We have never been visited by a leprechaun before, but the kids had been talking a lot about the pranks that leprechauns can pull in the last few days, so apparently Seamus the Leprechaun decided it was time for a visit.The kids excitedly woke me up this morning to find all of the shenanigans that ... Read More about Seamus the Leprechaun Visited Our House This Morning
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Dramatic Play with a Credit Card Imprinter
My kids, like many other children, like to play store or restaurant. One of their favorite things to do during this dramatic play time is to write up receipts, thanks to a manual credit card imprinter that we have.Here is one of their check out area set ups:Not only do they all fight over who ... Read More about Dramatic Play with a Credit Card Imprinter
Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes Recipe
When we used to have Schwan's Delivery, I used to get these little chocolate cakes where chocolate oozes out of the inside when you heat them up. These are desserts that they have at a lot of restaurants and in the grocery freezer case. I have been craving one for a long time, but refused to pay ... Read More about Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes Recipe
Large Family and Small House Antics
I will never forget a sweet family I once knew. The mom, dad and four kids were living in an 800 square ft home. The parents slept in the living room so that the children could share the two bedrooms. The place was tiny. Yet, it was spotless. It was organized. And, it was a comfortable place ... Read More about Large Family and Small House Antics
Homeschool Portfolios
It's getting close to that time of year again - assessment time! In Ohio, we have the option of standardized tests or having a portfolio review of our children's work by a certified teacher. I prefer portfolio reviews. Putting together academic portfolios of my children's schoolwork allows ... Read More about Homeschool Portfolios