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I'm a life long New Yorker who recently moved to sunny Florida. Along with my husband, we adopted three children (siblings) from foster care. Soon after the adoption we removed them from school and began our unschooling journey.
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Education > Homeschooling Solutions to homeschooling socialization issues: 19 of 30
I usually laugh on the inside when someone, after finding out our kids don't go to school, asks about socialization. I'll never understand what one has to do with the other. Are they saying that when their children are not in school (like weekends or summer breaks) they are isolated from other children?! Wow, I kinda feel so... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings How to choose a tattoo design: 16 of 25
Choosing a tattoo design is a very personal process because it's part of who you are. I have six tattoos myself and each of them have special meaning to me and represent a part of myself. Think about what you're trying to express about yourself. What is it you want the world to know about you? One of my tattoos is a pair of ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Cheap homemade Christmas gifts: 4 of 6
Christmas is a perfect time of the year to create a homemade gift for everybody on your holiday list. The obvious reason is that they are cost effective. You can easily create gifts for a fraction of what you would spend in the stores. Another great reason is that by creating your own gift, you can personalize it to meet the... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Tips for keeping kids fit without team sports: 19 of 25
There are hundreds of articles written on how parents can get their child to be more physically active. I've read articles where they promote shutting off the television until the child had exercised enough, putting a child in sports and then making them "stick with it", even when the child doesn't like it and bribing them w... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Tips for saving the most on groceries: 34 of 39
Family of 5 humans plus 2 non-humans + 1 paycheck = creative thinking We're lucky that I'm able to stay home and home school our kids. We're not wealthy, but we're doing okay. One of the areas I can save money is grocery shopping. Actually, I save money just by going food shopping as opposed to eating out. When the five of u... More..
Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians How to care for an iguana: 9 of 9
Iguanas can be a wonderful addition to your family, if you do your research first and take the time to consider if an exotic pet is right for you. I've had a female iguana for 9 years. Her name is Buddie and we got her when she was about a year old. She was given to us by a neighbor, whose daughter won her at a fair and late... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Unschooling: What it is and isn't: 6 of 6
Unschooling isn't so much a method, as it is a way of looking at learning. It's seeing the learning in everything...yes, everything. It's more than just dropping the curriculum, although that's an excellent place to start. It's changing the way you view learning and education. It isn't leaving your children to find their own... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care Homemade bubble bath recipes: 6 of 6
Many of the products available on the market have chemicals that can be irritating to our skin. One alternative is to make your own. I personally used this recipe and I have often recommended it. You'll need liquid glycerin, which can be found in most drug store. Its purpose is to increase moisture in the skin, but its used ... More..