It's that time of year again...school is in session and after school the kids will be looking for something quick, and easy to eat. As concerned moms, we don't want our kids running to the vending machine to get chips and soda. If you're a homeschool mom, hearing your kid say one more time, "There's nothing to eat!" it's going to drive you mad. No worries, I have some creative--and easy ideas for you! Fun After School Snack Ideas your Kids Will Love: 1. Smoothies Sometimes it's hard to get your kids to eat enough fruits and veggies so parents tend to try and "hide" these in other foods to get their kids to eat them. Fruit smoothies are delicious and naturally sweet. Garnish them with a fresh strawberry or orange slice; top it with fresh whipped cream and add a sprinkle of chocolate chips or chocolate shavings or blueberries. You can also experiment with vegetables mixed with fruit. At first, you may want to add carrots, then kale. It'll probably take a while to find the right … [Read more...]
10+ Homework Helper Tips
The school year should be in full swing by now for most of us. We all know that getting homework is not at all fun, but it's part of going to school and learning. Not only is it stressful for the child, it can be a worry for some parents too. Moms (and dads) who are involved in their kids learning has a better chance of their kids completing homework. Here are 10 homework helper tips to get your child to complete their homework assignments 1. Organization A child who learns organization skills are better off than someone who is disorganized. Most schools provide school planners, but not all kids know how to use it or use it daily which defeats the purpose. It's important for your child to use this tool to keep track of homework assignments, due dates, and anything that will help them remember to do something for school or non school related. 2. Homework Station It's a great idea if you have a homework station where your child has access to everything they need. It should be like … [Read more...]
Boys & Girls Club of America Back to School Tools
Kids are heading back to school and homeschool. For many Moms, including me, it can be a stressful time of preparing for the new school year, checking off items on check-lists, wondering what we will feed our kids for lunches, snacks, the list goes on and on and on! For me, I know that the most important things for my homeschool "classroom" are the basic everyday items like: pencils, lead, glue sticks, kid friendly scissors, paper, readers and of course crayons! Then, there is my meal schedule and planning for my teaching times. It can get pretty hectic! I do not doubt it is a pretty busy time for Moms who send their kids off to school as well! That's where Boys & Girls Club of America's Back to School Tools can really come in handy! I found several fabulous tip sheets that are really helpful for back to school preparations! Free Back to School Tip Sheets: You can get any of these by clicking on the check boxes at the Boys & Girls Club of America website on the right … [Read more...]
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