It’s Halloween time and I’m exploring 31 Great Books to Read to Your Kids—what better author to share with your kids than Edgar Allan Poe, the master of suspense? Homeschooling post updated 10/29/2023 Reading a well written suspenseful tale—even one that includes murders—is nothing like watching a gory scene on TV or acting one out […]
Why I Let My Kids Eat Crap at Christmas
Do you stick to your healthy diet during the holidays? What about your kids? I let my kids eat tons of sugar at Christmas time—actually, from Halloween through around January 5th. Not January 1st, because only a fool would attempt a healthy diet reboot while there is still pie in the house. [Affiliate links are […]
Great Books for BIG Kids to Read Over Christmas Vacation
“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” Walt Disney Here are some ideas for books to read on Christmas vacation, and the reason why reading shouldn’t stop when school lets out for winter break. [Affiliate links in this post are for your convenience and offer free 2-day shipping […]
When Should Kids Wash Their Hands? 10 Handwashing Tips for Kids in the Kitchen!
Updated 4/13/20 It’s no secret I’m a germophobe. That doesn’t mean I bathe my kids in sanitizer, it means I have a healthy respect for germs and I know which ones are important to keep out of my kids’ mouths! I’m hyper-vigilant about handwashing because I worked in restaurants with strict food handling and food […]
How to Teach Vocabulary with Great Books! The Hardy Boys 1: The Tower Treasure
Do you want your kids to have a rich, expressive vocabulary? Sure you do! There’s really only one way to ensure your kids can easily pluck le mot juste from their magnificent brains at will: read Great Books to them! Take a good, hard look at your kids’ book lists from school: do you see […]