It is that time of year again. Cold and Flu Season. YUCK! I don’t know about you but I like to do everything possible to keep my kids healthy through the school year. This includes washing our hands more frequently, using anti bacterial hand gel, taking more vitamin C and D, and also disinfecting the [...]

Every  year at the end of the school year, the classes hold award ceremonies. Each kid walks away with some kind of award acknowledging their achievement in one subject. This year Madison got a award in Language Arts. This is essentially writing. She loves to write stories and create these magical places that make you [...]

First I want to say HUGE kudos to moms who home school. I could not do it! So huge huge kudos to those that do! I really look up to you guys! This is C-man practicing writing his numbers! His hand writing is something to be desired, maybe because he is a left handed boy [...]

Childhood Obesity is a National Epidemic in this country. Our children have no idea what they should be eating and why. If we educate our children then they can make smart decisions about what they need in their bodies. Teaching our kids about our bodies and how nutrients play a critical role is super important. [...]

This time of year means one thing: BUSY! Constantly going, going and going.  School, extra curricular activities, and the holidays. With all the running around its hard not to break a sweat and if you live in a super hot climate like we do, it is almost inevitable that you are going to sweat! Recent [...]

My Second Grader And My Preschoolers.

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Here is M-girl and her teacher Ms. B. Yes M-girl is tan already, only after a few short days in the pool. *SIGH* So lucky. Today is her last day of 1st grade. After today I will have a second grader on my hands *tears* This picture shows the Language Arts award she received last [...]

I have been printing out a steady stream of worksheets for the kiddos to work on this summer. I’m not a homeschooling mom. I wish I was sometimes, but I just know I’m not “cut out for it”. I totally admire all the women who do home school. You guys are rock stars in my [...]

The School year is slowing  down here. C-man’s last day is today and M goes until June 2nd. C-man’s school has 2 teachers, 2 music teachers, and 2 directors of the program. I try to find something they can use, but I don’t want it to cost me a arm and a leg. Here is [...]