Science Ninjas "Big Trouble with Simple Machines" Book Review

I'm gonna be transparent here.  Make an honest confession.  I'm not a "science-y person." I think its interesting.  I love watching people explain experiments, etc.  But I feel completely inadequate when it comes to explaining it myself.  Especially when the aforementioned "it" is something like physics or chemistry. That's why I was THRILLED to receive a review copy of Big Trouble with Simple Machines, from Science Ninjas!

S'Mores Bark

I love trying new recipes!  Especially desserts!  And especially during the holidays!  One of my favorite things to do is find new ways to make old favorites!  That's why I love this recipe!!! This deliciousness is S'Mores Bark!!! The recipe comes from Lisa at Wine & Glue ! Its SOOO GOOD!!!  And so fun! Try it for yourself!  (And make sure you head over to Wine & Glue and check out all the amazingness over there!)

Here's the recipe:

1.) Melt 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips and spread them onto a wax paper-covered pan. (I used one that was about 9x13, but the chocolate doesn't cover the whole bottom, so don't worry. Also, make sure not to spread it too thin.)

2.) Place pan in fridge for 30 min so chocolate can harden.

3.) Melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips. Stir in 1 cup marshmallow fluff and microwave for 30 seconds.  Immediately spread over chocolate on the pan.  4.) Spread broken graham crackers (3 full sheets) on top of marshmallow and press into the marshmallow. (Make sure to press it in. Makes it easier to spread the chocolate on top later.) Place in fridge for another 30 minutes.

5.) Melt 2 cups chocolate chips and spread on top of marshmallows and crackets. Place in fridge or freezer for 2 hours to harden. 

6.) Once hardened, cut into pieces (the marshmallow makes it a bit difficult to just break into pieces, so I cut it with a big knife.) 7.) Store in the fridge.

Animo Game Review

We love incorporating games into our homeschool and our family time, but one type of game that is difficult to find is a biblically-based game.  They do exist, but most of them are either merely Bible trivia or simple roll and move board games.  So when I find a new Bible-based came, I always wanna know more!  That's why I was excited to do a review for Animo: Living Deck Bible Verse Game!

Eagle-Gryphon Games Review

With Christmas coming up, I'm always on the look for great Christmas presents.  But I like to get my kids things that will grow with them.  Things they'll be interested in for more than a week.  Haha!  Don't get me wrong.  We get our kids toys.  But I love getting them some things we can enjoy together - like crafts or games!  Games are a favorite in our house!  And Eagle-Gryphon Games has some great titles!  They were kind enough to send us a few for review!

Play Nine Card Game Review

As you've probably already guessed, my family loves games!  And I'm particularly partial to games that are both fun AND educational!  Play Nine is one of those games.  It's fairly easy to learn, simple to play, and fun for a wide range of ages!  Plus it has math educational value!!!

Election Night and PlaySmart Dice Game Review

I LOVE gameschooling!  You can use pretty much any game - even super simple ones - as gameschooling.  But sometimes its great to have games that are particularly educational! Semper Smart Games has created one of those SUPER EDUCATIONAL games - Election Night - and I LOVE it!!!

The World Game Review

We have lots of math-centered games, critical thinking games, agility games, and even science-oriented games.  But we don't have tons of geography games. There's geography in some well known trivia games, but the problem with those is: if you don't know the answer, you lose.  I wanted something I could play with my kids - where they could learn but also have a chance to win.  That's when I found The World Game!

Cowboy Breakfast Casserole

This casserole is super easy and perfect for a holiday breakfast because you can prep it the night before, cover and store in the fridge, then just throw it in the oven in the morning! Takes 45 minutes to an hour to bake.  That's just about the amount of time it takes for everyone to open and admire their CHristmas presents!  Haha!  Once everyone is done, breakfast is served! 

Renegade Games Lanterns: A Harvest Festival and Lanterns Dice: Lights In The Sky Game Review

I'll admit it.  I'm a complete sucker for a pretty game!  Anyone else?  Haha!  If a game is beautiful, I'm instantly intrigued!  But sometimes I'll find a game that "looks" beautiful, but is either too boring or too difficult to make playing it enjoyable.  Lanterns: The Harvest Festival and Lanterns Dice: Lights In The Sky are NOT those kind of games!  These games are beautiful, enjoyable, and easy to play!

Uncle Goose Educational Blocks Review

Every Christmas I have the same dilemma - what to gift my kids.  I know that they are going to get lots of toys from family.  And we don't live in a palace, so we have to make room for every new toy.  Haha!  So I like to get my kids things that are both fun AND educational!  And Uncle Goose is one of my favorite companies to shop from!  Their blocks are beautiful, well made, fun, AND educational!!!

Llama Drama and Llama Drama Holiday Edition Card Game Review

Today's gameschool review has a really fun holiday twist! - Its a cool card game AND a holiday version!  Llama Drama and Llama Drama Holiday Edition!

Story Time Chess Review - Even a 3 Year Old Can Learn To Play Chess!

Can I confess something?  I don't know how to play chess.  I've always wanted to!  I even tried to get my dad to teach me when I was a teenager.  But that lasted all of half an hour.  I just could NOT remember how each of the pieces moved.  Actually, I think my brain just shut off in anticipation of the difficulty.  Haha!  But I've always wanted to know how to play, and I want my kids to learn, so I was THRILLED to find out about Story Time Chess!