For me, one of the hardest parts of sticking to a budget is overcoming boredom. I'm always home with the kids so even going out to Taco Bell can be a thrilling change of scenery. But we've been finding ways around our meal-time mundane by eating over our fire pit in the backyard. These meals aren't ever fancy, but they are certainly fun. And we always finish our campfire meals with S'mores, of course.
"...the child should have a set time everyday to read for fun. Begin with half an hour for first graders, and build up to an hour of reading time daily... This is an important part of the child's education: it improves his reading skills, teaches him the habit of sitting still with a book, and reminds him that reading is fun... free reading ought to be spent on literature at or slightly below the child's present reading level so that he can simply enjoy himself. The easier reading will help him increase his speed." The Well Trained Mind: The Guide to Classical Education at Home by Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer
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