Home school sports and competitive athletic teams near you can be part of your homeschooling physical education. Learn about Tim Tebow Law and equal access for homeschoolers, homeschool PE and fitness, can homeschoolers play sports for public schools (by state) and how can you play sports while being homeschooled. ALL... read more →
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Preparing an emergency go bag for kids is an important part of emergency preparedness, whether a weather emergency, snowed in with kids and stuck at home, or you have to leave your house in a hurry as a response to natural disaster or event. Here's how to get your family... read more →
May
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Looking for road trip boredom busters for kids to keep everyone entertained on a long car ride? We're dropping ultimate family road trip hacks every parent needs for stress-free travel — from must-have kids' travel games and engaging toddler activities to sneaky ways to keep your kids learning on the... read more →
May
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Want a frugal family summer bucket list that won't break the budget? Try our ultimate list of cheap and free things to do in the summer for families and kids bucket list activities! Great ideas for a staycation! The Best Frugal Family Summer Bucket List Ever! (Really!) Need bucket list... read more →
May
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Banning homeschooling has a surprisingly weird history in the evolution of education in the United States. We're uncovering the astonishing and often bizarre twists and turns of home education — from ancient laws that forced kids into traditional schools to modern-day debates about parental rights and educational freedom. Join us... read more →
May
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Mom Tired Blast From The Past: July 2006 Every year we have a "friends" Thanksgiving, a Friendsgiving, if you will. EDITED TO ADD IN CURRENT DAY: I think it's only fair that we all acknowledge that I was calling friend Thanksgiving "Friendsgiving" way, way, WAY before it became a catchphrase.... read more →
May
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Mom Tired Blast From The Past: July 2006 We have used books at our store. This means that the books undergo a rigorous cleaning process before we put them out for sale (mostly me picking off the old price tags with the nub of a fingernail I have left). I... read more →
May
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Mom Tired Blast From The Past: July 2006 Every morning on my way to the bookstore I stop at the gas station. You know, the ones that have everything you need - groceries, pastries, pizza/sandwiches, sodas, sausages on those weird roll-y things. Every morning I get a big 32 oz.... read more →
May
02
Do you know about Flipboard for homeschooling and parenting tips? I'm always looking for fun ways to learn and this is a great way to discover new learning topics, craft ideas, and kids' activities to add to your lessons and teaching ideas! I've put together the ultimate guide to using... read more →
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Mom Tired Blast From The Past: September 2006 Ok, so, I'm opening my very own independent bookstore. It's a cute little thing, in a quaint little old building with tons of character, and sits right on the water. I rent the building, which means I have a landlord. (This will... read more →