• [REVIEW] Forces of Nature (National Geographic)

    We’ve recently become members of the Adventure Science Center. As a part of our package, we received complimentary tickets to the Sudekum Planetarium. I checked the movie options and thought that Forces of Nature by National Geographic looked pretty neat.…

  • Homeschool Lessons with Colored Paper

    After attending the session with This Reading Mama at TTD Day #1 I came away with several great ideas and asked my mother-in-law to be on the lookout for deals on sticky notes or notepaper. She got us this awesome…

  • Why I’m Opting Out of Easter Service

    I still remember Easter morning of 2012. I often remember the bad moments more than the good. It’s something I’m trying to change, but this particular morning was SO disastrous that it still lingers in my mind two years later.…

  • [REVIEW] Chore Monster App

    I first learned about the Chore Monster app on Day 3 of the Teach Them Diligently Conference. It was one of the first things I implemented upon my return and we are L-O-V-I-N-G it! For starters, this is an easy…

  • [REVIEW] Divergent (Veronica Roth) – Book & Movie

    DivergentBy: Vernoica RothPreview Here I’ve mentioned a few times before that I only like to read fiction books that I know are being made into movies. It is what it is. I’ve put off reading Divergent mostly because I read…

  • March 2014 in Pictures

    Be sure to check out our March 2014 Monthly Update.   Made snow cream for the 1st time.   She’s big into snakes these days. In particular, corn snakes.   Cleo (AKA Houdini)  K-Diddy and Skylar at Aunt Whitney’s Wedding  The BEST flower…

  • March 2014 Family Update

    March was kind of a whirlwind. Even more so than our usual tornado-like life, but it was awesome! Here’s why…. Early in March I attended the Empowering Fearless Birth conference in Tennessee. It was so fun to be around so…

  • Diagnosed with Epic Awesomeness

    Dear Parent Doctor’s NoteThis kid has a bad case of epic awesomeness. Kid must do this…  Eat Pizza Play Video Games Eat More Pizza Play With Friends ********************************************* I swear I cannot make this stuff up. This is just a glimpse into…