May the 4th Be With You!I’m not normally very big on parties, decorating and such, but this is Star Wars y’all! I’ll take any opportunity to geek out with Star Wars.A few years ago I put together a Star Wars treat pack (from Sandy Toes and Popsicles) for NerdNerfer for Father’s Day and it was a BIG hit. Wasn’t it […]
My kids LOVE Halloween crafts – or any crafts for that matter. Me? Not so much. I don’t like having to gather all the supplies and I really don’t like the mess. I do appreciate the creative gifts that my kids have so I want them to enjoy some fun crafts, especially around the holidays. Quick & easy crafts are my […]
Halloween is a hot button issue in Christian circles these days. Some claim that participating means that we are promoting a satanic holiday. I don’t agree. God can use anything to bring people to him. So what makes Halloween so controversial anyway? Pagan Origins Halloween has its roots in the pagan ritual of Samhain. It was a night […]
Math seems to be one of the subjects that most homeschool moms dread, with science running a close second. I actually love math, though I didn’t love teaching it for the longest time. It wasn’t until I realized that math isn’t some secret code that needs to be deciphered that I began to enjoy math with my kids. It’s actually […]
Did you know that you can actually homeschool every grade for FREE, and still provide a quality education for your children? You can! However, it can be a little daunting to figure out what the best free resources are and how to put them together into a full year of lessons. That’s what I’ll be sharing with you throughout this […]
Memorial Day – it seems such an odd day to “celebrate.” The parties and barbecues and games are a stark contrast to the somber remembrance of lives lost.Over the years the true meaning of Memorial Day has been lost in the excitement of a 3 day weekend and the celebration of the beginning of summer.I want my children to understand […]
I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. It’s no secret that I adore history, but not the boring, dry textbook kind. Living history is where it’s at folks, and these amazing Heroes of History biographies are a fabulous way to bring history to life. We were able to choose a book for this review, so I choose […]
History is by far one of our favorite subjects here in the Nerddom. We also love all things theater, so when I have the opportunity to combine the two I’ll say yes every time! That’s why we loved reviewing these amazing history puppets from Figures in Motion. We chose to have a look at the Famous Figures of the Civil […]
Let’s face it, homeschool math can be a little intimidating. It is probably the number one subject that I hear my readers and friends are struggling with (science being a close second!). Teaching textbooks 4.0 has provided a great option for homeschool math that takes away the struggle and worry—for moms and students! Homeschool Math Program Overview Teaching Textbooks 4.0 […]
My kids are very artistic and creative. Me? Not so much. I love when we find great resources for teaching things that I don’t excel at, so when we were given the opportunity to review the Beginner Level, Art Core 2, Painting with Watercolor Pencils course from ARTistic Pursuits, the kids were thrilled! What’s Included The Beginner Level, Art […]