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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

Math Facts Practice With MathRider

I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew and this post includes affiliate links. Math facts are an important skill that is needed for life, but often boring to practice to perfection. Over the past few weeks, my daughter has been refining her recall using the Horse Riding Game, MathRider, by Sharper Edge International Pty Ltd, and enjoying it. Let's find out more! What is MathRider MathRider is a digital game to practice recalling math facts (not ... read more

Balancing Act: Can you be a Good Nurse and a Great Mom?

The answer to that question is: yes you can! Nursing is an excellent career choice for mothers (or fathers) who wish to find that balance between their parental and professional roles. A nursing job pays well and can provide busy women with the flexibility they need to flourish at work and at home. In this way, you don’t need to choose between your family and your career, you can have it both ways. Inevitably, being a good nurse sets you up to be a great mom and vice versa. It can be challenging ... read more

Mastering Middle School Vocabulary

I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. A few months ago my son completed a grade 7 vocabulary course he'd been taking over the previous year, but he wasn't yet ready to jump into high school vocab. When the opportunity arose for us to review Vocabulary Virtuoso: Mastering Middle School Vocabulary I was eager for him to try it out because my children have used many products by The Critical Thinking Co.™ in the past, and always with great results. Over ... read more

Toyama Prefecture: 10 Interesting Places To Visit

10 Interesting Facts About Toyama Prefecture, Japan

Japan has so much to offer, and each area of the country is unique. One area that is often overlooked because it isn't on the tourist track is Toyama Prefecture. I lived in Toyama city for a year, so I consider it my Japanese hometown. I explored as much as I was able to with public transportation on my days off, and I wish I could return as with the opening up of the internet, I have learned of many more locations I would love to visit. 1. Japanese Alps The Japanese Alps span ... read more