Posts by Betsy
22 Classic Short Stories on YouTube
My daughter is currently writing her short story for Challenge B and reading classics short stories to inspire her. She’s always been my kid that has struggled with reading . The masters wrote these stories, so their short length doesn’t exactly make them easy reads. I’ve rounded up those short stories read on YouTube to…
Read More150+ Awesome Alternatives to Screen Time
It can be really challenging to compete with screens these days. First of all, screens offer some excellent learning and exploring opportunities. Secondly, they give us as parents a bit of time to get something done! Even though screens aren’t the enemy on their own, they can quickly take over your life. Over the years…
Read MoreThe Beartooth Highway – A Drive with Incredible Beauty
I love planning trips, and at this time of year, I’m dreaming about them! Last year Andy wanted to go to Yellowstone National Park for his Senior family trip. When I made the plan, I mapped our route to stop at Mount Rushmore, and then stop for a couple of days at a remote cabin…
Read More10 Reasons You Should Read It Again
“I will never read a book twice. There are just too many good books out there to read one a second time.” I’ve heard this sentiment often. I get it. If there are so many books on my shelf that I want to read, why would I ever think about reading one again? While it…
Read MoreBook Review: Find More Money by Art Rainer
I was given a review copy by B&H Publishing in exchange for a fair review. Homeschoolers, single-income families, and many Americans struggle with balancing their budget. It’s not always because they are not being wise with their money. Art Rainer argues in his book Find More Money that often times there is an income issue…
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