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10 Obsolete Phrases Kids Today Don’t Understand

Do you ever have those memes come across your social media accounts that make you feel ever so old...you know the ones I'm talking about...teens today attempting to use a rotary telephone and they haven't a clue what it is or how to use it. I don't consider myself terribly old; my children are just 9 & 11, but there are so many things I either catch myself saying to them that has them scratching their heads, or that come to mind on occasions like this, that I thought I would write these ... read more

Japanese Origami Kit For Kids

Summer is quickly approaching, or maybe the school holidays have already begun for you. My children are enjoying the bright Japanese Origami Kit For Kids and it brings a little sunshine into the day. This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission. Tuttle Publishing kindly sent my children the Japanese Origami Kit For Kids: 92 Colorful Folding Papers and 12 Original Origami Projects for Hours of Creative Fun! by Michael G. Lafosse to review, and ... read more

3 Steps To a Year of Positivity With The Friday Box

I'm very pleased to have Yvie on the blog again today with a post about creating a year of positivity through a very simple and fun addition to each week. We've also done something similar in the past, which Kallista still looks back into from time to time and really enjoys seeing all those memories written down. If you've tried this, please share your thoughts on it in the comments! Turn on the television, tune into social media, or pick up a paper and you’ll typically be bombarded with ... read more

Hey Mama! Homeschool Planner Review

Have you started planning for the summer and autumn terms yet? We're getting ourselves started with the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Planner for 2019/20 Year through The Old Schoolhouse® in today's review. I received my Hey Mama! Planner by Gena Suarez in the post 36 hours before leaving for vacation and it was just enough time to get a jump on things. This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission. This is the third Hey Mama! Schoolhouse Planner we've ... read more

Action Packed Origami Games For Kids

Castle View Academy homeschool reviews Origam Games For Kids

Summer is fast approaching and without a doubt, children everywhere will be saying, "Mom, I'm bored." Get ready to stop that phrase when you bring out Origami Games For Kids: Action Packed Games and Paper Folding Fun! Children can fold origami and make their own games to use over and over again. This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission. Tuttle Publishing kindly sent the children the Origami Games For Kids kit for them to review, and they've ... read more