Just a few days ago Gussy Sews came out with this amazing announcement. She is now carrying Eclectic What Not’s camera strap. Ruthanne is an absolute doll, as is Maggie. Ya’ll, check it out. Two amazing and talented women who not only are great friends but came together to bring you the best of the…
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Ziploc Learning
This activity is great for preschool and elementary aged children. It’s easy, and a quick way for students to learn to write their letters and numbers. {got this idea from our homeschool curriculum, Heart of Dakota} Partially fill a ziplock bag with liquid dish soap or clear liquid hair gel. Squeeze the air out and…
Top Ten “Pins” From This Week
Yes, I’m an addict. Pinterest – it’s my favorite. I’ve gotten some amazing ideas for homeschooling, recipes to try, household tips, organization, all the way to decorating my home. Love, Love, Love it! So, this week I chose to highlight my Top Ten Favorite Pins with Top Ten Tuesday . Here we go… 1. Guest…
Sharing & Caring Charts
I’ve noticed with our boys that positive reinforcement works a whole lot better than using negative words. I created these charts to accomplish just that. {and I included a bible verse that I think every toddler/preschooler/school age child should learn. Heck, even us adults need to be reminded of it. -Philippians 2:14 and it’s a…
Stained Glass Initials {craft}
Oh my – did we have so much fun making these! Even my two year old really got into this craft. I got this idea from Pinterest {yes, I’m addicted} and it turned out really well. *Supplies Needed* white paper {we used cardstock} watercolors masking tape bowl of water {to dip paintbrush in} paper towels…
Keep Calm & Homeschool On…
In my life this week… LOTS has happened in my life this week, but I can’t share just yet….look for a post coming in the next couple of weeks. In our homeschool this week… It was our first week of Kindergarten! We started Heart of Dakota this week and we absolutely love it! My son…
Creating a Custom Facebook Username {tutorial}
Do you have an ugly Facebook page that the address looks something like this? http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hip-Homeschool-Moms/125184830856012?ref=ts It’s time to clean it up! 1. Sign in to Facebook. 2. Then go to http://www.facebook.com/username 3. Click “Set a username for your page” then click on the dropdown menu for “Page Name” and select which page you want to…
Back to School!
We’re heading Back to School today! “J” is so ready to get back in the swing of things and ready to begin his Kindergarten year. {still can’t believe he’s in Kindergarten} Our school room is ready {minus the wall calendar that still has to be laminated}, the books are out, now we just wait for…