There are lots of ways grandparents can encourage their grandchildren to read. Grandparents reading to grandchildren is an obvious way. But did you think about what books you keep at your house for them? How about giving books as gifts to grandchildren? I’ve got great ideas for the types of books that grandparents can keep around their house to entertain visiting grandchildren. And I’ve also got lots of ways to make book gifts more exciting! Read on for lots of great suggestions of books to read to grandchildren, books to own, and books to give grandchildren as gifts that will foster a love of reading!
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In defense of the SAT
This post may contain text and image affiliate links. You pay the same price, but I may receive a small commissions for purchases through those links.Anyone familiar with my frustration with the flaws of the PSAT being used to identify elite students who qualify for large scholarships as National Merit Scholars, and the damaging effects of the College Board high volume AP classes, might be surprised that I would come out in defense of the SAT. But like most things in life, the issue of college entrance exams – part of the bigger standardized testing debate – is not black and white. There are pros and cons to the SAT, as well as the ACT and other standardized tests. There are some very good arguments for keeping the SAT, including one that I haven’t seen discussed – a way in which the SAT and ACT are effective at identifying smart students that might otherwise be overlooked. I’ll use my family’s personal experiences to illustrate this point.
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Mermaid Birthday Party Favor Ideas
This post may contain text and image affiliate links. You pay the same price, but I may receive a small commissions for purchases through those links.Need some favor ideas for a mermaid birthday party? It’s more fun to send the kids home with something they’ll really love. I’ve got 18+ mermaid party favor ideas – some easy DIY you can make and some you can buy – to get you started!
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13 Best Books for Girls in Middle School – My Daughters’ Favorites
This post may contain text and image affiliate links. You pay the same price, but I may receive a small commissions for purchases through those links.Looking for a great books for girls in middle school to read? Who better to ask than another middle school girl? This isn’t just some book list made by some librarians, teachers or other authors. They are not all award-winning middle books and their not all popular middle school books that are on every book list. But all of these books are among my own daughters’ favorite books that they read in middle school – a best books for girls in middle school book list!
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Maui Hawaii – First Trip Travelers Guide
This post may contain text and image affiliate links. You pay the same price, but I may receive a small commissions for purchases through those links.Planning a trip to Maui, Hawaii? Most travel guides are written by experts, people who have traveled to a destination again or again. Or they’re written by a resident – someone who lives there. They’re written by people who have been everywhere and done everything! So why would you want to read a guide by a first time traveler? Simple. Because you’re a first time traveler.
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Hawaii with teens, 8 tips for the best trip – Hawaii vacation 23
This post may contain text and image affiliate links. You pay the same price, but I may receive a small commissions for purchases through those links.Hawaii is one of the best places to vacation with teens. Just the reputation alone is enough to get your kids excited! Our family vacation to Maui was one of the best we’ve ever had (and as family planner, we’ve had some awesome vacations! If I do say so myself.) Want memories that will last a life time? Read on for tips about where to stay, what to do, and how to plan the best vacation ever to Hawaii with teens!
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Best Maui Trip Planning 6 Websites and Books – Hawaii Vacation 22
This post may contain text and image affiliate links. You pay the same price, but I may receive a small commissions for purchases through those links.Planning a trip to Hawaii? After you decide which island to go to for your trip to Hawaii, it’s time to start planning your itinerary and where to stay! Here are the best resources when planning our own family trip to Maui for finding things to do in Maui, the best places to stay in Maui, itineraries for couples and families, or planning a trip on a budget.
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What to eat in Maui – Hawaii vacation 21
This post may contain text and image affiliate links. You pay the same price, but I may receive a small commissions for purchases through those links.There’s lots of information about where to eat in Maui, but how about what to eat in Maui? Here are some local and Hawaiian favorite specialties that you can find lots of places in Hawaii. Find out what to eat on your Hawaii vacation. Don’t miss these local Maui food musts!
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Best places to eat in Maui – Hawaii vacation 20
This post may contain text and image affiliate links. You pay the same price, but I may receive a small commissions for purchases through those links.You might not go to Maui for the beaches, but while you’re there you gotta eat! Why not eat someplace great? Want to know the best places to eat in Maui? Read on to find the best fish tacos, pulled pork, burgers, coconut shrimp, & pizza in Maui. These are the best places where we ate – actually ate, not just read reviews – in Maui.
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Iao Valley and Iao Needle, Maui – Hawaii vacation 19
This post may contain text and image affiliate links. You pay the same price, but I may receive a small commissions for purchases through those links.Iowa Valley is the place to go if you want to see the lush tropical plants of Maui, Hawaii especially if you’re not up for a long hike or the perilous Hana Highway. Don’t miss the easy walking loop in the Iao Valley for a beautiful Maui nature walk!
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