Mommy Octopus

Happy Labor Day everyone! We went to the mountains with our camper and enjoyed a great time as a family. We swam, played in the creek, watched an outdoor movie, hiked, and then ended up in the ER with one of my daughters. She fell on the hike and broke part of her hand where the pinkie finger and hand meet. What an adventure that turned out to be! She’s doing well in a splint and we will meet with an orthopedist this week to see what needs to be done next.

Here’s what we are making this week:

Monday: Salad, beans, mac and cheese

Tuesday: Tacos

Wednesday: Spaghetti

Thursday: Chicken salad sandwiches

Friday: Cheesy Bacon Chicken, broccoli

Saturday: Chili

Sunday: Homemade pizza!

It’s time to snag your LEGO Advent Calendar, plus some are currently on sale at Walmart.com! Check out these deals!

LEGO City Advent Calendar – was $29.99, currently on sale for only $19.97!  

LEGO Friends Advent Calendar – Was $29.99, currently on sale for only $19.97!

LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar – $29.97

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.

Throughout our homeschooling years, all of my children have used various online programs. One that has always been used in their younger years is Reading Eggs from Blake eLearning Inc.

For review purposes, we have been using Reading Eggs with my 5th grader, 4th grader, and Kindergartener. This program is geared toward children ages 2-13. Even though the title implies reading skills, Reading Eggs is far more than just simply learning letters and sounds.

The program offers MathSeeds, Reading Eggs, Reading Eggs Junior, Reading Eggspress, and Fast Phonics. All of these programs are available both on a computer and as an app. I’m always a fan of programs with an app feature!

My Kindergartener has been working on Reading Eggs and MathSeeds during the review period. We use it as a reward a few times a week for when he completes his book work for the day. He’s then given time to work on his Reading Eggs program. My son’s favorite part of the program is actually MathSeeds, where he is learning numbers, number words, and shapes. He also likes working on ReadingEggs to practice site words. After completing lessons, he is given a quiz to go over what he has learned so far. There were a few times that I would have to help him on the quiz because he was in a rush to move along and missed a few things. Once I reminded him to slow down, he was able to move along again. Above, you can see him putting together sentences based on what the app is telling him.

My 5th grader prefers working on Reading Eggspress, where she reads stories and answers questions afterward. She also states that she likes having the avatar so that she can change their outfits often. Through different activities, the kids earn golden eggs that they can redeem toward virtual prizes. On their dashboard, they can spend those by simply clicking on Plaza and then shopping.

For my Fourth grader, she’s also a fan of Math Seeds. Out of my kids, she’s probably the one that likes reading the least, but she enjoys this program. She says that Reading Eggs helps make reading fun for her. It’s not just reading, though. For example, with the screen shot above, she was learning about the “point of view” in writing. It did an excellent job teaching about who is telling a particular story.

Beyond just an online program, members also have access to a Homeschool Program Guide to help shape and schedule learning for Kindergarten-2nd grade students.  There are a bunch of printables available to members as well.

Overall, we are fans. Reading Eggs definitely is one of our go-to programs for the kids and we are excited to continue working through their programs with our younger kids.

Interested in trying it out?  Reading Eggs is currently offering a FREE 30 Day Trial so you can see if it is a fit for your family.  It’s one that I plan to continue with my younger kids until they master all of the concepts.

For more information, you can visit the Reading Eggs website.  You can also find out more on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube.  You can also read more reviews on this product and others from the Homeschool Review Crew by clicking the banner below.

I love these!! My kids had cute initial hats when they were little and these are just precious! Right now on Jane.com, you can get a Personalized Kids Beanie for $9.99 and shipping is $2.49.

There are 5 different colors to choose from, 3 font styles, and 16 thread styles. Ships no later than Tue, Sep 15.

I love fun apps and programs that help my children learn.  Right now Vooks is offering 1 year free subscription to all school teachers and homeschool educators!  I just registered for mine as a homeschool parent and received access fairly quickly afterward.

Vooks is a streaming service for kids, where storybooks come to life!  I think we are going to like this!  Head on over to Vooks.com to register!

Hanna Andersson fans! Amazon has a 30% off clickable coupon for select Hanna Andersson pajamas and leggings right now! The red and white or the green and white striped pajamas would be perfect for Christmas photos!

Original stripe-print pajama set in certified organic cotton is the perfect soft sleep layer for kids. Ready-to-grow cuffs keep the fit. Perfect pajamas for sleep and play. Smooth seams surround your bundle in comfort all night and day.

Amazon currently has a large section of books and flash cards that are part of a buy 2 get 1 free offer! Many popular learning work books are part of this deal! Click here to view everything included in this offer.

Here are a few included in this deal:

Flash Cards – Numbers 0-100 – currently $3.49

What is the Constitution – currently dropped to $3.99

Where is Our Solar System – currently dropped to $2.67

Bob Books – Emerging Readers Workbook – K – currently dropped to $5.91!

School Zone Flash Cards – $5.99

And tons more! Popular books like Magic Treehouse, Harry Potter, and more! Head on over to create your own B2G1 sale and many of the books are already on sale!

Happy Monday! This week, we are celebrating our baby turning FIVE! How is that even possible? This past weekend, my son and my husband went to the Currahee Military Museum up in Toccoa with their Trail Life Troop to learn about paratroopers. They had a great time and would definitely recommend others visiting there.

We’ve completed 23 days of school and it’s going really well! Proud of my kiddos! Hope you all have a great school year whether you are new to homeschooling, old to homeschooling, or are public schooling. Have a great week!

Monday: Pizza

Tuesday: Chicken Pot Pie

Wednesday: Hot dogs, homemade mac and cheese

Thursday: Lentil soup

Friday: Burgers

Saturday: Grilled chicken

Sunday: Leftovers or fix your own dinner

Today starts an extra 40% off Carters.com clearance! Prices are amazing and you could easily stock up on baby gifts for all the upcoming arrivals!

I just grabbed some of these gowns for just $6.59 for the 2 pack to put away for gifting. Great deals! Let me know what deals you find! Shipping is free on orders over $35 or you can see if you have the option to pick up at your local store.

If you or someone you know is having a baby, Amazon has you covered! Currently they are offering $30 off $100 select baby items purchase. The discount will automatically show up at checkout on qualified items.

Many diapers, wipes, and bath items are included in this sale. Here’s one deal idea:

• 3 Boxes of Newborn Pampers $24.27
• 2 Boxes of Huggies Wipes $13.98
• Total: $100.77
• -$25 automatically
• Finally Cost: $75.77 for all!