Holidays

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Epic Holiday Gift Guide Compilation!

The Holiday Gift Guide has published!  Could you use some fresh inspiration for gifts this holiday season? I know I could. After another year of homeschooling down, I am ready to melt into…

JULY 4, 2017

July 4th – Did You Know?

On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence. From 1776 until the present day, July…

MAY 30, 2017

Today is Actually Memorial Day!

I know we just had a three-day Memorial Day weekend - but do you know that TODAY is actually Memorial Day? Memorial Day has been an official national holiday since 1868 when Army General John…

APRIL 28, 2017

Arbor Day – TEN FREE TREES

Did you know? The Arbor Day Foundation has a Nature Explore Program for children, complete with a Families' Club, and more. Although membership isn't necessary, it only costs $10 - and you receive…

APRIL 27, 2017

Arbor Day is Tomorrow, April 28th

Interesting facts - Everyone likes trees....and we all know we need trees.  But did you know the following? One acre of forest absorbs six tons of carbon dioxide and puts out four tons of…

APRIL 19, 2017

Earth Day Pancakes Recipe

Homeschool fun - start your kids off right for Earth Day by making Earth Day pancakes. Yes, that's right - pancakes in the shape of the planet Earth! It's super fun and the kids will love getting…

APRIL 10, 2017

The Truth about Easter Traditions

  This is a guest blog post from Alpha Omega Publications. Have you ever wondered why we observe the present-day Easter symbols and traditions? If you knew their origins, would it…