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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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 →
May
01
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 →
Apr
21
WARNING: We're living in the Wild West of online times and are at the beginning of an uphill battle in parenting and teaching kids in the AI era. Things seem real that aren't real (I see you AI recipes), human videos just seem weird, kids have access to "AI Boyfriends,"... read more →
Mar
16
It's hard homeschooling in spring with spring fever! That magical time of year when the flowers bloom, the birds sing, and homeschool parents everywhere start to twitch at the want for more seasonal kids' activities outside while balancing the need to finish algebra and assessments. We have six homeschool tips... read more →
Feb
15
Fun galaxy lesson plan ideas and astronomy kids activities that cover STEM topics like lunar eclipse and solar eclipse project ideas, eclipse viewer crafts, galaxies activities and games, astronomy research project ideas, sun, moon and stars lesson plans, space exploration learning, solstices, and more science fun for kids K-12! Best... read more →
Feb
05
Easy DIY solar eclipse viewers to make with kids to watch a total solar eclipse or partial eclipse. Fun STEM kids activities and great for solar eclipse parties too, especially if you're in the path of totality in North America or beyond! Easy DIY Solar Eclipse Viewers To Make With... read more →
Jan
31
Fun lunar eclipse lesson plans and activities for science learning (including a FREE eclipse printable). Eclipses are fun events to add to your STEM studies. This is a Comprehensive Guide to Lunar Eclipse Learning resources! BEST LUNAR ECLIPSE LESSON PLANS, SCIENCE PRINTABLES AND STEM KIDS ACTIVITIES Learn all about moon... read more →