Free Books to Enjoy While you are Cooped Up

Homeschoolers and parents who are new to homeschooling are all in the same boat. We are stuck at home educating our own children. Some are new to this, others are not. Some are trying to copy 6-8 hours of schooling for just a few kids, and some are seeing that that may not be needed

ABCmouse Spring $45 Sale!

1 Year of ABCmouse for $45! That is 62% Off! This is an awesome sale! The ABC Mouse program has been beyond vital for my family and our homeschooling journey. My public school going family members have also had amazing success with the ABC Mouse Program. The $45 Sale will run from March 28th –

Did you check in on your mum friends today?

Do you have that mum friend who has it all together? She volunteers, she brings you coffee, always remembers snack, is always starting new events and programs, has perfect children or has wild children and yet she is still smiling and keeping her cool. Do you have that mum friend? When was the last time

Relay For Life Time!

It is that time of year again! Some people wait for the seasons to change or certain sports to start. I wait for the Relay For Life! This Friday and Saturday will be the Penobscot Relay for Life. A two day and one-night event where we raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society

50 Ways To Homeschool for Free Part 1

As a homeschooling parent, I hear all the time that homeschooling is very expensive. I understand where that is coming from. The fact is though that homeschooling is not expensive. You could essentially homeschool for free, and yes that includes printing costs. I am going to share 50 ways to homeschool for free. This is a

Review: Broadway’s Best The Wizard of Oz

This Tuesday my daughter and I were extremely lucky enough to be able to attend the Wizard of Oz musical at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The Wizard of Oz has been one of m favorite movies for as long as I can remember. My first stuffed dog I received as a child I named

Snickerdoodles

Here is the best Snickerdoodles recipe I have ever used! These cookies are the best snickerdoodles I have ever tasted and baked. YUM! They were so full of flavor and soft. We will make them again! I got to make them with the kids today. There is something about snickerdoodles that just bring me back

Christmas With a Newborn

  I have four children now. Four children at Christmas. Does that sound terrifying? A little, yes. Having rules and boundaries help though. I learned very quickly that it is ok to say no, make sure you say no, and the anger and tears are over in about five minutes. That makes all the holidays