Pea of Sweetness

Explore and Discover Wildlife and Nature with Junior Explorers

February 28, 2015 by Emilee

Our kids love to learn more about wildlife and nature, so when I discovered there is a fun and educational monthly subscription box to encourage and develop this passion, I was excited to check it out! Disclosure: I received complimentary products to facilitate my Junior Explorers review. Regardless, all opinions are my own and those of my family. This post contains affiliate links. Junior Explorers is an educational monthly subscription for kids, ages 6-11, to explore and discover … {Read More…}

Ready to Use Activity Kits for Kids

February 28, 2015 by Emilee

As a busy homeschool mom, I spend a lot of time planning and preparing lessons, getting supplies ready, etc. The thought of having lessons already prepared and supplies already ready for the lessons with little to no preparation on my part sounds like a much welcomed breath of fresh air! Disclosure: I received a complimentary product to facilitate my review. Regardless, all opinions are my own and those of my family. Imaginative University offers fun and educational activity kits for … {Read More…}

In Freedom’s Cause Review

February 27, 2015 by Emilee

After reviewing Under Drake's Flag last year, I was excited for the opportunity to review the newest audio adventure from Heirloom Audio Productions that brings the real story of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce alive! For our review we received the In Freedom's Cause Single Package which includes the In Freedom's Cause 2 CD set, In Freedom's Cause Study Guide (Digital Download), In Freedom's Cause Soundtrack (MP3 download), and a Printable copy of The Prayer Of William Wallace (Digital … {Read More…}

IndoctriNation Review

February 25, 2015 by Emilee

Families homeschool for different reasons. We knew God was calling our family to homeschool. Even the I ignored it at first because I was afraid I couldn’t do it because our oldest son is on the Autism Spectrum. It only took two weeks until I was uncomfortable enough to pull him out of public school […]

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Encouraging Positive Behavior with Bear on the Chair #BearontheChair

February 23, 2015 by Emilee

Encouraging our kids can sometimes be a challenge. With our daughter’s special needs, she is often sensitive particularly during the homeschool day when learning new materials. How can I encourage her to stay focused and on task and discourage whining and complaints? I was excited to try a solution to encourage positive behavior! Disclosure: I […]

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Never Alone

February 21, 2015 by Emilee

Sometimes I have a lot to say. In fact, you should see how many drafts I have just waiting to bloom into full posts! Sometimes I type up posts and then delete them because it was something I needed to get out, but not something I think is right to post – at least not […]

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Hands-on History with Home School in the Woods

February 21, 2015 by Emilee

Our kids are mostly hands-on learners. They can listen to a lesson or watch a lesson, but when I ask them a question about it I often receive blank stares. When lessons include hands-on learning, though, they are more likely to be engaged in the lesson and if asked the same questions are better able […]

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Goals for 2015

February 14, 2015 by Emilee

It’s here! I’m pretty sure I talked about it for the past two or three weeks, but I’m finally posting it – my goals for 2015! Of course, I think my Word for 2015 pretty much laid out a lot of what I’m aiming for this year both personally and professionally (with my blogs) in […]

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Min’s Move – A Story for Families Moving Abroad

February 13, 2015 by Emilee

Moving with children can be difficult as we are still experiencing. Even after almost two months we are still unpacking and getting settled and getting into a routine! We made a move from Texas to Ohio. Can you imagine a move to a different country? It comes with a completely different set of challenges! Disclosure: […]

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Get Him a Gift that Lasts with Mantry

February 13, 2015 by Emilee

Valentine’s Day snuck right up on us! Do you have the perfect gift for the man in your life? How about a gift that delivers something he’ll love monthly?! Disclosure: I received a complimentary product to facilitate my Mantry review. Regardless, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Mantry is the modern […]

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Fun Hymns and Songs Activity Kit for Kids

February 10, 2015 by Emilee

Hymns and Bible Songs Bible Activity Kit

As a busy homeschool mom that is always planning and preparing activities I absolutely love resources that make it easy for me to get our kids involved in activities with very little preparation! Disclosure: As a Family Christian Blogger I received complimentary products to facilitate my Bible Activity Kit review. Regardless, all opinions are my […]

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