Fine arts are deeply ingrained part of the Japanese culture. While I lived in Japan I saw Bunraku, Noh, and Kabuki theatre performances. My favourite was kabuki. What is Kabuki? Kabuki is one of the traditional performing arts in Japan. It's a stylized production that can be loud, over-the-top at times, but always good drama. Imagine watching your favourite drama acted out in front of you in person with enthusiasm. Kabuki has a long history, and the performers are revered as movie ... read more
Spelling and Vocabulary for Grades 3-7
Daily Skill Building: Vocabulary & Daily Skill Building: Spelling are thirty-six week, independent, open-and-go curricula by Daily Skill Building Open & Go Homeschooling Resources. Once you download the PDFs all you need is a printer to produce the worksheets and a pencil for students to complete them. We received a free copy of the PDF downloads of Daily Skill Building: Vocabulary & Daily Skill Building: Spelling for grades three to seven. You can purchase Daily Skill Building: ... read more
Sainsbury’s Degusta Box Reviewed
With the weather turning cold and people staying in more once again, there's no reason to go out when you can have a box of treats delivered straight to your door each month bringing you plenty of choice. December's Degusta Box was filled with items that you can find in your local Sainsbury's store. We received this Degusta Box in exchange for our honest review. Let’s start with the contents of the December Degusta Box before moving on to our top picks. Each monthly ... read more
Smoky Corn Chowder With Bacon
During the winter months, a hot, thick bowl of soup is both filling, and comforting. This smoky corn chowder with bacon is my mother's recipe, handed down to me in a family cookbook, and she has kindly given permission for me to share it. We make it year-round, but it's particularly lovely on a blistery winter's day. This smoky corn chowder is frequently requested by my children and husband. It's quick and easy to make, so we're all happy to have it. Corn Chowder Ingredients 6 ... read more
SchoolhouseTeachers.com
Disclosure: I received this product free through the Homeschool Review Crew. This post contains affiliate links. We're into the start of a new year and we're starting with a review of the Ultimate PreK-12 Annual Membership from SchoolhouseTeachers.com. It is a one-family one-fee online home education resource run by The Old Schoolhouse and has more resources than you can shake a stick at. To be honest, it can be a little overwhelming when you first open your membership and see the 450+ ... read more
14 Things To Buy At After-Christmas Sales
Do you make after-Christmas purchases for future use, or do you just buy things as you need them at the last minute? A lot of money can be saved by being strategic with what you buy and when. Even better than Black Friday deals, are after Christmas sales for me. Growing up, my parents saved money any way they could, and having my maternal grandparents just two doors down the street, who had raised children during the Great Depression and WWII, I also learned how to save money. Since the ... read more
Doily Angel: Quick Craft For Kids
If you're looking for a quick and easy craft for kids, then this doily angel craft is perfect. My children made these a few years ago and hung them on the walls, as well as sending them through the post to special friends. Although Christmas time is the main angel crafting season (see our other books and crafts with angels), these can, of course, be made at any time of the year. Supplies List Coloured construction paper or printer paperGlue stickPaper DoiliesWhite cardstock or ... read more
Decorate a Wooden Gift Box For Any Occasion
This year I'm going to be making more of these little decorated boxes filled with homemade gifts. This year in particular I'd like to show people I'm thinking about them with a personal gift. I really enjoy crafting something for someone else, and I thought I would share the process with you so you can create a bespoke gift for that someone special. I made the original box 4 years ago, but we still use this technique when when designing a wooden gift box for any occasion. Start By ... read more
Family Adventures: Travel The World With Children
You might think it's odd publishing a book about travel this year, but I'd disagree; what better time is there to dream of faraway escapes and to start planning for future Family Adventures. There's no better way to expand a child's mind than with travel. Gestalten kindly sent us a copy of Family Adventures: Exploring The World With Children to review and share our opinions with you. All opinions are our own and no payment was received for our review. Each Page Filled With ... read more
Festive & Gourmet Degusta Box
As we head towards Christmas and are thinking about what gifts we can give without stepping into a shop, consider giving the gift of surprise with a subscription of 1 or more months of Degusta Box! A box of tasty treats is sure to please most anyone, and with many items inside, it's several gifts in one. Now...on to reveal what's inside our latest Festive & Gourmet Degusta Box. Please note that as reviewers, we often receive most or all of these variations so we can try them all out ... read more
