August 2018 - Jenny Minard

It took him three years, but he finally did it. My sweet little seven-year-old had saved up $100 all on his own. What was he going to do this this load of cash you may ask? And yes, it was all cash! Well, we decided to take him to the place that is every first grader's dream. The Legoland Discovery Center in Schaumburg, Illinois! If you are thinking about trying out Legoland, I strongly suggest you start small by visiting the Chicago discovery center. With lots of activities and family-friendly attractions, this is a vacation worth taking. Here are 11 tips to consider before heading to the windy city. (1.) Getting there Travelling to Legoland in Schaumburg is expensive! You'll end up spending an arm and a leg on tolls! At least, that's what it felt like to us. We were coming ... read more

I'm saying this in public now because a lot of my friends and family have been asking (or maybe wondering). It's official, and no, you can't talk us out of it. The decision was actually made when we put our kids in private school, but we just didn't know it. Are you ready? Here it is... We are going to homeschool our kids! My husband and I have been discussing and praying, and we know this is the best decision for our family. Although it may not be a decision you would make for your family, it's one that we know is right for us. We weighed the pros and cons and have come up with a list of why we are saying YES to homeschooling. (1) We want to really know what our kids are learning. My husband and I want to be able to choose what curriculum our kids will have for their ... read more

11 Tips for Planning a Trip to the Legoland Discovery Center

8 Reasons to Homeschool

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