by Classic Housewife

History And Geography School at Home

U.S. States and Capitals, WonderMaps, and Permanent Markers.

{This post contains affiliate links.} Otherwise entitled: Learning and Practicing States and Capitals With WonderMaps and FUN. Or also: How to Be a Fun Teacher Instead of a Fuddy Duddy. I have smart friends. And you know what smart moms do? They listen to their smart friends. So I have to give credit where credit is due.. it was not my brilliant idea to LET my kids have the permanent …

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Guitar Pick Flower Bouquet

How to Make a Guitar Pick Flower Bouquet Materials You Need: 60 Guitar Picks Glue Dots 6-stemmed silk flower bouquet, “beheaded” 12, 2-inch Foam Circles (Hot Glue) How to Make Guitar Pick Flowers: Attach 5 guitar picks to a foam circle with glue dots. Repeat with identical picks and glue dots. Make 6 sets of matching guitar pick flowers. Assembling the Guitar Pick Bouquet Secure the beheaded floral bouquet in …

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Temporary Insanity: Surviving Life with PMDD, Part 2

Yes, that third pregnancy sent “normal” completely out the window.  I used to watch those commercials that would come on for “that new diagnosis called PMDD,” and outwardly I’d scoff, “here we go with another label to throw prescription drugs at,” and inwardly I’d say, “THAT SOUNDS JUST LIKE ME.” I thought it was in my head and I denied it. If you read Part One, you know that I …