Enjoying the Chaos

A Merry Christmas from our house to yours!

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I have been reading poems to Captain every night. It's easier than a complete book, but still gives a great connection time. We are reading  Now We Are Six  by A.A. Milne. We have really loved this book but by far our favorite is :- The King's Breakfast by A. A. Milne  The King asked      The Queen, and      The Queen asked      The Dairymaid:      “Could we have some butter for      The Royal slice of bread?”      The Queen asked      The Dairymaid,      The Dairymaid      Said, “Certainly,      I’ll go and tell      The cow      Now      Before she goes to bed.”        The Dairymaid      She curtsied,     ...

Tired of the Christmas shopping, the baking and sugar overload, the Christmas festivities that keep you away from your family during the season? Take time special time to spend with your loved ones and invest in your community—with Focus on the Family's help! You can download a fun gift to give to your friends, family, and community! Each Christmas stocking stuffer card directs you to a special place to hear an Adventures in Odyssey Christmas episode. Plus, you’ll be able to read a special excerpt from Imagination Station #12, “Danger on a Silent Night.” Sign up here to download the free cards. Plus stop by this page for a slew of crafts, recipes, and stories to share with your family during this special time of year!   If you're still looking for one last gift to give your kids this year, give the gift of the Odyssey Adventure Club (OAC). It offers safe and free content for everyone in your family, including an Advent calendar, a broadcast download with ...

Friday was a huge success! We had our  Ozobot  party thanks to  Ozobot  and  Tryazon . I invited a lot of people, some didn't make it but we still had a great time. Tryazon sent us some Ozobots to share with friends and to learn how to use them. It was a blast, all of the kids loved using them. I asked my kids to play with them before the party and Captain loved it. He sat for an hour drawing routes and maps for the Ozobot. They charge quickly (it's a good job). Everyone who came to the party had a great time. I also had a friend Skype in because she was sick. Her kids really liked it, and I think they may be getting on for Christmas. So not only did my guests get to play with an Ozobot but I also gave one as a prize for a lucky winner. If you have checked out my social media lately you can see the winner's happy smiling face! We really loved these little robots. I will try and do a video soon to post on my  YouTube Channel . You can pick these ...

I love Christmas, and have great memories of Santa. Stockings were always one of my favorite parts of Christmas. One year I remember being very determined to stay up until Santa (well I actually called him Father Christmas being from England) arrived. I remember that I had a little hoop on my Christmas stocking that year and I wrapped it tightly around my finger so I knew that Father Christmas would have to wake me to fill it. What I actually woke to is the loop cut off my stocking... Christmas stockings can bring so much excitement, I remember the year we all used big white wool socks so many fun times. I love that they can be filled sometimes with everyday items, but when stuffed in a sock they become 'magical'. Here's some fun but educational ideas for your Christmas stockings this year;     Personalized Letter from Santa Gone are the days of trying to write in “Santa’s handwriting.” Educents has made it so easy to make your child feel special and loved b...

Well Jam has been on top form and has managed to pass off a a couple of scriptures since my last post. They were quite short ones but very meaningful so I still want to share them. The first one is Psalm 119:105 The second one is Psalm 127:3 And the one he is working on now is Proverbs 3:5-6. This is my favorite scripture ever! It's meaning has changed for me since I first memorized it at 15 but I still love it! Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” ©2011-2014 Chickensbunniesandhomeschool. All rights reserved. All text, photographs, ar...

We have been using  Life of Fred  for the last 4 years. Jam started with the  Introductions to Alegbra  books and Boo started at the beginning with Apples. Captain is working through the elementary books now too. I have recently purchased Life of Fred Chemistry  and I have the first three  Life of Fred Language Arts Books  so I feel really confident sharing this complete Life of Fred Buyer's guide with you! If you have any questions feel free to ask! "Life of Fred" is quickly becoming a buzzword in the homeschooling world. If any child has ever struggled with understanding math concepts, Fred is ready to jump in and help your child remember those tricky math concepts! So, why are the Life of Fred books gaining popularity? The books follow Fred Gauss, a child prodigy math genius, during his exciting adventures which encounter every day math situations. Children actually want to read these books. Your child can start using these books when...

For the last couple of weeks I have been 'coloring'. There is a huge trend at the moment with coloring books for Adults. I must admit I have been enjoying this over the last few weeks. I was offered a copy of  Heroines of the Old Testament  to review and believe me I have had a blast. The coloring book features 10 women from the Old Testament. The first woman featured is of course Eve, Queen Esther, Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Miriam, Rahab, Deborah, Ruth, and Hannah .  The designs are amazing, full of Geometric Patterns, Portraits, Animals, Plants. I even lost this book for a few days, I couldn't understand where it went as I always keep it with my other books and office supplies. Eventually I asked my kids if the knew where Mom's coloring book was...I know that sounds funny doesn't it. Well, I noticed Boo went a little quiet and the came to me with the book. She has 'borrowed' it and been coloring in it. She reminded me that I had said she could but I ...

All three of my kids use Life of Fred books! I was so excited to share these dolls with you! I know my kids would love them. We have been using Life of Fred for quite a few years. Jam and Boo are working on the higher level books and Captain is working through the elementary series. How much fun would it be to have these guys sat with them while they do their math. Fred is eight inches tall and ready to tackle math concepts big and small! But wait... that's not all of the exciting news!  Kingie is ready for an adventure too!!   Kingie loves to keep his best friend, Fred , company on all those silly math adventures! Your learners will love to have Fred and Kingie live and in person as they learn with Life of Fred! You can find both Fred & Kingie on Educents for $13.99 (retail price is $15). For limited time, Educents is offering 10% off and free shipping on your entire order. That means you can get any Fred books at an extra discount right now too. Have a...

I loved this book. In fact I enjoyed it so much that I read it in less than 24 hours. Now in my defense there was a swim meet involved and so I had very little to do for a whole afternoon. This story is set just after the World Fair in Chicago. Chicago itself has a notorious reputation and this story doesn't disappoint. It's not graphic or nasty just shows a glimpse into the rough and tumble of the underground illegal scene that was rampant during that time. Lydia works in the 'Reading Room' (the library). She becomes interested with a mysterious gentleman 'Sebastian'. He doesn't give his name, nor does he borrow books, just comes in and sits quietly and reads. They both love books and seem to have a lot in common, although they actually come from completely different worlds. A chance meeting starts a chain of events that changes their lives forever. Can Lydia trust Sebastian, who seems to control the city - Is it power or fear or a combination...