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6 reasons to do your CLEP test prep with Study.com

February 26, 2018 by Susan

I was compensated for my time in writing this review. As always, all opinions are my own.

Do you have things in your life that you just can’t shut up about? Yeah, CLEP testing is one of those things for me. I was sitting in the waiting room waiting for an oil change recently and found myself telling someone about earning college credit by exam.

Earning credits like this has made a gigantic difference in the way we homeschool high school and are doing college. So when I discovered Study.com’s CLEP test prep product, I was a little ga-ga.

This science curriculum with a Biblical worldview teaches critical thinking better than anything you’ll find

February 12, 2018 by Susan

I was given a copy of By Design Science to review, and am being compensated for my time in writing it. All opinions are always mine.

We talk about science a lot around my house. Because my husband speaks on the topic of creation vs. evolution, he is always sharing the latest news on the topic with us. He’s also particularly interested in what a science curriculum is teaching, and it’s something we discuss frequently. So when I learned about By Design Science for grades 1-8, I needed to know more!

Do you bake with your kids?

October 30, 2017 by Susan

Baking with kids isn't just fun, it brings lots of benefits.

Do you worry that you’re not doing everything you should in the parenting arena? If not, my first question is…are you lying?

After all, we all have our own variety of parenting fears.

But one question I think all parents ask themselves is, “Am I doing enough?” And the answer to all of our worries is: No, we probably should be doing more.

Right? But that doesn’t mean that we’re not doing enough.

And some of the simplest ways we can improve our parenting may look overly simple. Things like: baking with your kids.

Deepen your faith and have fun: Learn how Biblical holidays point to Christ

October 26, 2017 by Susan

This was one of the best things our family ever did.

We began studying this as part of our homeschooling, and turned into a whole family study that we invited friends and extended family to join us in. I’ve even used this material in a women’s Bible study at church.

I love it! (and can I say, I am not affiliated with this company at all…just love the product!)

100 Puns to Make You Roll Your Eyes, Groan, and Shake Your Head

October 23, 2017 by Susan

My eldest son really enjoys a good pun. On a road trip with his cousin, he found lists of puns to read to help keep her awake while she drove. I think what really kept her awake was the shaking of her head as she begged him to stop.

This one’s for all of the pun lovers out there.

Enjoy!

No-Fuss, Cheap Copies: Serious Savings on Money and Hassle

August 14, 2017 by Susan

I love getting the best stuff. And I love a deal. Almost never do those two loves come together. Before I tell you about my new favorite thing, let me ask you a question:

Do you know how much you pay for copies?

I did some research, and found that each black and white page printed on a home laser printer can cost an average of 5-8 cents, and 12-15 cents for a page with color. Pages with solid color graphics can cost even 50-60 cents per page.

And that’s printing at home. The office store nearest me charges 11 cents for black and white prints and 59 cents for color. One sided. And you have to drive there to have them done.