A few weeks ago I talked about the advantages of taking the SAT. Now that you have made the decision to sign your student up, let’s talk about the best way to start preparing for the SAT. How should my student prepare for the SAT?Your student should be at ease with the new SAT as it focuses more on what they do in class every day. The obscure SAT vocabulary that we, as parents, grew up with are gone! And, there isn’t a penalty for guessing wrong, meaning they should take that chance and guess because they won’t lose points. The content of the test is more familiar and straightforward. Should I hire a private tutor to do test preparation activities?There is no need! Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy is 100% free and personalized for each student. The College Board (the makers of the SAT) teamed up with Khan Academy created an online study platform with thousands of practice questions with instant feedback, video lessons, practice tests, study tips, and more! A recent study shows that students who practice for 20 hours on Khan Academy gained an average of 115 points from the PSAT/NMSQT to SAT compared to those students who did not use ...
Winter Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes
Winter is in full force in many parts of the US. What better way to warm up by the fire then to turn on the diffuser and infuse some health and wellness into your home? These 8 winter essential oil diffuser recipes are just the trick! Remember, if you haven't started with essential oils, there is no better way then taking advantage of my special $25 back deal to save money on Young Living Essential Oils. I'd love to hear which one is your favorite in the comments! ...
Why Should My Teen Take the SAT?
These days, there is a lot of pressure to do everything “right” and one group really feeling that pressure is families with kids thinking about college. The choices of which schools to visit, which tests to take, where to apply….it all gets to be TOO MUCH. I hear you, friends, I have been there and as I sit here now, with a Senior in COLLEGE, I do have some advice for those of you just starting this journey. First and foremost-let’s talk about the money. While little Sally and Johnny are worried about what the dorm rooms look like, let’s face it, as parents we are worried about how we are going to pay for it all. My son’s high school counselor suggested he take the ACT and so that’s what he did.What I didn’t realize was that the College Board and SAT connects students/families to over $180 – I think the most recent number now is $220K million in scholarship dollars each year. Who doesn’t need help paying for college?There are other factors about the SAT that I wished I’d known. For instance, did you know there is no penalty for guessing wrong on the SAT? This is a fairly new development within the scoring of the test and is a huge advantage! ...
Cute Christmas Gifts With Essential Oils
Looking for new ways to wrap up the non-toxic lifestyle you want to share with your friends and family this Christmas season? I found two really cute Christmas gifts with essential oils to share with you that are fairly inexpensive and easy to make. Snowman Made of Wool Dryer Balls *This post contains Amazon Affiliate LinksWool Dryer Balls with Essential Oils make a great gift idea for anyone in your life who does laundry. Help them ditch those nasty dryer sheets this year! Click the link to get some great oil combinations to include with your snowman. This can also easily be done with bath bombs. Have you tried the new Young Living ones? They are the bomb. Literally.How to make a Wool Dryer Ball Snowman:Use cellophane or a clear cellophane wine bag to hold the balls. Place 3 balls in the bag (I buy my wool dryer balls on Amazon) I found a snowman kit at Micheal's for the top hat and nose. Hobby Lobby also has cute hats in the doll section for under $1. Tie some ribbon for a scarf. Use a sharpie, or buttons, or whatever else you want to add to your snowmans look. Get CREATIVE.Bath Salts Ornament These bath salt Christmas ornaments are so simple ...
Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Fall
Fall is one of my favorite times of year. Nothing is better than the crisp air in the morning, the turning leaves, football and family time. These essential oil diffuser blends for fall will help bring that cozy feeling into any room. As always, I only recommend using Young Living Essential Oils and am happy to give you a discount on your very own Premium Starter Kit. Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Fall: Apple PieEssential Oil Diffuser Blends for Fall: Autumn AirEssential Oil Diffuser Blends for Fall: Cozy SweaterEssential Oil Diffuser Blends for Fall: FlannelEssential Oil Diffuser Blends for Fall: Log Cabin Lots of Options all on one graphic!Looking For More? Check out these additional Fall Diffuser Blends! ...