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New glasses! The boys and I all had our annual ey

We had an opportunity to try out LightSail for Hom

We had an opportunity to try out LightSail for Homeschoolers (@lightsailed), a new online language arts platform, and let me just say...we're calling this one a winner!

I totally appreciate that it's easy to use and incorporates Lexile scores so lessons grow and adapt as my kids learn more and more.

The boys favorite part? The fact that it's gamified!

Check out my review AND get more info on their special LAUNCH PRICING on the blog now: https://thathomeschoolfamily.com/lightsail-for-homeschoolers-language-arts/

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I mean, that's not exactly the intended use, but i

I mean, that's not exactly the intended use, but it gets the job done! 😆

You guys...it's hot. Like "step outside and feel like you're melting" kind of hot. Is this what it felt like when we were kids and we just didn't notice?

It's not stopping these two, that's for sure.

If you need us, we'll be in the sprinkler (and our little pool!) when we're not inside the house in the (glorious) air conditioning.

What plans do you have for your weekend?

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How awesome would this be?! I told my boys about t

What's one event in history you or your kids would

What's one event in history you or your kids would like to learn about?

You could say we had a blast this weekend 😆

Hands on learning is our favorite kind so, when we had a playdate in Red Bank, we had to soak up the history of Red Bank Battlefield. It was incredible!

We walked around the battlefield, got a tour of the Whitall House, and the kids played on the playground. A blog article is coming soon, but I just couldn't wait to share this pic with you guys.

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What are your must-haves for learning and working

What are your must-haves for learning and working online? These are mine!

Something chewy and sweet to eat, blue-light blocking glasses (NEED), plenty of H20, my Rocketbook, and Frixion pens for color-coding my notes. Peep my snarky Jersey mug, too 😆😆

It's day 4 of the #tptforward2021 conference and to say I'm excited is a total understatement. I love social media marketing and learning about blogging, so today's sessions are totally my jam. 😍

Have a great day!!

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Have you seen the @target Dollar Spot recently?! 😍

Ever since I was little, I've loved back-to-school shopping. Even through college, I'd color coordinate my materials by subject and would get excited when preparing for a new school year. No surprise that I loved back-to-school shopping when I was a teacher and now as a homeschool mom.

So, just imagine my excitement when I walked into Target to be greeted by a back-to-school Dollar Spot! Holy moly.

We got a few items to add to our homeschool supplies, but these magnet sets are one of my favorites. $3 for each set, they come in their own storage container and have multiple topic-themed magnets inside. I'm totally picturing using these as fun brain break activities, road trip entertainment, supplements to lessons, and more.

So, tell me - have you seen the Dollar Spot recently and what deals have you gotten?!

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When's the last time you did some professional dev

When's the last time you did some professional development?

The kids and the husband are getting things done in the backyard and I'm getting things done in the office! The #tptforward2021 sessions have started and I'm already having "aha moments" and planning some new awesome resources for our homeschool and my Teachers Pay Teachers store.

I've got an entire week worth of sessions to get through, so I'm glad to have a Rocketbook (@getrocketbook) to keep notes in - when I'm done, I just scan the page and it'll upload into my Google drive so there's no chance of losing paper notes later on 😍 #beentheredonethat

Wish me luck!!

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Like deals on books? If you have an @olliesoutlet

Like deals on books?

If you have an @olliesoutlet nearby, it could be worth a drive over! TODAY is the last day to score 15% off your entire purchase. We got some AWESOME deals on books for the kids!

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Remember when we had like 2 options for coloring "

Remember when we had like 2 options for coloring "skin colors" with crayons? 🤦‍♀️

Found these @crayola "Colors of the World" crayons on the shelf at @walmart and it was like my heart did a little happy dance! So glad all the kids have a wider selection of crayon colors to choose from when drawing and representing all the people in the world now! 🌏

They were less than $1.50 for a box of 24 at my store, too! Keep an eye out to get a pack or two for your kids, too 💙💜

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Tell me one of your favorite reasons for homeschoo

Tell me one of your favorite reasons for homeschooling your kids!

One of mine? Happy kids! I mean, look at these two ( I *swear* he's not picking his nose 🤣). Brothers learning side-by-side... and actually enjoying themselves!

Before we started homeschooling, the boys DID have positive experiences while attending public school. I'm not going to say they didn't - they did learn and did enjoy themselves.

But when they had a not-so-great day at school? Oh boy, that was not a good experience.

Since we've started homeschooling, the boys have been way happier. They're excited to learn and aren't worried about people making fun of them if they say or do something incorrect or in a way that's "not cool." They don't have to worry about inappropriate "feedback" from teachers (yep) and are generally more confident in their daily lives.

It's been amazing. It hasn't always been easy, but it's been amazing and we have no plans of straying from homeschooling in the near future.

If you're considering homeschooling your kids, but would love to get some insight before doing so, I'm here for you! There are articles on the Send me a message and I'll be happy to help 💙💜

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Do your kids do affirmations, too? I always strug

Do your kids do affirmations, too?

I always struggled with self-esteem when I was growing up. My home life wasn't always a happy & living environment, so I'm doing whatever I can to make sure kids (mine and yours!) grow up in a positive environment and have a strong, positive sense of self esteem & worth.

One way I'm doing this is through weekly positive affirmations. My boys have been enjoying completing the coloring sheets. I've been enjoying seeing them grow and listening to their reasons behind choosing certain colors. In this photo, for example, the strong arm is green for... you guessed it... the Hulk!

Anyways, I created a set of 60 positive affirmation coloring sheets for kids of all ages. They're designed to be a year-long activity (1/week plus a few bonus), but feel free to use them however you see fit. Use them at home, in your homeschool, in your classroom, etc - I'm pretty sure the kids will love them and that they'll help with developing, and growing, their self-esteem! 💙💜

They're available in my Teachers Pay Teachers store: www.thathomeschoolfamily.com/tpt

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Who wants free pizza? They did it!! The boys read

Who wants free pizza?

They did it!! The boys read enough books to earn their first free 1-topping personal pan pizzas from the @bookitprogram with @pizzahut! They both chose bacon as their topping and were SO excited to get their own pizzas for dinner!

They met their (parent-set) goal of reading 20 books in 1 month pretty quickly, so I'm thinking I'll need to increase the goal for July, right?!

For more info: https://thathomeschoolfamily.com/free-pizza-hut-book-it-summer-reading

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When's the last time you took a photo WITH your ki

When's the last time you took a photo WITH your kids?

I know I don't take nearly enough photos of myself with my kids. I'm working on it, though!

It's so easy to get caught up in appearances. Hair is too messy. Not wearing makeup. Not wearing nice clothes. Need to lose weight. I could go on and on.

The kids don't see all that "noise," though. They just see their parent who they, more than likely, adore. They'll notice your smile. They'll notice how you say "cheese!" in a silly voice. They'll notice how you embrace them.

Take those photos. Make those memories. 💙💜

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Is there a better summer treat than ice cream? If

Scored this great @dkbooksus book at @fivebelow th

Scored this great @dkbooksus book at @fivebelow the other day! We are big fans of DK books over here because they make learning fun. While the "How to make a Better World" book doesn't have photographs like most DK books, it has beautiful, colorful illustrations in each of the 4 chapters ("You," "Community," "Humanity," and "Environment").

For even more ways to get cheap (or free) books for the kids, check out our article: https://thathomeschoolfamily.com/free-books-for-kids-cheap-books-for-kids/

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What plans do you have for the summer? We can't wa

What plans do you have for the summer? We can't wait to get back to our favorite theme parks for some roller-coaster fun!

This photo is from a 2019 media visit at @hersheypark 💙💜 We had such a great time!!!

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Tfw there's no lines at Ikea checkout! 😍 Yeste

Tfw there's no lines at Ikea checkout! 😍

Yesterday was a big day for us! We've been hunkering down for quite some time and yesterday was the first time since March 2020 that we crossed the bridge to go into #philadelphia. It was also one of the first times all 4 of us had been in a store TOGETHER since March 2020.

It felt awesome 💙💜

They were out of a few things we wanted (some shelves and an outdoor rocking chair), but we can't home with a new cabinet for the toy room, organizational items for our homeschool area and, of course, house plants.

How was your weekend?

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We are totally a breakfast food family. Our go-tos

We are totally a breakfast food family. Our go-tos are pancakes or waffles - both recipes are perfect for getting the kids in the kitchen and make for some pretty delish meals.

Today, I'm sharing one of our favorite pancake recipes! They're fluffy and so delicious. It makes enough for at least 2 meals for our family of four and can be made with or without mix-ins. Since we had fresh blueberries from our @johnsonscornerfarm Summer Produce Club box, we got to enjoy blueberry pancakes!

(These would be awesome for #fathersdaybreakfast wink wink, nudge nudge)

KITCHEN TOOLS NEEDED:
- a big bowl for mixing
- 1 cup measuring cup
- 1 tsp measuring spoon
- 1 T measuring spoon
- whisk
- flat spatula
- pan/cooktop or electric griddle (We 💜 or electric griddle since we can make a bunch at one time)

INGREDIENTS NEEDED
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 T + 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups milk
- 6 T melted butter
- 1 T vanilla
- 2 T sugar

We also used 1 pint of fresh blueberries

DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients (except mix in) together in a big bowl. Whisk together until no longer lumpy. Gently add mix in and stir to distribute evenly.

Use 1 cup measuring cup to scoop and pour batter into your pan/griddle. When you see bubbles all along the outside, and in the center, of your pancake, it's time to flip! Cook until golden brown on both sides.

If you're interest in making #freezermeals, these pancakes freeze very well! We'll store cooked pancakes in gallon-size freezer bags and microwave when we're ready to eat. Makes for some quick meals for busy days 💙💜

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We're totally missing Disney World these days (and

We're totally missing Disney World these days (and travel in general), so how about a throwback to our trip we took last February 😍

This was the first time ALL of my boys went on Mission: Space. My husband doesn't do well with "extreme" rides, so he and my oldest went on the calm version while my youngest and I went on the "full" version. We all had a blast and, if I'm being totally honest - I went on the calm version afterwards and didn't really notice a difference other than the video 🤷‍♀️

Either way, we had a blast and can't wait to start traveling and experiencing again.

One of the reasons we decided to homeschool was so we could have the freedom to learn through travel more often. We are totally looking forward to our future adventures!

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