If you are feeling overwhelmed with the thought of homeschooling high school or if you are starting to doubt your ability to teach it, you are not alone.Certainly, teachers deserve our kudos and respect but sometimes - for whatever reason - "normal" school situations just aren't ...
Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish but thought it would be too hard or too boring?Well now you have a chance to learn how to speak, read, write and understand Spanish, Webmom-style!You know that wherever we are, there's bound to be something fun and educational. =)Webmom grew ...
Now this is what we think real role models should be like!Watch the Edutopia video below to check out what these Brooklyn kids are doing to help other students at their school.Have fun and stay safe, &nbs ...
How often do we procrastinate by thinking "I can't do this right now, it's not quite right". Something is missing. Whether we know what that something is or not, we feel that without that something, it won't be a perfect or complete work.Nothing is perfect though. If we wait for ...
Technorati says we have to include a weird code in a new post to claim this as "ours". So, here you go Technorati: 6G5WKW3B6SV2.Have fun and stay safe, &nbs ...
With live classes, homework AND working from home, sometimes we don't have enough time to cook something healthy.Other times, we're tired or have chores to do and feel stressed out.Our solution is to prepare pack and prepare lunches and snacks!Freezer safe, quart-sized Ziplock bags ...
You've got to check out our new Toy Store! It's loaded with awesome toys, games and family-friendly stuff.Oh yeah, we've also made a few design tweaks (in case you hadn't noticed). ;)Anyway, our Toy Store is great. We've been making our shopping list there doing our product review ...
"Consider the postage stamp, my son. It secures success through its ability to stick to one thing till it gets there." ~ Josh BillingsWe quickly learn that we must multitask in order to keep or advance our place in the corporate world. Yet, that same mentality can wreak havoc in ...
"The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one often comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won't." ~ Henry Ward BeecherSometimes it takes both to succeed in life: the will to go on and the will to not go in certain directions. When those are in harmony ...
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." ~ John F. KennedyHow many times has someone begrudgingly told you "thank you"?You could feel that they didn't really want to thank you and probably didn't ...
As parents, we know we should never get lax about our children's internet safety. Yet, keeping up with changes in technology, netiquette and the ever-evolving scams can sometimes be overwhelming. The video below is from The Federal Trade Commission. Make sure to visit their site for more great tips and suggested reading resources. When it comes to the safety of our kids, it pays to learn all ...
You don't need a big place for a big adventure. All you'll need is a tent and your family to join you.Pitch the tent in your backyard, bring some flashlights, s'more supplies and you are set!Thanks to the Nature Rocks website (sponsored by the Children in Nature Collaborative of ...
Today is National Buttercrunch Day. A day to eat anything buttercrunch-y! =)We're making No-Bake, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Patties to celebrate!Have fun and stay safe, &nbs ...
The Discovery Education Network's Science Convention (DEN SCIcon) is an online conference (with a twist) focused on providing participants with some of the most effective strategies for transforming their science classes through the meaningful and effective integration ...
Today is National Popcorn Day! Really, it is. =)To learn more about this holiday and get some fun activity ideas, please visit:Popcorn.org's National Popcorn Day page.We're adding an extra movie night this week just to make sure we celebrate in true popcorn style!&n ...
Do you like math? Do you think multiplication is fun?It's okay to admit you don't. Why? Well, for one, who are we going to tell? For another, if you are struggling with a subject, it's always better to get help and find some cool tools to make it fun!Today we've got a fantastic, ...
This week's Freebie is one of our very own creations! =)Our "Working It Out" Math printable makes it easy to show your work! Line up your numbers, write in the appropriate function and work it out.There are currently two versions available: I'm Working It Out (3 Column) I'm Working ...
AARP helps 55+ individuals with jobs and training. Companies get employees for 18 hours/week, 5 hours/day for a month (20 days) for essentially free. If you are looking for extra help, this might work for you.Unless you live and work in South Texas and want your help to speak English.Yes, ...
AARP helps 55+ individuals with jobs and training. Companies get employees for 18 hours/week, 5 hours/day for a month (20 days) for essentially free. If you are looking for extra help, this might work for you.Unless you live and work in South Texas and want your help to speak English.Yes, ...
Peak Survival is one of our all-time favorite YouTubers. She's fit, she's outdoorsy and she's introduced us to some interesting gear for women.Today, we're sharing her suggestions for packing day and multi-day packs for desert hiking or camping.[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuqFO0Nqt8o&w=520&h=445]The ...
Work-from-home, homeschooling mom with a passion for family travel, natural health and wellness, pets, and nature.
