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Ants on a Log

Thursday, 19 September 2019 by TOSBlog

Raise your hand if you know what Ants on a Log is, and better yet, raise your hand if you have eaten the classic snack. Did you know there is a National Ants on a Log Day?! The second Tuesday in September is the big day; for 2019 it falls on Tuesday, September 10!

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Nature Study: Sprouting an Avocado Pit in a Pot

Wednesday, 18 September 2019 by TOSBlog

About two years ago, my children and I started an avocado tree by putting a pit in a jar with water, suspended with toothpicks. You can read about that here. We had tried sprouting avocado pits this way before, once with success (until my cat ate the plant). Most of the time, though, they

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The Best and Most Affordable Homeschool Online Courses

Tuesday, 17 September 2019 by TOSBlog

Parents who choose to homeschool their children believe in the importance of quality education, but they may not have much money to spend on it. Many couples give up a second income so that one parent can stay home full-time and teach the kids. Such families are always in search of affordable homeschool online.

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Hey Mama Monday: Are You Part of the Mama Club?

Monday, 16 September 2019 by TOSBlog

Hey Mama, That little stinker this morning is driving you batty. They can be so devious at times. And they are loud. They don’t care about all the sacrifices you have made (and make daily for them) because they have nothing to compare it to. No life experience. No wisdom to speak of. So