Another great idea came to me earlier. I know that my kids love going to the zoo. For us it actually comes out cheaper to buy a yearly membership than to pay full price for one or two visits!
Our local zoo offers some special rates and discounts at this time of year. You can make the purchase online or in person which also makes it a little extra convenient. Your loved ones will remember your thoughtfulness every time they visit their favorite place!
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I just found these and I had to share as I’m gonna stock up on a couple for my kids! They are at up to 70% off right NOW! WOW! And they ship FREE with Amazon Prime… hurry and they will arrive before Christmas… these probably won’t last for long!
So many to choose from! What’s your favorite?
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Do you have a nature lover on your gift list? Do you live in Florida? IF you answered YES then this may be the perfect gift:
Florida State Parks Gift Cards Available!
Holidays are about giving, and the best gifts aren’t things, they’re memories and experiences! With the help of Florida State Parks, you can give someone you care about the gift of the outdoors and start making memories.
Your state may offer the same deal too!
Every year has four seasons, and each season has its own set of holidays. While homeschooling I try to take advantage of the holidays to research and teach my children about them. We have the flexibility to take time and study these important dates.
Holidays or special days that were set apart for remembrance started way back in Genesis. We use a lot of biblical references and studies in our homeschooling so it is important to me to that my children learn about the true meanings and origins of these days. As a teacher I can also have some control over what they are exposed to as well.
We don’t generally do an in depth study on any particular date. If the kids are more interested in one holiday then we may do a little extra. We can usually turn these into mini units and work them in with our regular school work. I will also leave out seasonal or holiday themed items for the kids to explore independently.
The key in our house is to keep it simple. We don’t have to decorate for every holiday. We don’t have to go overboard with learning about it. Sometimes just a brief discussion or a couple of YouTube videos is all we do. However there are some holidays that hold more importance here at our house. Christmas and Easter are two of those holidays. I have always wanted to try to do an Advent calendar or study so this year I am attempting to begin one.
I will try my best to keep this page updated and post resources that we are using as well. Please feel free to leave suggestions in the comments too.
Others:
This site, A to Z Kids Stuff, has a list of special days and activities that you can check out for more ideas.
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I know sometimes it’s hard to buy gifts and you run out of ideas. Below are links to all of the gift-giving ideas I’ve posted, all in one place! I hope you enjoy… but please note that some of those posts will contain affiliate links. (Scroll to the bottom for links to sites.)
Another Gift Idea: Zoo Membership
Check Out Kirby’s Korner Shop on CafePress!
Celebrate Earth Month With Green Kid Crafts! (A great gift for any time of the year.)
Reblog: The Best Gifts For Homeschoolers – Awe Filled Homemaker
Gift Cards: The Ultimate Perfect Gift For Every Occasion
Cyber Monday Deal: Kids Cook Real Food eCourse 11/27-11/29 Click the link to be directed to their current offers.
Reblog: Stuck for Ideas for Christmas Presents for Your Man?
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