Last year for homeschool we chose to use Seton Home Study which was an accredited Catholic curriculum. We made our decision to homeschool and bought our curriculum all in two days. We didn't do any research into curriculum or learning styles. All I knew was that I needed something that was ... Read More about Our Homeschool Curriculum Choice this Year
Baby #5 is on it’s way!
I don't think I've officially announced it here, but we are expecting baby #5 at Christmas this year. Yes, my due date is Christmas Day!! We are very excited to add one more to our family. I would have loved to share a picture from my first ultrasound, but unfortunately my OB's office didn't email ... Read More about Baby #5 is on it’s way!
Writer’s Block
So, every time I open a new, blank post, I sit and stare, then I go to Facebook for 20 minutes, then I go to my email, then back to Facebook. I pop over here and look at the blank screen again... Then a kid wants me. Next thing I know, my laptop has been closed for a week and I don't have a single ... Read More about Writer’s Block
Four Things to Know Before Opening a Restaurant
Opening a restaurant isn't always as easy as it might look on television or in films. Statistics show that half of all new businesses fail within the first year and that the likelihood of a restaurant succeeding is even lower. Don't let that stop you from opening a brand new restaurant of your own ... Read More about Four Things to Know Before Opening a Restaurant
Rain, Rain Go Away
A photo posted by Kimberly Grabinski (@whatsthatsmell) on Jun 10, 2015 at 6:10am PDT Our June has been constantly wet here in Chicago. I wouldn't mind so much but it is our busiest month for the kids and day camps. When all your camps are outside, you don't want it to be wet! I know I'm ready ... Read More about Rain, Rain Go Away