Getting Ready to Homeschool

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With everything that is going on in the world and our wake up call when the kids went remote that the school was not doing them justice. I won't go on about how far behind they are from other students or that they are were being asked to do work when they couldn't do the work leading up to that work, so they felt  defeated everyday because they just didn't understand how to do the work. Yes my oldest child graduated by the skin of her teeth but that is a whole other story for another time. 

Right now is where we are at. My now 13 year old daughter Dorothy has been asking to be homeschooled for a few years now and after what we have seen, we decided to take our cue from her seriously and take the plunge again. We have homeschooled before and enjoyed it. Looking back I wish we had homeschooled all six of our children right from the get go. With that being said he we beginning our journey into Homeschooling once more this coming fall. 

We ordered our learning curriculum which has arrived (our state has strict guidelines to follow) and now we are looking at school supplies that will work with our families needs. We know we didn't really need a lot so we are just filling in around what we already have available in our home. 

Since my daughter is entering 9th grade and with my health some of the days will be spent traveling or even at her sister's house we went with a system that would allow her to take her basic school needs with her where ever she might be learning on any particular day. 

One of the big items we provided for her was a computer for home use, a microscope which will be coming in soon, and this ZIPIT'N'GO Organizer which will hold all of her books she is working on. We went with a system that has smaller workbooks that can be changed out as the year progresses, so they fit perfectly into the acordain file system that is built into this binder. 

What I love most about this case is that once closed it zips up so nothing will be lost when in transit from place to place. There is a front pouch for holding pens, pencils, calculator, etc. A 3 ring spot for regular folders, dividers, paper, etc. A nice flap on the back where you can keep a flat pad of paper or store other projects. It has lots of different pockets built in to store pretty much everything you would need for a day of learning. 

There is also a detachable strap for the binder so you can carry it with you and have your hands free for
other tasks. You can also use the handle to carry it, or use the the tried and true in your the crook of your arm hold. Either way you are sure to be organized and ready for the day. What I love most is that it has a lifetime warranty which means they really stand behind their products. 

We have had many ZIPIT products over the years and we have yet to have one fail us, now it is our turn to try out this and put it the test. Make sure to check back with us at the end of the school year to see how it held up. Find the ZIPIT'N'GO Organizer at Walmart. 

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The Ultimate Laptop Bag

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We are forever trying to find the perfect bag to suit everyone's needs and this one is pretty high on our list. This is a great backpack for toting your computer or computers around with you. Think remote learner, distance learner, college, work, home. It needs to make transporting your computer equipment easy while keeping high priced items safe. 

In reality I could transport my full size laptop computer, my daughters smaller school notebook computer, and both of our tablets safely all in this one bag and still have room for books, pens, pencils, and notebooks. If you hook up a power bank to the included built in USB port you have charging ability for tablets and cell phones which is nice to have on hand as well. 

This bag from Insavant is also water resistant and considered Anti Theft. It has so many extras side pockets for water bottles, a hidden anti theft area, key ring, sunglass holder, card compartment, luggage strap, etc. I love that the bag is padded so that you don't have a hard computer jutting into your back, which protects both wearer and items inside. This bag has just about everything you need to get your computer and other items from point A to point B safely. Check out all of my pictures below.

I really could go on and on about this bag. One of the other things I love about this bag is the padded handle, this is very important to me so that I can grab and go. Even though I love this bag dearly my daughter has called this for her own unless my husband takes it first. I guess we might need to get a few more to make everyone happy. Like I said there is a lot to love with this bag. 

 

3 Key Secrets to Moving & Unpacking Efficiently

 

Moving and unpacking can seem like a tedious process, but when you remember the 3 key secrets to getting the job done quickly and efficiently, it can make moving seem like an adventure.

Hire a Realtor 

If you happen to be looking in the Florida area, Amelia Island Real Estate, will definitely have your search come to an end. They are Floridians who deal with the perfect island home for you and your family. 

How exciting would it be to wake up to a cool Atlantic breeze and access to a full-service spa, biking, and walking trails and wellness and fitness centers? Even if you’re not moving to Florida, real estate agents are deeply connected and helpful when preparing for a move. They will take you through a breathtaking showcase experience of the different houses and property that will suit you and your family. 

Hire Movers

Looking forward to moving to your new home is an adventure, but when we think about moving, we dread the experience. Hiring professional movers, like Suddath is possibly the best decision you could make during this period. It not only saves you time but also it is cost effective. This is why: 

• Your items are safe and insured. Accidents may happen, and when they do, you need not worry about those valuable pieces of art or dishes. The company has got you covered. 

• They have the tools for the job. Once you hire professional movers, they come armed with the appropriate packing and moving equipment at your disposal.

• Efficiency is guaranteed. Professional movers ensure that everything is in order as they do their work systematically meaning they will label all the boxes correctly and offload them to the correct room. 

• Planning is made easy. When you hire professional movers, everything is taken care of from the day and time, and one does not have to deal with the last minute rushes. 

Make Time

Set aside 2-3 hours each night to unpack. Setting aside time each day will help alleviate the stress of feeling like you need to unpack everything within the first 24 hours. We recommend unpacking the bedroom first, and making sure you have clean linens before the move. This will give you a place to rest, and make you feel like your house is your home instantly. Technology must go last, so try to wait on plugging the TV in until all of the room are unpacked. The fewer the distractions the more motivated you will be to finished the task at hand.

Getting things back in order

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Since we have settled in our apartment, we have been slowly replacing furniture from all of the stuff that was lost or left behind before we became homeless due to my husband's accident. Most we have gotten free along side the road, like this desk from when our new neighbors moved and had this out for free. We snatched it up quickly but it has been sitting in our bedroom with things stacked on top of  it for sometime. 

Well the time has come to turn the desk  back into a useful piece of furniture and get more organized. With this being said I like to have a base for my computer so what when I move it around I don't scratch up the surface of my desk. I was able to find this 33'x14' PU Leather desk mat at Amazon. I had to look up PU Leather to find out what it meant as I had always heard it said but had never really knew what it was. Searching on the internet for things can sure be interesting to say the least. 

My desk still has a long way to go. The pictures were actually taken with my husband's laptop which is 15.6' as opposed to mine of a different brand but same size for those wondering how their computer may look on it. I will of course be adding my sorting baskets, stapler, etc to this desk to get the look I want to achieve and then it is all business, or lately mostly teaching school work, but that is a whole different kind of conversation. 

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Splishing and a Splashing.

This AncordWorks Bluetooth shower speaker is great for those who need music while enjoying their bath time. Besides being Bluetooth compatible (we had a hard time getting it to sink) it has a TF memory card slot so you can have your favorite bath time tunes ready to go. 

This is a great gift idea for teens, grads who are going off to college, or anyone who enjoys tunes while bathing.  It comes with charger, suction cup, carabiner clip, and instructions. Also comes with a 100% Risk-free 12 months Manufacture Warranty. 

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Charge and Organize

I like to multi task as much as possible, and if I an find a product that can do two things at once I am super happy. Our family misses our old house with large rooms and plenty of space for everything including a room of our very own for a home office. Gone are those days. We have gone from a 6 bedroom house to a 2 bedroom apartment. We are making due, but many of our things are still in storage while we are still finding how to put things in the space we have in our new home. We have donated many items as well having to throw out items due to mice getting into storage unit and ruining items. 

So with having said that we are still trying to come up with a working plan for a home office that can handle a place for both my husband and myself to be able to have room to do our thing on the internet. While still having space to have items available for the kids crafting as well as our own do-it-yourself projects. We really are a family that needs just a bit more space maybe a home with a garage and one extra room but that is for another conversation. Back to the task on hand. 

First and foremost. A spot for everyone to charge their devices where we can find them and charge them without having to hunt down a cord and if people come to visit they can hook up as well. This charger from Mstjry was just what we needed to really get us started on organizing in a smaller space. I am so excited by this and it fits everything we have in our home.  

I love that if someone visits we now have a dedicated spot where they can charge so there is no chance of missing cords or electronics. Everything is super easy to find and ready to use. Comes with three IOS or apple cords and two android cords. You can also change out your own cords for the cords needed as long as it starts with the USB connector. 

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Keep those points sharp

As parents soon as the kids started school we like to have a pencil sharpener available at home. Early on we decided on electric pencil sharpeners. This year we have one from Vic Tagen. Not that we needed a new one we just can't find out old one from when we moved. We know it is somewhere but no where it should have been so far so we picked this one up.

I like that it can be used in three different ways. One with 4 AA batteries, through USB, or with the included AC cord. Makes having it portable and ready great for our family.

This pencil sharpener also is safer since it will not turn on when the pencil shaving cover is not in place. Gives me a little piece of mind for when my grand daughter is over that she won't get hurt while using it.


The pencil shaving cover held about 12 pencils worth of shavings without binding up the sharpening area before having to empty. Great for home or school use. Has strongest sharpening when used with AC cord.

Now that we have all of our pencils sharpened it is homework time here in Marksville. What items do you like to have on hand for your children during school time?

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College Organization

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Graduation is just around the corner which means many graduates will be going off to college at the end of the summer. Going away for college you will have to be able to fit a lot in a tiny space so having baskets like these can really help out.

You can pull them off when ever you need to use them say at your desk or to reorganize. We have even used them over the headboards of our regular beds. We just had to stretch out out the hook a bit. We even use these on the towel rack to double space up in our bathroom. I can even see these being use in our pantry for small packaged items.



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History and physical notebook

If you have a med student in your family or you are a med student then you might need a notebook like this one from Medical Basics. This book has what you need to keep tract of your medical school work in the history and physical fields. The best part is that this book fits right into your lab coat pocket so you can have it with you and ready to go at a moments notice.


The History and physical notebook can be found on Amazon in one, two, and three packs.


100 complete H&P templates - Designed for medical students, by medical students. Optimized to have all the fields that you need and nothing else.
2 Page View - Each template includes 2 pages that are oriented side by side for a convenient 2 page view. (See product images for an example)
Quality Materials - Durable plastic cover, perforated pages and premium non-spiral wire bound
Compact - Notebook measures 8.5" x 5.5" and will conveniently fit in the pockets of any white coat or scrubs

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ZIPIT Talking Monstar

We try to make school as fun as possible and one way we do that is by letting our children pick a few fun items out to make their days just a bit brighter when they are at school. The ZIPIT Products not only do that for the kids, but as adults we love them too.

Awesome colors that scream play with me, and they all have their own attitude which makes them super cute. We have several of the ZIPIT products and I just ordered a few more for my daughter for next school year.

When you see something fun like this you have to jump on it quick before they sell out and I see these going quickly. I love that they have a warranty. How many school products do that? Maybe a handful.

These talking ZIPIT pouches are neat and easy to get going by downloading the app  which you can find on their site and on the product itself. The best part is you don't have to be a kid to enjoy these. Bring a little fun back into your day by grabbing some of these.

Who couldn't smile when they open their desk and pull out a pen from one of these pouches. I don't think many could, I know I certainly can't. I go so far to make up voices and whole attitudes based on their expressions. Don't forget the monster noises we can't forget those. Keep it fun and stay young at heart as long as you can.

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What ZIPIT has to say about their product.

ZIPIT Monstar is the only case/bag that comes to life with a free app that lets children:
* Record a video of their Monstar repeat anything using 3 different pitches
* Play a game with their Monstar
* Snap and save photos of their Monstar
* Share their videos and photos on social Medias directly from the app
App can be downloaded here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zipit-monstar/id914487936?mt=8

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Yum Yum Fun Healthy Snacks Care Package

Another great car package idea full of snacks of all kinds. Again some familiar and some new treats for our family to try. The hot peanuts were awesome as well as the Annie's snacks which were all new to us. Of course we loved the familiar products but the new products were new to our palette and very much loved so now I am in the market for these snacks for our girls for the summer months ahead.

This is a great care package for military , college students, and even for office appreciation. I also think this would make a great present for a mother to be to keep by where she nurses or feeds the baby so she can have a snack to, add some water bottles or 100% juice and you have a nice healthy snack for mom with some treats thrown in.

The Yum Yum Fun Healthy Snacks Care Package can be found on Amazon.


Each Healthy Snacks Care Package include (35 count): (1) Skinny Pop Popcorn .85 oz (1) Sensible Portions Veggie Straws Sea Salt 1 oz (1) Sensible Portions Veggie Straws Zesty Ranch 1 oz (3) Gardettos Original Recipe Snack Mix 1.75 oz (3) Chex Mix Traditional 1.75 oz (3) Annie's Organic Snack Variety (Assorted, will vary by box: Cheddar Bunnies, Berry Patch Fruit Snacks, Summer Strawberry Fruit Snacks) (3) Sabritas Peanut Mix (Assorted, will vary by box: Flamin' Hot, Salt and Lime, Picante, Japanese) 1.63 oz (2) Kars Sweet & Salty Mix 2oz (4) Motts Fruit Medley .8 oz (2) Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bar Oats 'n Honey 1.49 oz (1) Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bar Almond 1.2 oz (1) Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bar Peanut 1.2 oz (2) Nature Valley Trail Mix Chewy Granola Bar Fruit & Nut 1.2 oz (1) Kashi Chocolate Almond & Sea Salt Chewy Granola Bar with Chia 1.2 oz. (4) Quaker Chewy Granola Bar (Assorted, will vary by box: Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chunk) .84 oz (1) Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Chewy Bar 1.4 oz (1) Nature's Bakery Fig Bar Blueberry 2 oz (1) Nature's Bakery Fig Bar Raspberry 2 oz FUN IN EVERY BOX At Yum Yum Fun, we send a lot of yum and a lot of fun that your friends and family will enjoy with HAPPY FOOD FOR YOUR TUM! We pack our healthy snacks with love and care.

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Yum Yum Fun Healthy Snack Bars & Snacks Box

Awesome line up of snacks for a office appreciation gift, care package for your college student, or just something to have on hand for a gift anytime. Think classroom snacks. There were favorites and new treat to try. My gang literally dove in for some treats for school snacks right after the pictures were taken. This box lasted several weeks.

I think this is a great way to surprise your student away, military family member, or even send this to the maternity ward where you gave birth as an appreciation gift. How thrilled would they be to get a gift not on nurses day but just because they were there for you and your newborn. I happen to think it would be awesome.

The Yum Yum Fun box can be found on Amazon.


This Healthy Bars and Snacks Variety Pack is full of the following yummy treats perfect to share with your family and friends: 2 BelVita Bites Mixed Berry - 1.76 oz, 2 Kashi Chocolate Almond & Sea Salt 1.2 oz, 2 Fiber One Oats & Chocolate - 1.4 oz, 1 Fiber One Strawberry Streusel Bar 1.42 oz, 1 Nature Valley Biscuits Almond Butter - 1.35 oz, 2 Nature Valley Trail Mix Fruit & Nut - 1.2 oz, 2 Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Almond - 1.2 oz, 2 Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Peanut - 1.2 oz, 4 Nature Valley Oats & Honey - 1.49 oz, 3 Nutrigrain Apple, Blueberry, Strawberry - 1.3 oz, 6 Quaker Oats Chewy Granola Bars Assorted - .84 oz, 4 Nature's Bakery Fig Bars Blueberry, Raspberry - 2 oz, 4 Planters Nut Variety 1.5- 1.75 oz. Perfect as a healthy snacks gift basket, care package college, inmates, care package military, healthy snack kids, healthy snack gift basket or just as a treat for your family! This healthy snack box is great for healthy snacks for work or healthy kids snacks. FUN IN EVERY BOX At Yum Yum Fun, we send a lot of yum and a lot of fun that your friends and family will enjoy with HAPPY FOOD FOR YOUR TUM! We pack our healthy snacks with love and care.

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Eco -Friendly colored Pencils

Recently I was able to try this set of colored pencils from ONME and the first thing that stands out is the packaging which is awesome, then the wooden sharpener, and last but not least the 48 colored pencils all with nice wooden cases.

I love the case because it keeps all of the pencils safe and sound between uses, and it look great pretty much anywhere you store it.

Great gift idea for artists, those who like to color, decorate journals, or even for children for school projects. Think stocking stuffer, gift basket filler.





This set of colored pencils can be found on Amazon.


What ONME has to say about their product.

High quality drawing pencils for writing, drawing and sketching, extra-smooth lines in rough drafts, sketches and pencil illustrations
Set of 48 assorted colours, colorful pencils great for doing home/adult coloring books.A wonderful pencil set for coloring Secret Garden, Enchanted Forest,and Lost Ocean Coloring Book.
High print effect, smooth when using them, which is a wonderful pencil set for professional Artist Sketch Illustration Cartoon Watercolor Painted, etc.
Environmental friendly material which is harmless to your health, completely safe for use by anyone, including children and pregnant women, but small parts not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
Note: Choking Hazard: Small parts, not suitable for children under 3 years of age.

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BEBOOKA

This is a great bookbag for both girls or boys for school, college, camp, overnights, or scouts. Lots of room and even a place for ear phones to stick out of.

This is a nice size has a  padded back and good shoulder straps. one side has a mess pocket just the right size for a water bottle.

For our girls this makes a great back up backpack when their other backpacks are being washed. This bookbag is available in black and gray.



This Bebooka bookbag can be found on Amazon in two colors.


What Bebooka has to say about their product.

The yearning for adventure is what makes the Bebooka Adventure backpack, an indispensable tool for your everyday activities as well as when traveling.

Originating from the African Forest, comes a true representative, a courageous furry figure remains incognito in its heat-absorbing cactus. With its dark beady eyes, it invites us into its little universe, and who knows, it might just emerge out of the dark during plain daylight, away from its environment if it really loves you. Our little friend is a Little Duke, an endangered specie hunted in Africa for their alleged magical features. Booka is one of the few survivors of his family. Affectionate and docile, he is always searching for new friends. To be able to venture into his world, you will need his guidance, skills, and maybe even his MAGIC! The yearning for adventure is what makes the Bebooka Adventure backpack, an indispensable tool for your everyday activities as well as your secret escapades in the forest. Overcoming temperate climates with its multi-resistant material and versatile storage, Bebooka backpacks will meet your demands for adventure if put to test. WELCOME TO THE ULTIMATE BEBOOKA EXPERIENCE, BECAUSE…

Despite everything you need to have the attitude, to BE BOOKA.
So BEBOOKA.
WHY NOT BE SAVAGE?

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Small Electric pencil sharpener

Love that this pencil sharpener is electric,but can be used either in your USB port or in a regular outlet. Now I don't have to worry about the kids taking my large pencil sharpener off of my desk, they can just grab this and do their homework, drawing, or use it to just sharpen all of their colored pencils for school.

Great for home, office, school, college, etc. Has Three setting for different pencil tip settings blunt, medium, sharp.

You can find this pencil sharpener on Amazon.


What Imikas has to say about their product.

A High Quality Electric and Battery operated pencils sharpener from ImiKas featuring three sharpness settings (blunt, medium and sharp) and a unique stainless steel helical blade to give a smooth uniform cut.

Small, lightweight and truly portable, great for the desk, classroom or trips outside.

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