Go Trybe! (review)

Fitness is more fun with more people! That’s the premise behind Go Trybe, which is an online activity, fitness, and nutrition center for kids of all ages. Kids join a trybe with others their age, build an avatar, talk about fitness and nutrition issues on the safe forums, and gain motivation through a points system.ContinueContinue reading “Go Trybe! (review)”

Buckets-O-Fun

 When we received the “It can’t get any Yuckier!” and “Sticky Yuck!” packets from Buckets-O-Fun in the mail, my kids could not wait to try them out. They even agreed to work together on the projects! “Sticky Yuck!” contained one small packet of granules and directions on the card to which it was stapled (onlyContinueContinue reading “Buckets-O-Fun”

E-Books

If you are still wondering about e-books, theE-Homeschooling: Embracing the E-Book Revolutione-Book is also completely free to download!Discover all you ever wanted to know about e-Books, their use in homeschooling, and even how to publish your own. Gain a better understanding of the many ways e-Books can improve your homeschooling by quickly and resourcefully linkingContinueContinue reading “E-Books”

Planning e-Books to Get Your School Year Off to a GREAT Start

 Pre-Plan for Your Best Homeschool Year Ever   Learn how to plan your curricula and your time in order to have your best year ever. Learn how to write your own lesson plans and make your own schedules. Discover the freeing power of time management. Bethany LeBedz, veteran homeschooler, organizer, writer, and speaker, provides tips andContinueContinue reading “Planning e-Books to Get Your School Year Off to a GREAT Start”

Storing Summer’s Bounty: Canning, Freezing, and Dehydrating (a Molly review)

With autumn right around the corner, this month’s “Begin with the Basics” section on apples is quite timely. Included are what some of our favorite types are best suited for (applesauce, pies, etc) and several yummy recipes. Crunch!I enjoy canning, especially salsa, which never lasts long, and spaghetti sauce. Molly includes links, directions, and recipesContinueContinue reading “Storing Summer’s Bounty: Canning, Freezing, and Dehydrating (a Molly review)”

Homeschooling 101

Are you considering homeschooling, or are you curious and simply want to know more? What if you were offered a commendable, complimentary class on homeschooling taught by experienced educators that included hands-on tools for your personal use? The course is called Homeschool 101 . . . Would you like a front-row seat?The Old Schoolhouse® is thrilled toContinueContinue reading “Homeschooling 101”

Centsible Celebrations (a Molly review)

Over the next few months, my family has been invited to two graduations and a wedding shower. In addition, we have a slew of summer birthdays and holidays that we like to celebrate with our friends by hosting bbq/swim parties. I can’t wait to use Molly’s thrifty ideas to make this year’s events fun andContinueContinue reading “Centsible Celebrations (a Molly review)”

Homemade Happiness–Frugal Fun and Games (review)

Spring is in the air and with spring fever running rampant, everyone’s looking for outside fun—on the cheap, of course. Where better to get great ideas for games and activities than from Molly Green! Her April 2010 Digest, Homemade Happiness—Frugal Fun and Games provides over 30 suggestions. She also delves into the world of yardContinueContinue reading “Homemade Happiness–Frugal Fun and Games (review)”

Molly’s $7 Slow-Cooker Recipes (review)

I think that the Crock-Pot is one of the greatest inventions ever. The only thing better is having a variety of tasty recipes from which to choose. Molly to the rescue! In Molly Makes $7 Slow-Cooker Suppers, you’ll find 140 recipes in all categories: soups and stews, chicken, beef, pork, meatless, and sandwiches, plus bonusContinueContinue reading “Molly’s $7 Slow-Cooker Recipes (review)”

Homeschool Magazine DISCOUNT!

Woo-hoo!! Let’s join a homeschool party hosted by The Old Schoolhouse (TOS)! The party has two main components: a $5 discount off a 2-year magazine subscription (or renewal) and 19 FREE, physical gifts (not downloads)!If you’ve never subscribed to the TOS magazine, you don’t know what you’re missing! Click here to get an idea ofContinueContinue reading “Homeschool Magazine DISCOUNT!”