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How We Are Using Technology In Our Homeschool Classroom
Technology has become a part of our daily lives! We scroll through our phones to check up on the latest news and what’s going on around the world, we use TVs to watch shows and movies, we even use tablets to play games and read books. Technology can have so many uses outside of daily life! We use technology in our homeschool classroom to research and reinforce lessons that my kids learn in the classroom. They help make learning boring subjects more fun! Here is how we are using technology in our homeschool classroom. Technology to help with lesson plans I use technology to help do research and put together…
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Why My Family Doesn’t Use Plastic Straws And Why We Recycle
Plastic straws are just one of the many single-use plastics that have become a part of our daily life. We don’t think twice about the straw we put in our restaurant drinks, or what happens after that straw gets thrown away. Plastic straws and plastic waste do so much harm to the environment. One of the easiest ways to help reduce your waste is by recycling and saying no to plastic straws. Here is how my family is recycling and why we don’t use plastic straws. Replacing the Single Use Straw Contrary to popular belief, not all plastic straws can be recycled. Plastic straws are made of polypropylene, and while…
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5 Cute and Practical Fashion Tips for Moms
If you are a busy mom, fashion may be the last thing on your mind. Some days things get a little crazy and I find myself throwing my hair into a quick ponytail and doing the bare minimum for my makeup routine. However, no matter where I’m going, I try to put together a great outfit! Mom life gets crazy sometimes, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t be stylish! Here are 5 cute and practical fashion tips for moms. Simplify your wardrobe Having too many clothes options might sound like a dream! You can throw together an outfit effortlessly, and you have so many choices! While this could sound…
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How to Celebrate Easter Without the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny is a beloved tradition by many families. However, in our household, we focus on Christ during the Easter holiday and not the Easter Bunny. As a kid, you may have fond memories of baskets of goodies, chocolate bunnies, and Easter dresses, but you don’t have to pass along those traditions to your kids. The Easter Bunny is a fun tradition, but you can celebrate Easter without the Easter Bunny. Here are 5 ways to celebrate Easter without the Easter Bunny. Share the Easter Story Many kids today know the story of the Easter Bunny, but likely don’t know the actual Easter story. Unlike Christmas, kids don’t get…
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The Best Purses for Moms With Toddlers
No matter how cute a diaper bag you pick out, it's not a purse. After about a year of lugging it around, we all start to loathe the diaper bag. If you have a toddler in tow, you don’t have to carry around a massive diaper bag with you! There are a ton of great purses that can carry everything you need, and look stylish at the same time! All of these bags are sustainable handbags that support an amazing cause too! Check out my list of the best purses for moms with toddlers!
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How to Help Anti-Trafficking Organizations Around the World
Human trafficking is the fastest-growing organized crime activity in the United States. Traffickers make almost $32 billion from the suffering of their victims, and now nearly 70% of these transactions take place online. Fortunately, there are hundreds of organizations out there who are working around the clock to help end human trafficking and help survivors stay out of the cycle. Regardless of how much money you have, what you do for a living, or how much time you have, there are so many ways you can help anti-trafficking organizations! Here is how to help anti-trafficking organizations around the world. Change your Buying Habits Many of the big name stores and…
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5 Activities to Give Up During Lent to Spend More Time With God
Many of you may be familiar with the season of Lent or have already begun celebrating the Lental season by giving something up for Lent. During Lent, we are asked to give something up for a short period. In my church, we do something a little bit different. Instead of just giving something up for the Lental season, we focus on a family devotional Lental season. Instead of just giving things up, we give up something so that we can spend more time with God in place of that activity. One of the most common reasons people don’t read the Bible more or spend more time with God is that…
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Christ-Centered Easter Activities for Kids
Easter Sunday is quickly approaching! If you are trying to have a more Christ-centered Easter holiday, then these activities will be perfect for your kids! In our home, we don’t celebrate the Easter Bunny. Instead, we focus our efforts on teaching our kids about Christ and about the importance of the Easter Holiday. These Easter activities all have a focus on Christ and can help teach the Easter Story or put the focus on Christ this Easter season! Here are 25 Christ-Centered Easter Activities for Kids! 1.The Easter Story Egg by Playground Park Bench 2.Christ-Centered Easter Egg Hunt by Messes to Memories 3.Jesus Washes Away Our Sins Experiment by I…
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5 Ways Parents Can Protect Their Children From Sex Trafficking
The average child trapped in the sex trade will enter when they are just 12 years old. More than half of the people who are forced into human trafficking are children, and nearly 100,000 of these children are forced into prostitution or pornography. Unfortunately, this number is continuing to grow each and every year. As a parent, we all worry about the dangers of our children talking to strangers or being abducted. Fortunately, there are ways you can protect your children! Here are five things you can do as a parent to help protect your child from sex trafficking. Talk to your children about sexual abuse and sex trafficking Every…
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5 Easy Ways to Transition Out Chemicals and Use Essential Oils
When was the last time you read the back of a label on the products you own and use every day?You might be shocked to find a long list of chemicals or ingredients that you don’t even know how to pronounce! A few years ago, I made the switch from using chemical-filled cleaners and products to incorporating more essential oil-based products in our home. If you want to know how we use essential oils in our home, check out this post. Here are five easy ways to transition out chemicals in your home and how to use essential oils instead. Replace as you go If you are short on money,…
