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Homeschool Deals (Feb/Mar)

Updated for March! These are all the deals I currently know about, but as I discover new homeschool savings over the next month, I'll add them here, so please make a note in your calendar to check back for new deals. Pandemic Unit Study Homeschool Planet and Pandia Press are offering a FREE Pandemic Unit Study curriculum and lesson plans (that are so simple to add to your Homeschool Planet Planner). My children are about half way through this 94-page unit study. They've ... read more

4 Best Mobile Apps For Organising Your Life

Are your organisational skills lacking? Do you want to be more organised this year? You may know that I'm still very much a pen-and-paper gal, but I'm also finding that these are the best mobile apps for organising that I use...or at least help me on my ever-evolving organisation ambition. These are my 4 favourite apps. MoMo This first of the mobile apps for organising that I use is MoMo. I will be writing a whole post about this great app. MoMo is short for Motivated Moms and is ... read more

Zen Wisdom for the Anxious

After this past year, I know many people are feeling an increased sense of stress and anxiety. We dream of feeling peaceful and calm. Thus, this is the perfect time to introduce you to Zen Wisdom for the Anxious : Simple Advice from a Zen Buddhist Monk. Thanks to Tuttle Publishing, who sent us a copy of Zen Wisdom for the Anxious to read and review in exchange for our honest review. I was delighted when it arrived at our door and I immediately set to starting it. This hard ... read more

Mount Fuji, Japan 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Review

After the past year, it's time to do a little relaxing. It's been at least a year and a half since we've completed a big puzzle, and we adore this Mount Fuji, Japan 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle. We received a copy of the Snowcapped Mount Fuji and Chureito Pagoda in Springtime puzzle from Tuttle Publishing in exchange for our honest review. This puzzle was one of the first 4 that that Tuttle published last year, and we couldn't wait to get our hands on it! I brought back a few small ... read more

How To Buy Your First Home On A Budget

Buying a home is something many people dream of, but for those living on a tight budget, it might seem like one dream that will never come true. However, there are steps you can take to make it much more likely that one day you will become a homeowner. Budget When you're already on a tight budget, it can be difficult to work out how you can tighten your belt any further, but this is where you need to be meticulous. Start by writing down any incomings and every single outgoing. ... read more