Author: Courtney Mickalonis

I bought four small dessert plates for $3.98 and three larger dinner plates for $2.98. That’s 7 plates for just under $7. I searched all of the shelves for one more dinner plate to make a set, but couldn’t find it. Instead, I found this pretty bowl from Spain that I bought for $5.99 because I liked the flowers on it.

Imagine you are at a carnival. You throw a beanbag to knock over a stack of wooden bowling pins. They all come crashing down—except for that last stubborn pin. It wobbles back and forth a bit before finally toppling over with a satisfying clunk.

Having a dedicated learning space in your home is important. You don’t need an entire extra room to turn into a “classroom.” A small table or desk with good lighting is enough. A special spot helps your student get into the right mindset to be ready to work when they sit down there every day.