Flexible and Faith Based Reading and Language for Grades 1-8

Flexible and Faith Based Reading and Language for Grades 1-8

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As we are continuing to develop our homeschool plans for our youngest, the neurotypical child who just so happens to be my highly sensitive, strong-willed, and gifted child; we are looking for the foundational elements. My daughter loves to read and we are always looking for opportunities to utilize curriculum that develops her critical thinking skills. For our family, Pathways is such an ideal fit.  I was compensated for my time reviewing this product/service, writing this review, and hosting the giveaway. Easy to Use Homeschool Curriculum My youngest taught herself how to read and because of that, our homeschooling curriculum choices have been literacy rich. I wanted to find curriculum that was flexible for our homeschool day, and that was also engaging for her. Added perks…

How to Keep Kids Safe on YouTube with the Safe Vision App

How to Keep Kids Safe on YouTube with the Safe Vision App

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As a parent, you are likely concerned about your child’s safety in all aspects and areas of life. This should include online safety too, right? If you aren’t already taking measures to keep your child safe online, I am so excited to share about this! When it comes to teaching internet safety in general, this is something that I want my youngest (more tech savvy) child to be aware of. But, this extends to her sister as well. They are both relatively independent users of YouTube and I wanted to be able to use an app that would cross multiple platforms.  I was compensated for my time reviewing this product/service, writing this review, and hosting the giveaway. What is Safe Vision? Safe Vision is an…

How to Reduce the Stress of Buying a Car

How to Reduce the Stress of Buying a Car

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Do you remember your first car buying experience? What was it like? How did you prepare for it ahead of time? Sometimes, even with all of the preparation and research beforehand, buying a car can be incredibly stressful. For our family, however, this is something that we need to face in the near future. We’re hoping that the experience will be as stress free as possible. We are bringing you a few tips for how to reduce the stress of buying a car. At this point in time, we are a one car family. It suits our needs perfectly fine and we don’t really have the need (yet) for another vehicle. But, the car that we do have could use some love. We have also…

8 Polish Easter Traditions and Customs for Kids

8 Polish Easter Traditions and Customs for Kids

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When we had the opportunity to explore Poland and Polish culture before, I knew that I had to expand on it somehow. I also knew that it was only the beginning when it came to studying world culture and geography. My 3 year old showed a great interest in that. So it would only be a matter of time before we did more exploration. With Easter coming up, we’re exploring Polish Easter traditions and customs. Do the Polish Celebrate Easter? Easter observances in Poland actually begin on Ash Wednesday, when pussywillows called in Polish “bazie” or “kotki” are cut and placed in the water. These pussywillow twigs are used later on Palm Sunday as “palms” to be blessed in the church, because palms are not…

First Birthday Party on a Budget

First Birthday Party on a Budget

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Are you overwhelmed with planning your child’s first birthday party? From the food, to the decorations, to the picture perfect first birthday party outfit; here are my best tips for creating a memorable first birthday party on a budget. Squeaker turned one year old in December of 2014. Kyle and I had already decided that we aren’t going to have a huge birthday party for her, mostly because she’s not going to remember. In all honesty, I think that first birthday parties are more for the parents and adults than the birthday child, but that’s just my opinion. Still, we did want to celebrate her special day, but we also wanted to do it without breaking the bank. As a one income family (or at…

These sensory friendly Valentine's Day activities are perfect for an indoor playdate or preschool.

Sensory Friendly Valentine’s Day Activities for Autistic Kids

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When it comes to planning holiday parties or even everyday activities for autistic kids, there’s a tendency to look for sensory friendly activities. This holds true when you’re planning a sensory friendly birthday party or just looking for an afterschool or school break activity. I want to start sharing some of my favorites with you and we’ll begin with sensory friendly Valentine’s Day activities. What is a sensory friendly activity? So you may be wondering just what makes a sensory friendly activity sensory friendly. Well, while I can’t say for certain; I look for the following qualities. It needs to be an activity that involves the senses. Sight Touch Taste (sometimes!) Smell Sound For autistic kids, some sensory activities may be preferred over others. For example, a sensory…