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Genghis Khan at the Irving Arts Center #GenghisDFW

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

Did you make it over to see the Genghis Khan exhibit at the Irving Arts Center yet? If not, you still have time! This is a totally cool thing to take your family to! They’ll be having fun without even realizing how educational it is! An easy lesson in history! I want to fill you in on some cool event…

What Inspires You to Learn? Contest

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

I was asked a question… How do you inspire your child to learn? That’s an easy one! In our house we encourage our kids to explore. Anything and everything that interests them. It can all be educational! We don’t allow them to say “I can’t”, they have to try..and try they do! By allowing our girls to follow their interests…

Teaching History with the Genghis Khan Exhibit! #GenghisDFW

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Brandy | 1 Comments

We hate History textbooks in our home. Why use a boring textbook when you can experience it in real life! That is why the Genghis Khan Exhibit at the Irving Arts Center is an awesome opportunity to experience a bit of history in a way your children and you will actually remember. Honestly…think back to when you were in school. …

Free Reading Games

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

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Mickey’s Great Outdoors on DVD!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

My girls have really gotten into Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, they even got to see the live show! Well there is a new Mickey Mouse Clubhouse out on DVD now called Mickey’s Great Outdoors! Perfect for summertime fun! The DVD Pack features four episodes from the “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” TV show plus one all-new, never-before-seen “Mickey’s Fish Story” episode and comes…

Genghis Kahn Exhibit Coming to the Irving Arts Center!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

Genghis Khan is coming to Texas! No, don’t freak, stay calm. What I mean is the Genghis Khan Exhibit is coming to Texas! The Irving Arts Center is hosting the Genghis Khan Exhibit starting June 1st until September 30th. What a great way to bring some history into reality for yourself and family. It’s so much more exciting to see…

How to Celebrate National Wildlife Week

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

Want to know how you can celebrate National Wildlife Week (March 14-20th) right in your back yard? Head outside for 15 Minutes each day this week to notice the nature in your neighborhood with these five activities from Fifteen Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get Out of the House and Connect with Your Kids (Sourcebooks).

Gift Card Granny, List of of 66 Teacher Discounts (Homeschool Too!)

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

Teacher discounts don’t often receive the same attention as those specifically for students, but educators need not frown — there are plenty to be had. Along with classroom supplies and other learned goodies like books, numerous teacher discounts are offered nationwide, ranging from laptops and Photoshop to museum entry and cell phone plans. Gift Card Granny has compiled a list…

Allie Finkle Review and Giveaway!

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Brandy | 37 Comments

This giveaway has closed. The grand prize winner was Tabathia B. The second prize winners were Betty N and Niki Castellow. One thing all my girls love is books! Morgan could easily read a book a day if I let her read all day. She reads a lot, but I have to break her out of the house some days!…

Have You Heard of Juno Baby?

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Brandy | 1 Comments

Juno Baby is a new line of fun products for your children. Well, let me rephrase that, Juno Baby is new to me! It’s been around awhile but I have just been introduced to it. Co-Founded by Belinda Takahashi, she is an Emmy award-winning composer! I’m really loving this line! There are a lot of things out there for young…

Free Classic eBooks from Barnes & Noble

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Brandy | 0 Comments

Right now Barnes & Noble have a special limited time offer to help you build your eBook Library, for free! You can even Take your digital library wherever you go. Download the FREE BN eReader app. for your smart phone. The books are well loved classics. You can check back weekly for a new selection of free eBooks! I hope…

Online Education Options for the iGeneration

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Brandy | 1 Comments

iGeneration, I’ve never used that term before, but it is totally fitting! The iGeneration being the generation that my children are growing up with. They have never known life without internet and wireless life! More and more educators are taking notice of the learning opportunities that this can provide. I was asked by MomSelect to check out Onlineschoolsolutions.com, an online…

Free Children’s Classic Books Downloads!

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Brandy | 1 Comments

Hans Wilhelm is providing a free pdf downloads of all of his out of print books! Whether you are a homeschooler, parent or school teacher, you’ll enjoy the free downloadable picture books and young-reader books Hans has listed on his website, Children’s Books Forever. As of right now, there are 23 books available to download and print. This is a…

My Favorite Homeschool Book

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Brandy | 0 Comments

If you are interested in Homeschooling, new to Homeschooling, or even if you have been Homeschooling for years…you need this book! The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas: 500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12, this book is filled with great ideas that we use pretty much daily! I love it so much that I couldn’t find my…

Practical Gifts That Never Crossed Your Mind!

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Brandy | 2 Comments

There are things that just never cross your mind to give as a gift, when in reality these things make great gifts! For instance, did you know you can make a huge whiteboard in your home for around $25? Imagine the things you could do with this! If you homeschool, do I need to say more? Other uses for a…

Genghis Khan at the Irving Arts Center #GenghisDFW

What Inspires You to Learn? Contest

Teaching History with the Genghis Khan Exhibit! #GenghisDFW

Free Reading Games

Mickey’s Great Outdoors on DVD!

Genghis Kahn Exhibit Coming to the Irving Arts Center!

How to Celebrate National Wildlife Week

Gift Card Granny, List of of 66 Teacher Discounts (Homeschool Too!)

Allie Finkle Review and Giveaway!

Have You Heard of Juno Baby?

Free Classic eBooks from Barnes & Noble

Online Education Options for the iGeneration

Free Children’s Classic Books Downloads!

My Favorite Homeschool Book

Practical Gifts That Never Crossed Your Mind!

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