Have you heard of Fundanoodle? I just learned about them this year and I'm in love with their products! They offer so many wonderful tools to practice fine motor skills, learn the alphabet, practice scissor skills, and more! Today I'm excited to tell you about my favorite Fundanoodle product...the I Can Pound! Activity Kit. We got our I Can Pound activity kit earlier this year and it has been a favorite activity for my kids. Little do they know they are actually working on good skills while … [Read more...]
ABCmouse.com Big Giveaway!
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate link. If you've been following my blog for a while, you know that we love using ABCmouse.com. We use it almost daily with my 4 and 6 year-olds. Honestly, they have learned a lot from this program! If you've never checked out ABCmouse, you should read my 5 Reasons Why We Love ABCmouse.com. They offer a wonderful 30 day trial so you can try it out before buying the subscription. You can sign up for the 30 day trial, here. I am SOOOO excited to … [Read more...]
Awesome Reading App for Kids + Giveaway!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Speakaboos. All opinions are my own. I'm really excited to share with you an awesome reading app for kids that we just discovered! Speakaboos is the reading app for kids ages 2-6 that turns screen time into reading time. If your kids are like mine, they LOVE screen time. We limit screen time at our house, but I do let them play educational games. This app is one that I feel great about because it encourages my children to read! Have you heard of … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites – Giveaway Time!
Hey there and Happy Friday! Did you have a good week? It seemed to fly by here! After I share my favorites from the week, I have a giveaway that you won't want to miss! Favorite #1 I love soccer season. Call me crazy, but I like being a soccer mom. Troy loves playing soccer and we love to watch. I bring all the kids and we make a little play area on a blanket. And of course we have snacks! :) Favorite #2 This is my new favorite mug! I got it from HappyMommyBox.com. This phrase is a great … [Read more...]
Basic Shapes for Beginners {review & giveaway}
Do you ever worry that your child will have terrible handwriting? Did you know that teaching pre-writing strokes and working on fine-motor skills helps you child significantly when it comes to handwriting? Today, I am thrilled to share with you a resource that you will LOVE for teaching pre-writing skills. It's called Basic Shapes for Beginners. Here is a little bit about the eBook: It's written by a Certified Occupational Therapist and my friend, Heather Gruetman. This resource … [Read more...]
Thank You to My Readers!! {giveaway}
I just want to say thank you. Thank you for reading my blog. Thank you for all your comments, 'likes', emails, and messages. I really appreciate all of them. When I started my blog in September 2012, it was just a hobby...basically a creative outlet for me. It started out very small. Then I decided to branch out and create a facebook page last December. I had no idea that just one year later I would pass the 5,000 mark! And because of you, my blog crashed last Sunday! I guess that is somewhat of … [Read more...]
My Homeschool Daily Planner & Records {review and giveaway}
Disclosure: I received this planner to review for free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. How are you at organizing and planning your week for homeschooling? Do you have a planner that works well for you? If you need help with organization, then I've got a solution for you. Today, I am sharing with you a my thoughts on a Homeschool Daily Planner created by Jennifer at Are We Crazy or What? This planner comes as a PDF and is easy to print and put together. … [Read more...]
The Charlotte Mason Way Explained {Review and Giveaway!}
Have you heard of the Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling? The first time I heard of it was at a local homeschooling conference two years ago. I was intrigued by the name of the workshop and my friend wanted to go to it, so I went and listened to a dynamic speaker. I was hooked on this method. What she talked about lined up with my educational beliefs. To summarize, Charlotte Mason was a British educator who believed children should be taught as whole persons through hands-on experiences, … [Read more...]
Back to School Basket {giveaway!}
Happy Monday! You know the best way to start out a Monday?! With a giveaway! I know it's only the middle of July, but back to school time is just around the corner and I want to give away a basket full of school supplies to get your preschool year off to a good start! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I appreciate your support of this site! Here's what is included in this basket: 1. Melissa & Doug Medium Paint Brushes, Set of 4 2. Melissa & Doug Non-Roll Glue … [Read more...]
Table Tutor Placemats {Giveaway}
Do you guys love giveaways as much as I do?! I hope you're excited, because today I have 2 learning placemats to give away!!! Table Tutor is the company that makes these adorable personalized placemats. You may have noticed their picture was recently added to my sidebar. I love all the learning going on here! I know my oldest would think this would be fantastic to have at the table. What a great way to practice shapes, letters, numbers, and colors. I also love the dry erase marker to … [Read more...]