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25 Autumn Dinner Ideas to Warm Up the Family
Autumn is in full swing here in northwest Missouri. The temperatures have dropped, The trees are turning those gorgeous colors and fall is definitely in the air. I love it. And I love when I can start letting go of hot summer dinner ideas and start focusing on autumn dinner ideas. It is my absolute favorite time of the year. This is the time of year when you start thinking about nesting the home. It’s time to stock up the kitchen pantry, and get out some blankets to keep the family warm.
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Music Appreciation Resources for Teaching Homeschool
Homeschooling allows us to dive into subjects that many public schools are abandoning. Often this is due to very tight budgets. Other times it’s because those subjects simply aren’t found on the state mandated tests. Music appreciation is one of those subjects. But in homeschooling, we can embrace these subjects. That’s why I’m bringing you this music appreciation resources list. This post contains affiliate advertisement links. Books to Use as a Guide for Music Appreciation for Homeschool I believe, that music appreciation should be taught through listening, observation and participation. But, sometimes we need to have a guide for what to introduce to our kids. I suggest using these books to…
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Putting History into Perspective
Connecting History to the Modern World Let’s face it, sometimes history can seem so dry. Without context children lose the importance of understanding how history affects their own lives. Trying to connect their minds and hearts to something that happened long before they were even born can seem like a daunting task. Actually, it may seem impossible. This post contains affiliate advertisement links. The reality is it’s hard for any human to connect to something that happened decades, if not centuries, ago. It will seem irrelevant if there isn’t an understanding of how it connects with ones self.
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LEGO Therapy for Developing Social Skills
Help Build Social Skills with LEGO® Therapy for Gifted & Other Special Needs Children Let’s face it many gifted kids and teens struggle to communicate with neurotypical people. It doesn’t matter if they are talking to older, younger or same aged children. The struggle is real. LEGO Therapy is a method developed for kids with autism but the principles of this type of therapy could be used to help gifted and 2e children as well. This post contains affiliate advertisement links to 3rd party sites. I am not a licensed therapist. I’m a homeschooling mom to a gifted child. I share this post and ideas for information purposes only. Please check…
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13 Must Try Apple Recipes for Autumn Meals
I love apples. I could eat an apple every single day. But they are even better when they are part of an apple recipe that fulfills my craving. Autumn is the perfect time for apple recipes and this list of 13 apple recipes is sure to please. This post contains affiliate advertisement links. Whether you are looking for autumn meals for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you’ll find ideas below. Most are sweet things, because, well, apples are sweet, but there are a few savory things scattered throughout as well. I hope you find something your family will truly LOVE that you’ll be adding to your regular cycle of meal plans.
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15 Autumn Date Ideas to keep the Spark in Your Marriage
Autumn is such a gorgeous season if you happen to live in an area where the leaves turn vibrant colors. The cool crisp air coupled with warm mugs of hot tea, coffee, or cocoa make for a thrilling time to date your man. Why not call him up today and ask him out on an autumn date? This post contains advertisement links to 3rd party sites. Fall Fun Date Ideas for Married Couples ▬ Take a Trek through a Corn Maze. Anytime you can get lost together it’s fun and what better way to get lost in the fall than in the middle of a corn maze? Meandering through…
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Quick & Easy Apple Pie for an Autumn Snack
Have you ever gone camping or had a backyard campfire with your family? Did you ever make campfire apple pie? You know those pie presses where you place some apple or cherry pie filling between two pieces of buttered bread, press it all in the pie press, and place the pie irons in the campfire. When it comes out, you have this deliciously crisp, gooey apple pie. Be sure to see these 10 Gourmet Lunch Recipes Using Apples. This post contains affiliate advertisement links to 3rd party products. I was craving campfire apple pie recently. But, being that I was not anywhere near a campfire I was trying to figure out…
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Health and Nutrition Curriculum for Homeschool High School
There are times when my teen boy does not want his mom to teach him. When it comes to his health, his own body, this is especially true. It’s just awkward. In these teen years I know that the lessons taught now will serve as a foundation for good healthy habits in the future. Which is why I want to be sure he learns the importance of self-care. Be sure to read through to find out how you can enter to win health and nutrition curriculum for your family. This is a sponsored review post and contains affiliate advertisement links. I am being fairly compensated for my time in reviewing and…
