Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. Over the past month our family has been rocking to the sounds of Smart Kidz Radio: Member's On-Demand Radio Program Library for the whole family. Music is a powerful force, and it's nice to have a go-to that you can trust to be family-friendly with a wide range of programs for all ... read more
Grandma’s Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe
When I was growing up my maternal grandparents lived only two doors away and there was nothing better than stopping in on the way home from school to the smell of some freshly-baked cookies and enjoying them with a fresh pot of tea and talking about the day. Snickerdoodle cookies were one of our favourites. Many people might associate snickerdoodles with Christmas because of the cinnamon and sugar, but trust me, snickerdoodles are meant to be consumed all year through! One of the ... read more
J Is For J-Pop: A-Z of Japan
When I went to Japan I did not know that J-Pop was a thing, but since leaving Japan it has become more mainstream around the world. I was there from 2001-2003 and I must say, 2002 was an exceptionally great year for many Japanese musicians and you can still find several in the charts today. In Japan it is more expensive to buy Japanese music than it is to buy imported music, which is a real shame because I wanted to stock up but I couldn't realistically spend so much on CDs. However I do ... read more
How to Juggle Homeschooling and Studies of Your Own
Homeschooling your children means providing them with a warm, familiar, and loving space in which to learn important life skills and knowledge that will navigate them towards a fulfilling career in the future. It is also known to be exceptionally rewarding for parents, offering them more control over their children’s education and a greater sense of purpose. Many parents who are considering homeschooling, or even those who have been doing it for a while, wonder if it is possible to juggle ... read more
Relaxed Homeschool Math and Science With NatureGlo’s eScience
Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. We received one year's access to NatureGlo's eScience MathArt & Science Course Bundle, and there's a whole lot of learning to be done! We reviewed a couple of Gloria's eScience classes a couple of years ago, so we were interested to see what she had in store for us this time in her ... read more
Family Sharing And Home Cooking Degusta Box
It's that time of the month to once again reveal what was in our latest Subscription Box. September's theme was Family Sharing & Home Cooking Degusta Box, which sums up the products well, although some were easier to share than others. Find out which items were our favourites this month, in what was a good box. Please note that as reviewers, we often receive most or all of these variations so we can try them all out and share our thoughts with you (I will note this where applicable ... read more
Editable French Calendar Sept. 2020 -Aug. 2022
I'm so happy to have Carolyn Wilhelm, of the Wise Owl Factory here! She's has very kindly created a special editable and printable French calendar for you! Be sure to fly over and spend some time on her site, which is jam-packed with printable lessons and activities! Editable French Calendar Here is a sample of how the French calendar looks before any information is added. Special days like art day, physical education day, music day, school assemblies, and assignments may be ... read more
Coding Classes With Simply Coding
Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. It's amazing what kids can achieve in a month when they learn to code with Simply Coding's Coding for Kids Annual Membership. When the opportunity arose to review this program, we simply couldn't let is pass. It turns out these coding classes are much more than we expected! We ... read more
My Teaching Library: A Review
Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. This post contains affiliate links. Over the past 5 weeks or so my children have been working on projects from My Teaching Library's Download Club, which has downloadable resources from Pre-K to Grade 12. We received a one year membership to the Download Club. All of the products ... read more
How to Budget For Homeschooling
Home education can usually be as cheap or as expensive as you wish for it to be. Obviously, the more money you have available for this endeavour the easier it may be. The wider the choice you will have, and the more opportunities you may be able to present for your children. However, for many people money is a concern and they will need to budget for homeschooling. How To Budget For Homeschooling What you will need to do is plan your budget...or plan, and then budget, depending on your ... read more
