Category Archives: humor

Kids and Glitter

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

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Homeschool Pets: Hermit Crabs Who Won’t Die, Tadpoles With Mosquito Larvae and Other Adventures

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

We recently had Pet Care Day at Creekside Learning. Or, perhaps a better title would be Time to Stop Neglecting the Pets Day. I am mainly talking about the toad and hermit crabs that we got over two and a … Continue reading →

Posted in homeschooling, humor, Learning Spaces | 6 Comments

Some Days Are Like This

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Just so you don’t think that I am always all I-love-homeschool, skipping through the forest with my darling children finding turtles and using a lot of exclamation points to proclaim my love for an obscure but brilliant piece of curricula, … Continue reading →

Posted in homeschooling, humor, life, Parenting | 17 Comments

Hey, Girl

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

First, there were the hilarious Hey, Girl craft photos. Then Dori at Cleveland Homeschooler started making the homeschool Hey, Girl series. Even funnier. Then Jenae, at I Can Teach My Child, came up with a contest. Submit a photo of … Continue reading →

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Goats Do the Strangest Things

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

So yesterday, a goat was licking my car and today it cost me $350 but it’s actually a blessing in disguise. We went to the farm on Wednesday, as usual, to pick up our milk. One of the goats that … Continue reading →

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I’m Starting The-Super-Busy-Mommy-Relaxation-Club. And You’re Invited.

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

One of the benefits of homeschooling is that I get to spend all day with my kids. One of the drawbacks of homeschooling is that I get to spend all day with my kids. I love them with every fiber … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Moms need "me time" | 13 Comments

All in a Day’s Work

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

While Firefly and The Queen Bee worked on painting props out on the deck for our pretend restaurant from the FIAR book, Night of the Moonjellies… Love Bug did some potty training, homeschool style. See, he’s actually looking at the … Continue reading →

Posted in almost wordless wednesday, F.I.A.R., humor, keeping toddlers busy so you can actually educate your older children, toddlers | 3 Comments

Celebrating Dr. Seuss with Wacky Wednesday

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Here are some fun ways to celebrate Wacky Wednesday. You can do this any time, but March is fun, as  Dr. Seuss’ birthday is on March 2nd. First, read the story. Then, decorate your house Wacky Wednesday style while the kids are … Continue reading →

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Posted in Early Elementary Years, homeschooling, humor, kindergarten, literature-based learning, preschool | 19 Comments

Why We Can Never Ever Take Our Kids to the Japanese Steakhouse Ever Again

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

We figured we couldn’t go wrong.   They cook stuff  right in front of you, make those little volcanoes out of the onion rings, flip shrimp onto your plate.  They give the kids those paper chef-hat menus.  It’s a coloring page. … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Parenting, toddlers | 11 Comments

Germs and the Husbands who Deny Them

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Apparently, all of the germs within a hundred mile radius have teamed up and decided to meet at our house.  We have not one, not two, but very likely three separate illnesses going on here and they involve all manner … Continue reading →

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