Author Archives: Karla

Connect kids with family using Google Hangouts

If you were worried that Google Plus might just be another thing, you were probably right. (I’ve been through Myspace and Facebook!). But now there is a  cool new Google Hangouts feature that makes it a valuable resource for connecting … Continue reading

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Like Try Before You Buy? Try Gizmo Takeout

I have not had a chance to try this out yet – really we have just about everything you can imagine in our house already, but this sounds like a great idea and I had to share.  If you have … Continue reading

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Want a computer you aren’t afraid to let your kids experiment on? Check out the Raspberry Pi!

Raspberry Pi is one of the hottest and cheapest little computers in the world right now.  Almost one million of these $35 machines have shipped since last February! The Raspberry Pi is a single-board computer developed in the UK by … Continue reading

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Homeschool Tools Needed

I recently was reading up on tools needed for homeschooling and found these lists.  Personally we don’t home school but we supplement.  Education does not end with the afternoon school bus.  Some tools that you can use include: Computer paper … Continue reading

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Lapbooking

If you homeschool or would like to add to your children’s school lessons, lapbooks are a great way to do it.  If you do a google search on any topic plus lapbook you should be able to find some resources.  … Continue reading

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