It's that time of year again. Time to break out the pumpkin spice, time to grab a cozy sweater on your way out the door, time for Football games and Halloween costumes; Fall is here! I don't know about you, but Fall is my favorite time of year and nothing says "Fall" to me like… Continue reading The Ultimate Harry Potter Challenge
Chimera Skies
Sam, her twin sister June, and their younger brothers, Tom and Ben, are taking a summer road trip with their parents when the unimaginable happens. Their parents are kidnapped and the four siblings end up in hiding in the mysterious underground compound, Bunker 3. It is quickly revealed that the kidnappers are actually Chimeras, dangerous… Continue reading Chimera Skies
Everybody Fights
If you're on social media, if you watch YouTube, or if you've ever had a friend text you a funny parody video they came across, then you probably know who the Holderness Family is. If not... well... er... props to you for your extremely limited screen time and click here to catch up to the… Continue reading Everybody Fights
The Doughnut Fix
*Warning! This book may cause cravings! If you are looking for a deliciously sweet book to read, look no further than Jessie Janowitz's The Doughnut Fix . I'd never even heard of this delectable piece of youth fiction until my son brought it home from the library. This kid of mine devours books just about… Continue reading The Doughnut Fix
Blind Turn
Jess is a typical teen. She's a member of the high school track team and gets good grades. She's looking forward to Homecoming and hoping her crush will ask her out. Overall Jess is a pretty responsible kid and she would never text and drive. So hearing the news that she hit and killed one… Continue reading Blind Turn
5 Lists to Make Your Life Easier
When it comes to planning and staying organized, I am a HUGE fan of making lists. In fact, my husband and I joke that if it's not on my list, it doesn't happen. Lists can be a great way to plan ahead, get more done, and help you feel less frazzled along the way. List… Continue reading 5 Lists to Make Your Life Easier
Pride and Prejudice : A Somewhat Prejudiced Review
It's not hard to understand why Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen's most popular work. The book is well paced, the characters are well developed, and the plot is well executed. It's no wonder film makers can't stop making version after version after version of this story. If you've been following this blog for a… Continue reading Pride and Prejudice : A Somewhat Prejudiced Review
Edible Layers of the Earth Model
When you have a 9-year old who loves to bake and you're planning a science project modeling the layers of the Earth, there's really only one thing to do... Make an Edible Layers of the Earth Model! You'll Need: A White CakeWhite Frosting (whatever flavor you choose)Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue Food ColoringSemi-sweet Chocolate ChipsWhite… Continue reading Edible Layers of the Earth Model
Till We Have Faces
I recently finished a homeschool unit all about Ancient Greece, so when my book club decided to read Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold by C.S. Lewis I got pretty excited. I was delighted at the idea of reading a retelling of the Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche written by the man who… Continue reading Till We Have Faces
Groundhog’s Day Simple STEM Activity
Will he see his shadow? Will we have six more weeks of winter? It's February 2 and that means that Punxsutawney Phil is going to make his annual prediction. Groundhog's Day can sometimes seem the same year after year (just ask Bill Murray), but with this Groundhog's Day Simple STEM Activity, you can shake things… Continue reading Groundhog’s Day Simple STEM Activity