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Confessions of a Homeschooler

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Confessions of a Homeschooler

DIY: Pipe Cleaner Candy Canes

DIY: Pipe Cleaner Candy Canes
Christmas / Christmas Crafts / Holidays / Homeschool  Christmas Activities / Holiday

Hello readers! I have a great holiday project for younger kiddos today. Although I have to admit my 9 year old and her friend had a great time making these too! They’re pipe cleaner candy canes, and they’re so easy to make! They’re a great way to keep kiddos busy…

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2016 Holiday Gift Guide

2016 Holiday Gift Guide
Christmas / Gift Guide / Gift Ideas / Give Aways / Holidays  Gift Guide / Gift Ideas

Happy December everyone! Today I have a super fun 2016 Holiday Gift Guide full of fun & educational gift ideas for this year. I also have a whole bunch of giveaways to go along with today’s post! Yay! I’m also having a sale in my store so make sure to…

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2016 December Monthly Meal Plan

2016 December Monthly Meal Plan
December / Monthly Meal Plan / Recipes  Monthly Meal Plan

Hi everyone! I’m so excited for December to be here! It hosts my favorite holiday and plus we’re on Christmas break, which is always awesome! We’re taking time off from school to bake cookies, make crafts, gifts, and spread Christmas cheer to all who are near! So as you can…

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DIY: Hot Cocoa Reindeer Gifts

DIY: Hot Cocoa Reindeer Gifts
Christmas / Christmas Crafts / Gift Ideas / Homeschool  Gift Ideas / Holiday

Good morning everyone! I have a super cute and easy gift idea for you this holiday season! These are a great project for kids to give to their friends and teachers!   Supplies: Mini Marshmallows Hot Cocoa dry mix Plastic frosting bags & baggie ties (I found these in the…

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Happy Thanksgiving 2016!

Happy Thanksgiving 2016!
Holidays / Thanksgiving  Thanksgiving

Good morning and happy Thanksgiving friends! I love Thanksgiving as it is the beginning of the holiday season and gives us a great reason to come together with friends and family to give thanks for all that God has blessed us with.   As always I am thankful for our…

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November Sew Sampler Unboxing

November Sew Sampler Unboxing
Sew Sampler / Unboxing  Unboxing

Hi friends! I have a fun unboxing video for you today. I just received my November Sew Sampler from Fat Quarter Shop and I love it! This is such a fun subscription box, I’ve seriously loved just about everything they’ve sent! The boxes ship on the 20th of each month,…

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Pollyanna Literature Unit Study

Pollyanna Literature Unit Study
1st Grade / 2nd Grade / 3rd Grade / 4th Grade / 5th Grade / Homeschool / Literature Units / Reading  Literature / Pollyanna / Unit Studies

Hi everyone! I have a new literature unit for you all today. This one is on the popular book Pollyanna and it’s one of our favorites.   Story Summary: Poor Pollyanna is penniless, orphaned and doesn’t seem to have much to be happy about. After moving in with her harsh…

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Preschool and Kindergarten Thanksgiving Activities

Preschool and Kindergarten Thanksgiving Activities
Art / Holidays / Homeschool / Preschool / Thanksgiving  Thanksgiving

Hi everyone! It’s that time of the year again! Holiday season is upon us and I have a few fun things we’ve done over the years to help you celebrate the season.   I have a great preschool Thanksgiving pack for those younger ones that’s not only fun, but also…

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Xyron 9” ezLaminator Review & Giveaway!

Xyron 9” ezLaminator Review & Giveaway!
Homeschool / Mom Stuff / Teaching Tools / Tip Tuesday  Tip Tuesday

Homeschooling and laminators go together like peanut butter and jelly! But what’s the best machine for your needs? Today I’m sharing the machine I’ve been using for nearly my entire homeschooling lifetime. It’s the Xyron 9” ezLaminator™. This machine is different from most laminators in that it is a cold…

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Olive’s Flower Market Giveaway

Olive’s Flower Market Giveaway
Fabric / Home Economics / quilting / Sewing  Quilting

Hi everyone! I’m so excited to do a fun giveaway for you guys today! Olive’s Flower Market by Vanessa Goertzen for Moda just shipped this week, and it’s one of my favorite lines! For those of you who don’t know Vanessa, she’s literally one of my all time favorite designers…

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