My daughter does not like studying for her spelling tests. In fact, she really, really hates studying for them. Earlier this year, I'd spend at least an hour a day arguing with her about going over 15 words.  Needless

FuseFly is a social network that is similar to a Facebook format, but is geared toward homeschool families.  As a mother of four, and a friend with other homeschool moms with several kids, this is a fun, safe way for

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Slate set out to rate backpacks appropriate for a 5- to 8-year-old. They excluded character backpacks and those with wheels or messenger-style. The two with the highest grades (A-) were the LL Bean Junior Original Backpack

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