For the past year or so, I've been hearing about the Homer app, including lots of messages asking what I think about it. Since I hadn't tried it out. . . .I've had zero opinions. But I finally downloaded a few weeks ago and my younger girls have been using it and I thought I'd share how we're using it and why I like it. What is Homer? Homer is a learning app that’s specifically designed to teach reading skills for kids from 2-8. It's ad-free and you can try it for 60 days for free ... Read More about How We’re Using the Homer App
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Everything You Should Know About Thriftbooks
Thriftbooks is my new go-to for discount books for both kids and adults. They have millions of titles, plus free shipping on orders over $15. Have you heard of Thriftbooks.com? I first discovered it years ago when I put together this list of ways to build your home library on a budget, and since then I've been floored by what an amazing resource it is. Why I Love Thiftbooks As the name suggests, Thriftbooks primarily sells used books and you can get books for a smoking deal, usually in ... Read More about Everything You Should Know About Thriftbooks
Listen Up: A List of Podcast Episodes I’ve Been Interviewed On
A few weeks ago, I got a message from a reader saying she'd just listened to the Mint Arrow Messages podcast episode I was on and asked if I had a list of all the podcasts episodes I'd done over the years. I didn't then, but I do now! If you're interested in the podcast interviews I've done both about books and reading or about business and blogging, they're all linked below. Happy listening! Books and Reading Podcast Episodes 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms: How to Make Reading with ... Read More about Listen Up: A List of Podcast Episodes I’ve Been Interviewed On
Why you should give up on a book you aren’t enjoying (and let your child do the same!)
One of the questions I get asked frequently is "How do you find time to read so much." One of my biggest secrets is that I read books I WANT to read. Which means that the opposite is also true - I DON'T read books I don't want read. My best tip if you want to read more books? QUIT the book you don't like. I know that for many readers, leaving a book unfinished feels like heresy. It's easy to have a sense that "real" readers complete any book they start, whether they like it or ... Read More about Why you should give up on a book you aren’t enjoying (and let your child do the same!)
Wonder Math (formerly known as Wonderland/ Revolution Math)
This post is sponsored by Wonder Math (formerly known as Wonderland Math/ Revolution Math), a brilliant interactive way to help your child learn (and love!) math. Get your first month plus a learning kit for $1 with the code JANSSEN! Schooling for my children is a tricky subject for me. I love the idea of homeschooling, but it doesn't feel like the right thing for our family right now. For both Bart and me, one of the hardest parts of leaving Arizona was leaving behind the girls' ... Read More about Wonder Math (formerly known as Wonderland/ Revolution Math)