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Friendship Day
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Friendship Day honors our friendships, new and old. Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on the first Sunday in August.
Do you know a special friend who could use a little encouragement? Here are some gift ideas for them. Continue reading “Friendship Day”
Have You Bought Your School Supplies Yet?
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We’ve bought the majority of our school supplies for the upcoming year. I know from experience that this is something best done sooner rather than waiting to the last minute.
Not sure what to buy? Check out my post here with our Free Printable Back to school list. I’ll try to start planning for our next year’s school choices about midyear. This gives me plenty of time to research and make lists for supplies that we’ll need.
Not homeschooling? Check with your child’s school and/or teacher for supply list. Many times the local Walmart will have a handy checklist available when you walk in. Continue reading “Have You Bought Your School Supplies Yet?”
Granny’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Chocolate Chip Cookies are always a favorite around here. Did you know that August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day? Be sure to share a link to your favorite recipe in the comments below. Continue reading “Granny’s Chocolate Chip Cookies”
August Holidays
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I will try to update this list with some fun activities as well. Feel free to click the links to find out more about the origins and meanings behind these special days. I plan to incorporate a few of these into our normal homeschool routine to add a little fun and excitement to our days. I’ll update this page with ideas we’ve found as we go through the month. Have fun and maybe make up your own personal family holiday or tradition for the month!
This month is also known as:
- Admit You’re Happy Month
- Family Fun Month
- Dog Days of Summer – July 3 – August 11
- International Clown Week – always August 1-7
- National Catfish Month
- National Eye Exam Month
- National Golf Month
- Take the family to the local putt putt course
- Peach Month
- Read James and The Giant Peach with the kids or watch the DVD
- Water Quality Month
- Check your water quality with one of these kits
- National Picnic Month
- Plan the perfect picnic with one of these baskets
And the different weeks are recognized as:
- Week 1 National Simplify your Life Week
- See Click here for the first post in my Simplify Your Life series (available July 29)
- Week 2 National Smile Week
- Week 3 Friendship Week
- Week 4 Be Kind to Humankind Week
(These links will be updated as we get closer to the actual holidays.) Continue reading “August Holidays”
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