12 in 12 Project

This year I’m going to step out of my comfort zone and set some some monthly goals for myself. I’m calling it the 12 in 12 Project (#12in12project) come read about my goals and create some of your own. Share your goals on social media using the #12in12project hashtag!

Reading, Writing, and Texting

Homeschooling in our house looks more like unschooling so reading and writing, along with the learning of other subjects, is largely unstructured. As the kids get older though we are trying to add a little bit of structure in and hold them accountable for some work. Reading has been slow going for my oldest and although…

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

I was challenged to do the ALS #IceBucketChallenge by a good friend of mine last night. I’m still well within the 24 hour window and trying to decide if I will dump ice water on my head or not. Despite my hesitancy to dump freezing cold water on my head I did not hesitate at…

3 Great Educational Toys That Promote Learning

Three great educational toys your kids will love.

Great Wolf Lodge Homeschool Discount Days

Every year Great Wolf Lodge has Homeschool Discount Days where they discount their rates significantly during the week. We have visited Great Wolf Lodge in Virginia a couple of times using these great discounted rates and are hoping visit the Great Wolf Lodge in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania this year. If you’re looking to get a…

3 Reasons to Attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con

This past weekend my family and I had the pleasure of attending Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con. This was our second year attending the Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con and we had a blast. There truly is something for everyone at this convention; celebrity panels, booths selling comics, toys and other superhero, sci-fi, anime related items and…

VOTE!

Election day is upon us. Regardless of political affiliation it is important that you get out to vote, help others around you get to the polling places and if you’re a parent make sure to take your kids! My husband is taking our children with him this morning and I am taking them with me…

Wreck-It Ralph, A Must See, Breaks Into Theaters Today.

Wreck-It Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly), the “bad guy” in the, fictional, arcade game Fix-It Felix is tired of watching all of the glory and accolades go to Felix (voice of Jack McBraye) the “good guy”. He strikes out on an arcade game hopping adventure to try to prove to Felix and the others…

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! I hope it’s spooktacular!

Wordless Wednesday – Happy 4th