I had a running list that I started in 2011, which listed a ton of books from various websites and their ‘recommended reads’. I wanted to post a more updated list to continue keeping track on. I’m not sure if we’ll get to all of these books this coming year, but I will continue to [...] Continue reading → 
We’ve hit that point in the year where things are finally winding down. Books/Curriculum are nearing completion (or are already completed), co-ops are coming to a close for the summer, etc. We are hoping to be completely finished by the end of May – that’s our GOAL at the moment anyway and we plan to [...] Continue reading → 
Ooka Island is a Pre-K to 2nd Grade learn-to-read game adventure which teaches phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The Ooka Island Adventure is an adaptive learn-to-read technology for Pre-K to 2nd Grade. The combination of the innovative features below make it a powerful tool to accelerate the reading development of emergent readers as they move [...] Continue reading → 
I’ve talked about this AMAZING product line before, and I didn’t hesitate to talk about them again!! We Choose Virtues is a FANTASTIC product line for families who want to work on key family values. They feature adorable graphics, an extensive selection of virtues, and even the option to be religiously based (with scripture) or [...] Continue reading → 
I have long been on the hunt for a helpful planning tool for blog posts! I tend to post so rarely now that getting the chance to review this blog post planner has been a god-send. I am hoping that it will kick start me into a blogging frenzy You can find this fantastic FREE [...] Continue reading → 
The Moshi Monsters are coming! The Moshi Monsters are coming!! Starting December 14, the monstrously popular kids hit, Moshi Monsters, will invade McDonald’s restaurants throughout North America for a Moshi Monsters Happy Meals promotion. The special program will give fans from coast-to-coast a chance to get their hands on exclusive Moshi Monsters toys for [...] Continue reading → 
That’s what he called it anyway The Conductor just celebrated his 7th birthday at the end of November! We celebrated with family on the weekend of his actual birthday – complete with foam lightsabers We followed up the celebration with an AMAZING trip to Florida (his BIG present from my parents). We started off the [...] Continue reading → 
