This year we completed the summer reading programs of two different libraries. It makes it much easier when you can just track online.
The Kansas City Public library was the first one we completed. It offers small toy incentives throughout, BUT they offer Kansas City Royals tickets when you finish the whole program. When the Royals weren't doing so well, you could score tickets for the whole family, but now it was limited to two tickets.
Daddy and daughter time!
Mija was totally psyched about seeing Billy Butler play.
And she scored a new finger...in pink instead of Royal blue.
The other library we worked through was the Mid-Continent Public library. No toys or tickets though them. You earn books and maybe a hat or messenger bag at the end. Mija decided on all books.
How did summer reading go for you?
Yes, you read that correctly. CVS ExtraCare Bucks were an answer to prayer.
You see, while my husband has found a job, it doesn't offer much to live on after insurance, rent, and utilities.
So we found ourselves facing the end of the pay period with no money and little food. In fact, the past few days I've literally been praying for food to feed my family. I'm not talking about not having anything we like. I'm talking about not having anything to fix AT ALL.
I faced today with a half pound of ground turkey, a box of couscous, and a few cans of veggies. That could be one meal, but I needed one more meal to make it until my husband gets paid tomorrow.
CVS to the rescue.
Yesterday, I received an email with a $3 ECB from CVS. At first, I dismissed it but then I realized that could be $3 in free food!
Today I scrounged up about $2 in pennies and proceeded to CVS.
Here is what I purchased:
Both items were on sale 2/$5. The total before the sale and ECB would have been $7.28, but I only paid $2.00 which is a savings of 73%.
This will give me 2+ meals.
1. I'll mix the Mac & Cheese with the cooked ground turkey with some canned veggies on the side. I "splurged" on the Deluxe because we are out of butter and milk; with the deluxe those items are not needed.
2. Fried sliced ham with couscous and canned veggies.
3. Left over ham with ?
So thankfully, God answered my prayer to be able to feed my family through CVS ExtraCare Bucks!
You know the school year is drawing near when you start planning...or thinking of planning...or thinking about planners at least!
Well, think about planners no longer. The answer is The Well-Planned Day Planner. It is made by Home Educating Family which also does the Home Educating Family Blog for which I write.
I have used and shared about it before. I still really like it! It is a FAMILY homeschool planner. It has more than just room to plan lessons. It can help plan your life.
It has:
- Organize and Plan for up to 4 children in one convenient book.
- Four Student Class Plans: Schedule each student's class assignments.
- Four Student Time Schedules: Track each day by the hour.
- Weekly Schedule: Organize your week with class assignments, weekly priorities, prayer requests, dinner menu, and notes.
- Month at a Glance: Plan field trips, enrichment activities and books to read
- Semester Attendance & Progress Reports
- Perforated Report Cards
- Menu Planning: Plan weekly meals and conveniently shop with perforated shopping lists.
- Family Worship: Read through the Bible in a year.
- Insightful homeschool articles and tips to inspire you throughout the year.
- Two new elements are: Monthly Tabs and 2 page monthly layout
I really like the convenient, perforated shopping lists. I jot things down as I think of it which keeps me from being distracted during lessons. I use one of the attendance pages to keep track of our hours since that is what our state requires.
Check out THIS LINK to see what the actual planner looks like! There are 90 pages to look at so you get a good taste of what it is like.
Want some ideas on how to use the planner? Here is an article entitled 10 Ways to Use Your Well-Planned Planner.
Ready for the giveaway?
We'll be giving away one planner. It is running from now until Sunday, August 5 at midnight. Unfortunately, for legal reasons, this is for US residents only.
Congrats to Valerie!!!
Don't forget. You can always order one if don't win! They also have student planners. It comes in a floral pattern and tech pattern.
They also have their great magazine.
