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Ways to Cope with the “Homework Gap”

The majority of students will end the school day with a batch of homework that they must complete. Today, many schools require students to make use of the internet in order to complete their work. This can be a big problem for students who fall into the “homework gap”. What’s the “homework gap”? It is the space between the students whose families have access to the internet at home – and the students whose families do not have internet access at home. Those who cannot access the internet at home are at a disadvantage. The Council of Economic Advisers released … Continue reading →

Time Again for the Homeschool Portfolio

  What is a Homeschool Portfolio? A homeschool portfolio is a window into your child’s homeschool experience, achievements, and academic progress, throughout the school year. There are more then on way to keep a portfolio but I will list the core items you will need. However, always check your state laws, homeschool co-ops, and with the evaluator, on what materials are required. The Basic Supplies 3 ring binder {3 inches or more thick} dividers page protectors Sharpies computer paper to print out basic forms samples of your child’s work photos {optional} Forms to Provide Attendance Form: List of Curriculum and … Continue reading →

Love Between the Pages

… or sheets… or blankets… or flannel footie jammies. There’s no better excuse to snuggle up with your child than storytime.  And there’s no better type of book to curl up with as we countdown to Valentine’s Day than a love-themed read. As February 14th nears, consider cuddling up with your little sweetie and embracing these kid-friendly Love Day titles: Splat the Cat:  Funny Valentine The black furball with a heart of gold is at it again.  Splat wants to give his teacher a special Valentine’s gift and enlists the help of his friends to execute his plan, but will … Continue reading →

The Difference Between Saving and Investing: An Important Distinction for Kids to Learn

You can save or you can invest. It is a distinction that many adults struggle with as a concept. How then can kids understand the difference, and why is it so important? Most kids who are introduced to the concepts of money tend to be conservative. They like to hoard as much of their money as they can and save up for things. That is a great phase that can be utilized by parents, caregivers and teachers to teach the value and the responsibility of money. Unfortunately, most kids do not get any instruction past those initial lessons. Many experts … Continue reading →

Cloud Based Accounting Software For Your Home Based Business

      Whether you already own your own business or you are in the planning stage, accounting is something that may be on your mind. Keeping track of the money that flows into and out of your home – based business is important for many reasons, not the least of which is making sure that you (and your bills) get paid. Choosing an accounting system or method does not have to be painful. In fact, small and home – based businesses now have more options than ever for meeting their accounting needs. Some people prefer to keep traditional records … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Frontline

This week it was time to buy more Frontline medication. I like to buy in bulk, as long as I can be assured that the meds won’t expire before the year is out. I selected 12-month packs of feline and canine Frontline and put them in my virtual shopping cart, and then was amazed at the price. $300? That seems like way more than I’ve ever paid for it before. When my husband came home, I asked him about it. Did he remember their flea/tick medicine costing this much, because I didn’t. He said no, although it was maybe $200 … Continue reading →

Coupons for Einstein Bros., Quiznos, Taco Bueno, and More!

It isn’t easy to find some family time during the week. Parents are working, and the kids have school, homework, and after school activities to attend. One way to make sure you have time to sit down and have a conversation with your family is to take them out to dinner. Here are some deals at restaurants, cafes, and fast food places. That should help! Monical’s Pizza has three coupons for you. Each coupon will expire on September 23, 2012. One is for an 8” Pizza with one topping, an individual garden salad, and a 20 ounce soft drink for … Continue reading →

Quick Tips For A Happy Work Day

If your home – based business or job has begun to feel like the daily office grind that you thought that you were escaping when you made the switch to working at home, do not despair. It is inevitable that there will be days when your workday is less than stellar. That said, there are a few ways that you can do your best to make most of your work days pleasant. As you sit down to work, remind yourself why you do what you do. Thinking about the big picture, like how you work from home in order to … Continue reading →

Labor Day Sales at Kohl’s, Target, Amazon, and More!

There tend to be a lot of deals and sales that pop up right around Labor Day weekend. I think it is because this is when many people will have an extra day off of work. Retailers want to take advantage of the potential to get some extra traffic into their stores. Here are some random deals that are going on this weekend. Kohl’s is having their “Biggest Gold Star Clearance” sale. Items in their clearance section are 60% to 80% off the original price. I think this sale lasts until they run out of clearance items. Kohl’s is having … Continue reading →

Support Hotline for Parents of Children With Special Needs

All parents, no matter what their circumstances, can benefit from some support. Parents of children who have special needs also require support. In San Jose, California, a support hotline is being set up for parents who cannot leave home to attend a support group. In March of 2012, tragedy struck in Sunnydale, California. A mother named Elizabeth Hodgins killed her 22 year old son, George, and then killed herself. George had autism, and Elizabeth was his primary caretaker. Her husband, Lester, arrived home from work one day to find the bodies of his wife and son. He didn’t know what, … Continue reading →