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A World of Flavours – 10 World Recipes

Today I thought I'd share a little round-up of dishes we've made from around the world. Some are very basic (champ), and others are a little more involved, but none of them are difficult. You should also be able to find the ingredients for these world recipes quiet easily, or be able to substitute ingredients that are local to you. Do you and your children like to try new foods and new flavours? We certainly do. My children are much more open-minded than I've ever ... read more

True Crime Japan: Cases from the Courtroom

Thieves, Rascals, Killers and Dope Heads - True Crime Japan

Every now and then it's nice to turn off and read a book in a different genre that has nothing to do with education or working life. The most recent book that I've finished was True Crime Japan: Thieves, Rascals, Killers and Dope Heads: True Stories From a Japanese Courtroom, by Paul Murphy. Thank you to Tuttle Publishing for providing me with a copy of True Crime Japan to escape my reality and read about another place. I have not received any compensation for this review and all opinions ... read more

10 Ways to Use Christmas Leftovers

10 Ideas to Transform Christmas Leftovers

Most everyone who celebrates Christmas loves the big dinner, and there are always lots of ham or turkey remaining, which is something not as many people are in love with. Thankfully, there are many creative ways to use these traditional Christmas leftovers. 1. Sandwiches The traditional turkey sandwich is the first thing that comes to mind. Turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing layered between slices of bread is the most common way to use leftovers. Change things up a ... read more

What Are The Different Types Of Foster Care

There are many different types of foster care, but there are infinite possibilities of why the children in question ended up in the foster system even amongst these types. When you become a foster parent, you need to always customize your approach to give the child in your care the best possible support. Being a foster parent in Birmingham can completely change a child’s future and for the better, but understanding the type of fostering agreement and needs the child has is key. Short ... read more

Practice Monkeys For Music Excellence

I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. Over the past 3 months my children have been rounding-out their extra-curricular activities with virtual classes in piano and self-defence through Practice Monkeys. This is a longer review because the courses are quite extensive, and my children have been moving up and we'd like to give you a thorough look at our experience. What is Practice Monkeys? Practice Monkeys is a subscription-based virtual program ... read more