All Posts By Christina

10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

  Mother’s Day is approaching fast.  No need to worry or stress, though; Amazon has a great selection of gift baskets you can have shipped directly to the lucky recipient! Here’s a few of our favorites (picked by moms!). Victorian Lace Gourmet Food and Spa Gift Basket Set with Clock A special gift perfect for…

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How to Diagram Sentences

Sentences are one of the most wonderful things in the world. It can make you laugh, cry, angry, and extremely happy. But it is sometimes annoying to see sentences that are not properly constructed. It may look so complicated at first, but ditching grammatical errors is easy as eating a piece of cake. Here are…

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Heart-Warming Gifts to Make for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is almost here and we know how much kids would really love to give their moms something special. There are lots of Mother’s day gift ideas available online. However, special doesn’t need to be expensive, right? And lotion bars should be at the top of your list when you think about great gifts…

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Dual-Credit Programs for Homeschoolers

A Guest Post by: Gail Kappenman Local technical and state colleges work independently of, and often in conjunction with, area high schools to provide dual-credit programs for juniors and seniors. The programs allow students to earn high school and college credits simultaneously, saving money and giving students the feel of real college classes. Homeschoolers are…

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Easy Weeknight Dinner: Italian Stuffed Peppers Recipe

This Italian Stuffed Peppers recipe is one of my favorite to make and eat!  One of the things I love about this recipe is that you can prepare it ahead of time and then pop it in the oven (or try the grill!) when you’re ready for dinner.  If you like to cook ahead and…

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Educational Trips in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina is filled with educational activities that you can enjoy with your whole family. Rich in history, Charlotte is a cutting edge city and a financial powerhouse. Despite the shiny new exterior, Charlotte is filled with good old fashion southern charm. Inside the beltline, you can find museums, green spaces and cultural events…

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Free Learning Guide for DisneyNature’s Bears

This free learning guide for DisneyNature’s Bears comes with so many activities and printables, you can easily turn this into a mini theme unit!  Designed for grades 2-6, this 23 page activity book is yours for the taking.  Just click the image below!     In an epic story of breathtaking scale, Disneynature’s new True Life…

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How Homeschoolers Measure Up {Infographic}

Once upon a time, all children were homeschooled.  But around 150 years ago, states started making public schooling mandatory and homeschooling eventually became illegal.  It wasn’t until the 1990’s that all states made it legal again.  Today, with more than 2 million homeschoolers, it’s the fastest growing form of education in the country. Source: TopMastersInEducation.com

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Comfort Food: Twinkie Dessert

If you like Twinkies and Banana Pudding, you’ll love this comfort food recipe for Twinkie Dessert.  It’s so easy and takes just a handful of ingredients.  No baking required – let the kids help! Twinkie Dessert Recipe Ingredients: 8 Twinkies 2 bananas 2 cups of vanilla pudding, prepared 20oz crushed pineapple, well drained 8oz whipped…

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