Celebrate Pi Day With Some Sneaky Math

Disclaimer: I received a book to review. All opinions are my own.

I have a confession to make. I secretly love Pi Day- let's just hope none of my family sees that. Why is that the confession? Well, I'm really not good at math. If you don't call it math (call it Chemistry, building, whatever you want to call it and I'm good). Panic rises in me when I sit down with a MATH problem. I have to kind of trick myself into making it something else. It may not seem logical, but to me it is.

When Cy Timmons offered to send me a copy of his new book Sneaky Math: A Graphic Primer With Projects ($12.99), I knew I had to have it. I knew that I could learn a lot and it would help me teach my children my worst subject. Cy shows us sneaky and simple ways to teach math and make it fun. His projects allow children, teenagers, and adults to turn math into hands-on projects, allowing the math to sink in more and actually become part of us. Sneaky Math is a must have or parents, teachers, homeschooling parents, college professors, and students. This is by far the best math book I have come across and I cannot wait to dive in to these prjects (alone or with the kids).

Cy has also compiled a ton of Pi Day fun for you and your students. Check out the website for printable projects, including a Pi Card, Sneaky Pi Detector, Sneaky Range Finder, Sneaky Fraction Calculator, and a Sneaky Fraction Quiz. There are also links for other Pi Day resources like jokes and gifts to make your day even more fun.

I also want to share with you that the NSTA is offering tons of fun math ideas just in time for Pi Day.

Save On Luvs Diapers with Ibotta #ShareTheLuv

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. However, all opinions are my own.

Luvs, the official diaper of experienced diapers, offers advanced leak protection, even when up against brands like Huggies. Thanks to Luvs, you can save up to $150 a year on diapers and still know that your little ones are happy and dry. There is even better news. Luvs has added a couple of new features to their diapers to make life easier on mom. They now have even larger tabs, for easier fastening and Nighlock on their night time diapers. Not satisfied? Luvs offers a money back guarantee, but I'm sure you won't be needing that.

Luvs has teamed up with Ibotta to make an even sweeter deal. For a limited time, you can receive a $5 refund for purchasing a box of Luvs 54 ct box and larger. It is pretty simple to get a rebate from Luvs, just follow these simple steps.

1. Download the free Ibotta app from Apple or Android.
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3. Scan the product barcode and take a photo of your receipt to verify purchase
4. Get your $5 refund in your Ibotta account in just 48 hours.

Hurry up and get this sweet deal. In the mean time, follow Luvs on social media (facebook twitter website).

42nd Street Photo Giveaway: Win A GoPro Hero 3+

Spring is finally here and summer is just over the horizon. It's time to come out of hibernation, trade in your winter gloves for gardening gloves and trade your boots for sandals. Smell the fresh air, feel the breeze, and look around at everything coming back to life!   This time of the year is about being outside and staying active. 42nd Street Photo has a vast selection of cameras that will allow you to capture the magic moments with friends and family wherever you go! Whether you take the family on a hiking trip or a night out with the gals, they want to make sure you are equipped with the right camera gear to preserve those memories.   42nd Street Photo is having a sale, but it’s not just any sale.. .it’s their 50 Year Anniversary Sale. This is one of the biggest sales in 42nd Street Photo history! You can save up to 70% off of several items including the following best-selling cameras and lenses:

 

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Digital Camera is a versatile and advanced point-and-shoot featuring a large 20.1-megapixel 1" Exmor RS CMOS sensor to produce high-resolution still imagery and 4K video.

    

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ1000 Digital Camera is a bridge-style point-and-shoot camera featuring a large 20.1MP 1" High Sensitivity MOS sensor and Venus Engine image processor to enable high-resolution 4K QFHD video recording and rich still shooting up to 50 fps.  

Canon EOS 5D Mark 3 - Canon PowerShot G7 - Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L

Canon EOS 7D Mark II - Nikon D750 - Canon EOS 6D

Be prepared so you never miss a picture perfect moment!

Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a GoPro Hero 3+! Celebrate 50 years with 42nd Street Photo and good luck!

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Disclaimer: 42nd Street Photo is responsible for prize fulfillment. One winner will be chosen at random and contacted via email by Mom Buzz Media. This winner will have 48 hours to respond to the email, otherwise forfeiting their prize. If the original winner does not respond in the timeframe given, a new winner will be chosen. All winning entries will be confirmed. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or any other form of social media and is Facebook compliant. US Residents only please.

Maturity Process of In School Versus Homeschool

The fear of many parents when a child is homeschooled is that their child will fall behind socially, or mature more slowly. In fact, however, many studies have shown that students who have been homeschooled have actually matured better and been more socially advanced than their traditionally schooled counterparts.

How an Online Homeschool Program Helps Children Mature

One of the benefits of having your child work through an online education program is that they are able to mature at their own pace. There is no need for them to feel as though they must keep up with their peers, so they work through things on their own, and gain confidence as they go. An online homeschool program also allows children of all developmental levels to be able to progress at their own rates. This means that there is no stigma for a child to be faster, slower, or on track with someone else, allowing them to mature as they are ready to instead of when others dictate they should.

If you have been thinking about putting your child into an online homeschool program, give him or her the benefit of the doubt on this one. Give them a little time to adjust to the different format of an online education, and watch them grow. They will start to feel more confident with each new lesson, and you will see the benefits of letting them learn at their own pace in a very short period of time. If you are on the lookout for an online homeschool program to get your children started, then call the folks over at FutureSchool. They can help get your child going, and give you access to all of the parental controls over what your child will learn or what they will avoid.

Treat Your Eyes This Spring With #SmartBuyGlasses

Disclaimer: I received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own.

Many people dread the dentist- even have physical reactions to going to the dentist. I dread the optometrist. I have never been a fan of having people's hands around my face- especially my eyes. I especially cannot stand the Glaucoma test- it is better than it used to be, but I still do not like it.

I still have to go to the optometrist- I have a stigmatism will progressively get worse as I get older. It causes me to see double in certain circumstances and I cannot read something that is backlit- like an overhead projector. A computer and television are fine, as long as the room is lit as well. I also cannot read white letters on black background without my glasses and I cannot read anything reflective if a light is shining on it. I am supposed to have my eyes rechecked every year, to see how they have progressed. The funny thing about my eye condition is that I actually have 20/15 vision without my glasses and 20/35 with them. It is about time to have my annual eye exam and I'm dreading it. This year, I decided I will treat myself to exciting glasses. I will not be buying them at my local optometrist (that I have seen since I was 13). I will get my prescription and order them online.

SmartBuyGlasses is your ultimate stop for fashionable and quality glasses. You can get prescription lenses, sunglasses, and prescription sunglasses. The amazing brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Tom Ford, Gucci, Fendi, Porsche Designs, and many more at amazing prices. You can get any type of glasses (even goggles) for the whole family at a better price and all come out looking good. I'm heading into spring with an extra spring in my step thanks to the wonderful designs at SmartBuyGlasses.

Believe me, it didn't take me long to fall in love with many pairs! My husband also found some he likes- and he is very picky!

With SmartBuyGlasses, you know you are getting quality eyewear from designers you trust (even with accompanying certificates of authenticity when applicable). They also feature free shipping, 100 day returns, a best price guarantee, and student discounts. When it is time to order glasses, sunglasses, sporting glasses/ goggles, or contacts, check out SmartBuyGlasses- I know you will be happy! 

Three Signs You Should Think About Replacing Your Water Heater

No water heater lasts forever. In fact, most water heaters will last 10 years, a little longer if you're lucky. Therefore, if your water heater is old enough, this alone may be reason enough to replace it, but if you want to get the most life possible out of the heater, you can wait until it is no longer working properly. The following are three signs that it may be time to replace the water heater.

The color of the hot water has changed

There are several possibilities with this symptom. Sometimes the water may become cloudy in color; this may be your water source, but at other times it may be your water heater. The good news is that you may only need to flush out the water heater instead of replacing it. However, if the water is brown color, this is a more serious issue. Your water heater is oxidizing on the inside walls, and there is no repair that can be done. It is simply time for a new water heater.

The water is not hot

There are possibilities here for repair, but a water heater has only a few things that can be repaired. In most cases, if your water is not getting hot, you will need to get a new water heater. Naturally, you will want to check the pilot light, if you have a gas water heater. It is common for this to extinguish, but unless there is a problem with the gas line, your water heater has seen its last days.

Water leaks and other noticeable problems

Anytime you see a water heater leaking, you need to call a plumber. A single leak can turn into a large water leak, and the hot water can cause physical harm as well as damage to your property. In some cases, depending upon the nature of the leak, the leak can be fixed; however, often a leak means replacing the water heater. Also, listen for abnormal sounds from your water heater. This can mean something or nothing at all, but you should call a plumbing naperville company to check it out right away.

When something happens to your water heater, don't get upset; all of them need to be replaced sooner or later. If you do need to replace your water heater, one good thing to know is that modern water heaters are more energy efficient, so when you buy one of comparable size to your existing water heater, you will likely save money on your utility bills.