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IXL Learning Review – A Fun Way To Learn
We’re always looking for personalized learning opportunities to add to our homeschool plan. This IXL Learning Review will explain how we use IXL in our home. We recently had the opportunity to explore the website http://www.ixl.com. IXL Learning provided us with a full annual membership to IXL to their site. Even though we are Canadian, I asked to be able to use the American version of the site. The Canadian version does not currently have a science section. Because that is, by far, the favourite subject of two of my children, I wanted to make sure they had access to science. If we were following a strict curriculum, this might…
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Learning To Cook – Children In The Kitchen
Learning to cook is such an important life skill. Having your children in the kitchen with you is a great way to introduce them to cooking. The Importance Of Cooking Knowing how to cook for yourself is such an important skill. My parents taught me, from a young age, how to cook. In high school, I was regularly cooking dinner and really enjoyed it. When I went to university, I was shocked by how many of my fellow students had no clue how to cook. They struggled to make themselves meals outside of macaroni and cheese or ramen noodles. I am proud to say that, at 10 years old, my…
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Affirmations For Self Love
Repeat these affirmations for self-love and watch the world blossom around you. When you love yourself, the world is yours to conquer. The law of attraction can help you manifest your dreams and live your best life. Self-love is so important. Loving yourself for who you are is the beginning of living your best life. These affirmations are simple but when repeated regularly, you will find yourself taking better care of your body, mind, and soul. Miracles will start to happen as you improve your mindset. Your life will get better as your relationship with yourself grows. I approve of myself. I am worthy of love from myself and…
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Large Family Style Meal Prep For A Busy Mom
Feeding a family, especially a large family, can be time-consuming. This meal prep for a busy Mom shows that meal prep doesn’t have to be hard! Since we have stopped buying convenience snacks for our cupboards, I really need to be on top of my meal preparations. Eating foods that are ingredients themselves instead of buying foods made of way too many ingredients is really helping our bodies feel better. The downside is that sometimes this way of eating can be more time-consuming. See our blog about transitioning to minimalist food. Removing the quick and easy snacks has taken a bit of preparation, but it is definitely worth it. Hopefully, within…
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Am I Making The Right Decisions As A Parent? Believe In Yourself
Being a parent is hard. Am I doing the right thing? Am I doing enough? How can I be a be a better parent? Am I making the right decisions as a parent? Sometimes, as human beings, we find ourselves questioning what we are going. Whether it be the job we are doing, the home we choose to live in, or seemingly minor things like the food we put into our body. When you become a parent, some of these questions become even more stressful. You are making decisions that will impact more lives than just your own. Parenting is hard. Often times we question ourselves. Am I Making The…
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SchoolhouseTeachers.com Review from an Unschooling Mom
What kind of resources work for unschooling? Check out this SchoolhouseTeachers.com review and see if it might be a perfect fit for your family. I am always looking for resources and tools to add to the learning environment in our home. While curricula are not our preferred methods of learning, I love having different resources in our home (both physical and digital). Recently I had the pleasure of exploring a great website called SchoolhouseTeachers.com (http://www.SchoolhouseTeachers.com/). This SchoolhouseTeachers.com review is for the Ultimate Annual Yearly Membership. SchoolhouseTeachers.com is a division of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and a wonderful resource for online learning. There are over 400 classes currently available with more being…
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What I Read This Month – Spirituality and Inspirational Books
This month I read a lot of books based on spirituality and motivation. These inspirational books motivated me to start 2019 going down the right path. In January, I was focusing on books that would encourage the growth of my mind and spirit. The New Year always brings inspiration for self-improvement and clarity. My goals are not directly impacted by these topics but improving your mental game can help with all aspects of life. Being mindful and learning motivation techniques will help me reach my goals while improving the flow of everyday life and how I perceive the world around me. The witchy books might not seem to tie into this,…
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February Bullet Journal Set Up In A Minimalist Style | Plan With Me
I am in love with my dotted journal notebook. Check out how I am planning for success with my bullet journal set up for February in this Plan With Me. My Bullet Journal Notebook One of my goals for 2019 is to be more productive and organized. I purchased a budget-friendly bullet journal off of Amazon as a Christmas present to myself. So many journals are so expensive and, since this was my first one, I wanted to find a cheap bullet journal to experiment with before committing to one of the more expensive brands like a Leuchtturm or a Scribbles That Matter. I have been doing pretty well with being…
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#365HourChallenge – Get Outside More In 2019
One of my many goals for 2019 is to get outside more. Join my #365HourChallenge and get more vitamin nature into your life! Complete with FREE bullet journal inspired printable! Being outside and in nature has always been my happy place. I love camping, hiking, and just relaxing outside with a good book. There are so many opportunities out in nature than many of us do not take the time to enjoy. Being outside is good for your body, mind, and soul. My anxiety and stress melt away when I am able to escape into nature. This is why I wanted to do this challenge. The #365HourChallenge started off as…
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I am A Lazy Mom – The Truth About Unschooling
Unschooling happens without the use of curriculum, testing, schedules and grades. Am I a lazy Mom? Here is the truth about unschooling. Because I put my life on the internet, people feel the need to comment on me as a person even though they have only watched one YouTube video or seen one Instagram post. It is amazing how many times I have been called a lazy parent on my unschooling videos. You would think that I sat on the couch staring at my phone or having a nap the entire video! But instead, I am playing with my kids, cooking with my kids, reading stories and playing board games. …
