Brave Girls 365-Day Devotional ~ Review

Have you heard of the Brave Girls?  My daughter gets excited whenever one of these books shows up on our doorstep! Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but was given a free book to review. I am an affiliate of Amazon, and will receive a small commission if …

Look, I’m Reading! Bible Storybook ~ Review

Happy New Year!  We are relaxing this morning because the powers that be say it is a “snow” day!  So far we just have a little sprinkling on our deck.  We’ll see what happens later this afternoon! Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but was given a free …

Airship Genesis Kids Study Bible ~ Review

With a new generation rising up, we have the chance to leave a legacy of great inheritance. The Airship Genesis: Legendary Bible Adventure gives children the solid truth of God’s Word with the creative content and quality they deserve. —Dr. David Jeremiah Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, …

One Small Donkey ~ Children’s Christmas Book Review

Are you ready for Christmas?  This year, I’m actually getting ready earlier than usual – I’ve already wrapped a few presents!  One of my favorite things about unpacking the Christmas storage boxes is rediscovering our Christmas books.  Tommy Nelson has sent a new release for our review – and our …

Good Good Father ~ Children’s Book Review and Free Printables

Good Good Father is a praise song that is performed regularly by our praise and worship team on Sundays – I enjoy it not only because the words point us to Him and His love for us, but it is also easy to sing along to!  My daughter loves to sing along …

Fun & Educational In Gate City, Virginia: Creation Kingdom Zoo

Last weekend my family had the opportunity to visit the Creation Kingdom Zoo in Gate City, Virginia, near the Tri-Cities in Tennessee.  The grandparents came along and walked a little, then enjoyed the shade and a drink while my daughter, husband and I enjoyed the rest of the small zoo. …

Fun & Educational In Greenville, South Carolina: Children’s Museum of the Upstate

Worth The Trip! Recently we had the opportunity to visit the Children’s Museum of the Upstate in downtown Greenville, South Carolina.  The museum has an impressive collection of hands-on activities which should keep children of all ages engaged! There is a nice variety of exhibits in the fields of science, …

Fun & Educational Near Gatlinburg, Tennessee: Cades Cove Tour

The Cades Cove Tour is a wonderful way to enjoy both frontier history and nature in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This beautiful valley was once used as hunting grounds by the Cherokee. White settlers formed a farming community in this area from around 1850 through the late 1920’s, …

One Big Turkey ~ Children’s Book Review

Tommy Nelson is getting a head start on the Fall Season by offering two adorable seasonal board books for little ones!  Don’t forget to enter the giveaway for Night Night Farm – it ends on September 12, also. Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but was given a …

Night Night Farm ~ Children’s Book Review

Is Fall really just around the corner?  I hope so!  It’s been in the 90’s here in Alabama recently, and I’m ready for some Autumn weather!  To help get us in the mood for the Fall season, Tommy Nelson has provided two seasonal board books for reviews and giveaways this …

Introduction to Zoology for Early Elementary Students ~ Week 5: Whales and Dolphins

This post is part of the Introduction to Zoology series. For a suggested class schedule, an overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please see the Introductory Post. In this lesson you will teach your students about Whales and Dolphins. Disclosure: I was not compensated for …

The Color Code Bible For Kids ~ Book Review

A New Way To Study When I first opened the new Bible in the Tommy Nelson August Resources package, I was intrigued – what an interesting new way to study the Bible! Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but was given a free book to review. I am …

5-Minute Nighttime Bible Stories ~ Book Review

Got 5 minutes?  My energy level drops significantly in the evening, and its difficult to get motivated to read out loud – but I can usually manage 5 minutes.  Tommy Nelson has provided a solution for those of us with little ones! Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, …

U.S. Coins Review ~ A Free Math Printable

The new school year has begun – at least here in Madison County, Alabama, and in our homeschool! I created these U.S. Coins Review pages to help ease my daughter out of summer break and into our school routine. There are 5 pages in this document; the first three pages …

Introduction to Zoology for Early Elementary Students ~ Week 4: Seals & Penguins

This post is part of the Introduction to Zoology series. For a suggested class schedule, an overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please see the Introductory Post. In this lesson you will teach your students about Seals (which include Sea Lions and Walruses) and Penguins. …

Introduction to Zoology for Early Elementary Students ~ Week 3: Fish & Mollusks

This post is part of the Introduction to Zoology series. For a suggested class schedule, an overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please see the Introductory Post. In this lesson you will teach your students about Fish and Mollusks. Disclosure: I was not compensated for …