Latest stories

Meet the Timberdoodle Blog Team!

By Karla
In Timberdoodle News
9 Min Read
M

As we kick off the 2019-2020 school year we are looking forward to sharing some fabulous product reviews with you!  We also have some fun blog hops and other activities planned, so be watching for those as well.

If you’re a blogger and think you might like to join us, we accept applications all year long. Feel free to check out our expectations here and let us know if you’d like to be considered for the team.

We thought you might like to meet the current members of our blog team who will be sharing their experiences. We have a diverse group of bloggers this year, from new mommies just starting out with their little ones to older moms with grandchildren. They blog about a wide variety of topics including homeschooling, supplemental learning for public school, parenting, homemaking, organization, money saving tips, encouragement, faith, and more. They would love it if you would visit their blogs and say hello!

Alicia

Alicia is a veteran homeschool mom. She shares about homeschool organization and routine, literature, hands-on learning and art on her blog at Learning Well Community.

Amanda B.

Amanda is a homeschool mom of 3. She blogs about motherhood, traveling with kids, marriage, and faith at A Work of God.

Amanda H.

Amanda is a stay-at-home/homeschooling mom. She blogs about homeschooling and family living at Hopkins Homeschool.

Amanda S.

Amanda is a Christian, homeschooler, wife, and mother of 5 children. She blogs about homeschooling, mom life, and encouragement at Joyful Wife Life.

Daisy

Daisy is a stay-at-home mom who loves animals, crocheting, and cross-stitching. She blogs about homeschooling and crafts at One Luckey Wife.

Dana

Dana blogs about arts and crafts, kids’ activities, deals, and books at The Art Kit.

Donna

Donna shares her motherhood journey, personal experiences, handmade fun projects, delicious homemade recipes, and so much more at Dear Mom, I Get It Now.

Elizabeth B.

Beth is a wife, mom, teacher, homeschooler, crafter, blogger. She shares reviews, hauls, mommy tips, recipes, day in the life, planning, organization and more on her YouTube channel, Elizabeth Bobb.

Elizabeth F.

Elizabeth is married to her best friend, mother of 8 awesome kiddos, a Christ follower, a Charlotte Mason style homeschooler, and a book nerd. She shares about homeschooling, homesteading, and large family life on her YouTube channel, Beautiful Journey.

Erin

Erin is a homeschooling mom of 5. She shares funny homeschool moments, travel adventures, local events, frugal finds, and more at her blog, Mommy Octopus.

Faith

Faith is a bilingual mommy to 3 energetic little boys. She shares about motherhood, homemaking, and lifestyle on her YouTube channel, Faith’s Attic.

Gina

Gina is a second-generation homeschooler and a third-culture kid, child to homeschool pioneers and missionaries. She homeschools her neurologically gifted 8-year-old. She blogs about homeschooling, theology, books, interior design and much more at Oaxacaborn.

Heather O.

Heather is mom to 3 girls ranging in age from 13 to 23, as well as a wedding and family photographer. She blogs about photography, education, home organization, decorating, and family life at Heather O’Steen Photography.

Heather S.

Heather is a wife and mother, learning how to raise a family across seas in Asia. You will find videos on family life, learning resources, and what it’s like living in Asia on her YouTube channel, Pinwheel in the Wind.

Hope

Hope is a second-generation homeschooler and youth pastor’s wife. She blogs about homemaking, parenting, homeschooling, and faith at The Youth Pastor’s Wife.

Jamie

Jamie is a mama, wife, and wanna-be writer. She blogs about homeschooling, healthy lifestyle and momming at Journey With Jamie.

Jeni

Jeni is just a mom, standing in front of her kids, asking them to learn something. She blogs about homeschooling, Montessori materials and concepts, and product reviews at Cosmic Montessori School.

Jennifer F.

Jennifer is a wife, mother of 12, grandmother of 10, and a veteran homeschooler. She blogs about homeschooling, parenting, and family life at Flanders Family Homelife.

Jennifer L.

Jennifer is a wife, mother of 6, and homeschooler. She blogs about education and family life at Homeschool Happenings.

Jess

Jess stays at home with her 2 girls while her husband works hard as a law enforcement officer. She blogs about homeschooling, camping, traveling, and family life at Educating Everywhere.

Juno

Juno is a mom of 3, wife, and now teacher who is winging it. She blogs about homeschooling along everyday life at Homeschooling Along.

Karie

Karie is a stay-at-home wife, mom, homeschooler, and registered nurse. She blogs about faith, homeschooling, family life, and time/income management at Anyday Blessings.

Karla

Karla is a coffee-drinking, book-loving small-town girl. She is married to her college sweetheart and a veteran homeschool mom of 2. She blogs about books, writing, homeschooling, and family adventures at Roads to Everywhere.

Kathleen

Kathleen is mom to Ethan, Justin, Ashley, and Brandon who host the QuadSquad YouTube channel where they share fun videos for the whole family. Science experiments, cooking, crafts, brain building games and much more!

Kathryn

Kathryn is currently stay-at-home and homeschools her seven children, ages 2-15.  She has a degree in Zoology and a passion for animals and education. She shares about life, family, kids, and product reviews on her blog Cummins Life.

Kelly Ann

Kelly is mom to a sweet little boy, a coffee lover, and bookworm. She blogs about education, frugal living, parenting, and homemaking at Our Everyday Harvest.

Ki

Ki is a 30-something momma of four; traveling, eating, homeschooling, making their house a home, and learning as she goes. She blogs about parenting, homeschooling, traveling, and lifestyle at The Learning Momma.

Kristen

Kristen is a housewife and mother to a teen stepson and two younger children. She is a certified social studies teacher and has worked as a volunteer at a National Park site, in the education department of a metropolitan zoo, and as a high school history teacher. She blogs about homeschooling, books, crafts, holidays, and history at A Mom’s Quest to Teach.

Lacey

Lacey blogs about parenting, homeschooling, faith, and everyday living at So Every Day.

Laura Noelle

Laura Noelle is a second-generation homeschooler, a professional organizer, and a life-long learner. She blogs about simplicity for the home, family, wellness, and heart at Laura Noelle.

Laura P.

Laura is a military wife, mom to 3 boys, and a licensed cosmetologist. She blogs about homeschooling, parenting, recipes, and homemaking at Awe Filled Homemaker.

Lisa

Lisa has been married to her best friend John for over 18 years and together they raise their 4 boys. They are a homeschooling family of faith and enjoy spending time together. She blogs about homeschooling, family, and faith at A Rup Life.

MaryAnne

MaryAnne enjoys life as the mother of four young, playful, curious, craft-loving children. Her passions include parenting, photography, hands-on learning, sewing, crochet, and anything that encourages learning and creativity throughout life. She blogs about crafts, education, parenting, and family travel at Mama Smiles.

Meighan

Meighan shares about God, daily life, traveling, food, homeschool, beauty, fun, and more on her YouTube channel Snips and Snails.

Melissa B.

Melissa is a 20-something mom and wife from Milwaukee, WI. She likes to blog about a little bit of everything, from faith, food, fun, and family to the deeper issues of life and parenting at Life, Love, and Dirty Diapers.

Melissa H.

Melissa is a homeschooling, crunchy mom to three kids, ages 14, 9 and 8. They are living a satisfying life on one income, eating as naturally as possible, and homeschooling in a gentle, fun manner. She blogs about homeschooling, healthy eating, book reviews, financial and personal goals at Mom’s Plans.

Michele

Michele is a military wife and mom to four kids. She blogs about homeschooling, product reviews, and family at Family, Faith, and Fridays.

Missica

Missica is a stay-at-home homeschooling mom to her awesome 10 year old son with high functioning autism. She has a B.A. in Sociology with minors in Criminal Justice, History, French, and Meteorology thrown in for good measure. She blogs about homeschooling, special needs, family, and home at Through the Open Window.

Nichole

Nichole is a 30-something wife, mommy, and entrepreneur. She blogs about family travel, toddlers, food, and educational activities at Mommy Needs a Bottle.

Rachael L.

Rachael is a homeschool mom of one. She shares her thoughts, curriculum reviews, organization techniques, and planning ideas with others in the homeschool community on her YouTube channel, The Graceful Skinny.

Rachel C.

Rachel is a Minnesota cowgirl with a house full of kids, a husband, and a ranch to run. She is also a self published author/writer. She blogs about ranching, kids, and family at The Ranch Woman.

Rachel G.

Rachel is married to the man of her dreams. She has 3 amazing kids, a beautiful daughter-in-law, and an adorable grandson. She writes about making good choices and keeping a positive attitude in the tough times at her blog, Rachel Easley Going.

Rodna

Rodna is a homeschool mom to 3 wonderful children, and soon to be a grandma! She blogs about homeschooling, product reviews, and family at Training Children Up for Christ.

Ronda

Ronda created the blog, Just a Secular Homeschooler, to be your resource to all things homeschooling. She is dedicated to finding the best secular curriculum, sharing project ideas, and disseminating tips on how to balance homeschooling life with a career, marriage, and life outside of children.

Roxanne

Roxanne is a book hoarding, coffee loving, homeschooling mama of 3. She blogs about curriculum, books, poetry tea time, STEM materials, and homeschool shenanigans at Homework and Horseplay.

Stacey

Stacey is a wife and mommy living overseas in Cambodia. She shares about life, motherhood, and homeschooling on her YouTube channel Living Life in a City Overseas.

Tanya

Tanya is a newbie homeschooler, mom of 3 delicious hooligans, bookworm, MD, JD,  and expert eyeroller. She shares videos on secular homeschooling, motherhood, thrifting, planning, organizing, and generally staying sane as she transitions from a working mom into a homeschooling SAHM on her YouTube channel Project Happy Home.

Teresa

Teresa is a wife, homeschooling mom, and grandma. She blogs about books, homeschooling, and family life at Living Life: Hour By Hour.

Tina

Tina is mom to 4 beautiful, crazy, completely different and genuine children. She blogs about faith, parenting teens, and homeschooling at My Penned Heart.

Share
Read onRead later

Meet the Veer Cruiser Wagon!

By Karla
In New Products
6 Min Read
M

You’ve Never Seen A Wagon Like This Before!

All-terrain, easy to maneuver, customizable set-up, myriad uses…

Last fall, as our crew was enjoying an outing with seven kids ages newborn to four years, we spotted a mom with such a fantastic wagon that we surreptitiously took a picture of it. That wagon was the Veer Cruiser, and the more we researched it, the more we knew it was made for our lifestyle.

Often referred to as a hybrid stroller-wagon, the Veer Cruiser has a black matte airplane-grade aluminum frame with airless polyurethane wheels, so no flat tires – ever! The telescoping handle can be adjusted for short people, tall people, and any height in between, and also locks into place so you can both pull and push the Veer Cruiser.

The Veer Timberdoodle Bundle includes a FREE rear storage basket to hold all your gear.

Veer Accessories

Families with twin toddlers may want to add comfort seats. Does your family do life in the midst of blazing sun or frequent rain? Consider adding a canopy or two. Everyone can use a rear storage basket though, to hold whatever gear today requires. That’s why we include it free in the Timberdoodle Veer Cruiser Bundle!

FREE! Rear Storage Basket

Optional Toddler Comfort Seat

Optional Retractable Canopy

6 F.A.Q. on The Veer Cruiser

Why not just use a double stroller?

At about 10 months most kids begin to balk at being in a stroller. I suspect that is in part because of the limited visibility. With the Veer Cruiser, your children will have a 360 view that will make not only zoo trips but everyday strolls that much more exciting. Plus, most stroller seats are just not wide and long enough to accommodate an older, taller child. However, the bottom of the Veer Cruiser has a drop-down footwell to give older children more comfortable leg room. Also, if space is at a premium, the Veer Cruiser, when folded up, often has a smaller footprint than a double stroller. Finally, the low sidewalls of the Veer Cruiser make it safe and easy for older kids to climb in and out.

What kinds of surfaces can the Veer Cruiser be used on?

Because the big all-terrain wheels are sturdy, the Veer Cruiser can handle nearly all surfaces with ease. From paved routes to unpaved mud trails, bark chips, gravel, and even snow, the front suspension allows for all sorts of rugged off-roading while the rear wheel fenders protect your tiny passengers from mud and debris. The one exception is dry sand, which had mixed results. If yours is an active family living in an area where there are a lot of unpaved trails, this wagon is for you.

Is the Veer Cruiser only good for off-roading?

Absolutely not! While most double strollers are big and hard to maneuver, the front wheels on the Veer Cruiser swivel to give it better maneuverability and easier turning in tight spaces. Moreover, because it is narrow enough to fit through front doors and gates easily, it is perfect for trips to the playground, farmer’s market, or a field trip with your homeschool group. Plus, if you are a fan of theme parks, you will be happy to know that the Veer Cruiser, because it can be pushed, is often one of a very few wagons allowed inside.

Will the Veer Cruiser grow with my family?

Yes! The Veer Cruiser has tons of optional accessories, from a toddler comfort seat to a sun and rain shade that can be purchased separately. Super easy to assemble and collapse, the Veer Cruiser is simply the best when it comes to sturdiness, quality of materials and fabrics, and spot-on design. And when the kid-toting years are behind you, the Veer Cruiser will still be going strong, ready to haul towels and treats down to the lake or potatoes and peaches from the farmers market.

What’s included?

Each wagon comes with cup holders, a detachable snack and drinks tray, and, when you purchase the Veer Cruiser from Timberdoodle, a FREE rear storage basket to hold all your gear.

But has your family really used it?

When our family added a Veer Cruiser I (Joy) was beyond skeptical. We already had a boatload of baby carriers and a brand-name double jogging stroller (purchased used) that had served us and our littles well so far. I didn’t see how this could be any better. Now that we’ve been using it for awhile, can I just say that I was wrong?

Enter our house on any given day and you’ll almost certainly be greeted by a passle of kids and an at-the-ready Veer Cruiser. Walking to Grandma’s house? Our littlest ones will ride ever-so cheerily while the bigger kids load in their favorite toys, new works of art, and usually wildflowers picked along the way. Headed out to the field to burn off some energy? Baby rides with the picnic lunches and spare bottles while toddler walks with the big kids. (He will probably ride on the way in though, as nap-time approaches!) Trying to get everyone outside quick to watch the latest equipment arrive on the construction site? Little ones are eagerly loaded and buckled, and everyone can roll out the door in moments. We’ve also used it for parade watching, at the playground, and even when it’s our turn to help tear down our mobile church.

It truly collapses and sets back up quickly and easily, even for those of us who don’t remember all the steps to collapse the jogging stroller. Our Veer Cruiser has one Comfort Seat on it, which works great for our 8-month-old. The 1-year-old does great in the standard seat – but if we were off-roading more than we do, I’d add another Comfort Seat for him, as he’s on the edge of needing that cushioning to keep him from bonking his head on the really big bumps. We also have one Retractable Canopy, usually on the baby side. We remove both accessories when folding the Veer just because it’s so easy to put them back on and works well for us.

The Veer Cruiser has been a true blessing for our family and anticipate that it will be an ever-ready useful tool for many years to come.

 

Share
Read onRead later

Timberdoodle and State Homeschooling Requirements

By Karla
In FAQ, Timberdoodle
7 Min Read
T

We often get the question, “How do Timberdoodle Curriculum Kits line up with my state’s requirements?” Here is a brief overview of what subjects each state requires and how that lines up with our Curriculum Kits. Please click through to the Homeschool Legal Defense Association website for more information about what might be required to homeschool in your state.

State Required Subjects (as a private homeschool) Timberdoodle Kits
Alabama Physical Education P.E. not included.
Alaska None listed. Good to go.
Arizona Reading, Grammar, Math, Social Studies, Science Good to go.
Arkansas None listed. Good to go.
California Courses commonly taught in the public schools. P.E. not included.
Colorado U.S. Constitution, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Math, History, Civics, Literature, Science U.S. Constitution is not included in every kit.
Connecticut Reading, Writing, Spelling, English Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, United States History, Citizenship U.S. History and Citizenship are not included in every kit.
Delaware None listed. Good to go.
D.C. Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health, P.E. Music, Health, and P.E. not included.
Florida None listed. Good to go.
Georgia Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Electives Good to go.
Hawaii None listed. Good to go.
Idaho Subjects commonly and usually taught in the public schools. P.E. not included.
Illinois Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Health, P.E. Health and P.E. not included.
Indiana None listed. Good to go.
Iowa Math, Reading, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies Good to go.
Kansas None listed. Good to go.
Kentucky Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar, History, Math, Civics Good to go.
Louisiana You must teach using a curriculum of a quality that is equal to what is taught in the public schools, and subjects must be taught at the same grade level they are in the public schools. This includes teaching the Declaration of Independence in elementary school and The Federalist Papers in high school. As far as we can tell, our kits would fit these requirements.
Maine English, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health, Library Skills,
Fine Arts, Maine studies (in one grade between grades 6 and 12), Computer Proficiency (in one grade between grades 7 and 12).		 P.E., Health, Library Skills, Maine studies not included.
Maryland Math, English, Social Studies, Science, Art, Music, Health, Physical Education Music, Health, and P.E. not included.
Massachusetts Spelling, Reading, Writing, English Language and Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, Drawing, Music, United States History and Constitution, Duties of Citizenship, Health (including CPR), Physical Education, Good Behavior U.S. History and Constitution, Duties of Citzenship not included in every level.

Health and P.E. not included.

Good Behavior is not a separate curriculum in our kits.
Michigan Math, Reading, English, Science, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education.

Additional requirements for high school: U.S. Constitution, Michigan Constitution, and
the history and present form of civil government in the U.S., Michigan, and Michigan’s political subdivisions and municipalities.

 Health, P.E., Michigan studies not included.
Minnesota Reading, Writing, Literature, Fine Arts, Math, Science, History, Geography, Economics, Government, Citizenship, Health, Physical Education Health and P.E. not included.
Mississippi None listed. Good to go.
Missouri Reading, Math, Social Studies, Language Arts, Science Good to go.
Montana English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, History (including contemporary portrayals and contributions of American Indians, with an emphasis on Montana Indians), Health Enhancement, Arts, Career and Technical Education, Ethical Behavior (including use of technology and the implications of one’s own choices) Health, P.E., Montana studies not included.

Ethical Behavior is not a separate curriculum in our kits.
Nebraska Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health Health not included.
Nevada English (including Reading, Composition, and Writing), Math, Science, Social Studies (including History, Geography, Economics, and Government) Good to go.
New Hampshire Science, Math, Language, Government, History, Health, Reading, Writing, Spelling, the history of the constitutions of New Hampshire and the United States, and an exposure to and appreciation of art and music Health, Music, and New Hampshire studies not included.

U.S. Constitution is not included in every kit.
New Jersey None listed. Good to go.
New Mexico Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science Good to go.
New York Grades K–12: Patriotism and Citizenship, About Substance Abuse, Traffic Safety (including Bike Safety), Fire Safety

Grades 1–6: Arithmetic, Reading, Spelling, Writing, English, Geography, U.S. History, Science, Health, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education

Grades 7–8: Math, English, History and Geography, Science, Health, Music, Art, Practical Arts, Physical Education, Library Skills

At least once before grade 9: U.S. and New York History and Constitutions

Grades 9–12: Math (2 credits), English (4 credits), Social Studies, including American History, participation in government, and economics (4 credits), Science (2 credits), Art or Music (1 credit), Health (½ credit), Physical education (2 credits), Electives (3 credits)

 Patriotism and Citizenship, Substance Abuse, Traffic Safety, Fire Safety, Library Skills are not included as separate subjects.

Health, P.E., Music, New York studies not included

U.S. History is not included in every kit for Grades 1-6. (World History is included instead some years.)
North Carolina None listed. Good to go.
North Dakota Elementary and Middle School: English Language Arts (including reading, composition, creative writing, English grammar, and spelling), Math, Social Studies (including the United States Constitution, United States history, geography, and government, and, in the 4th and 8th grades, North Dakota studies, with an emphasis on the geography, history, and agriculture of North Dakota), Science (including agriculture), Physical Education, Health (physiology, hygiene, disease control, and the nature and effects of alcohol, tobacco, and narcotics)

High School: English language arts (includes literature, composition, and speech), Math, Science (includes biology and chemistry or physical science); Social Studies (includes U.S. history, civics, economics, and concepts of personal finance), Physical Education; and
foreign languages or fine arts or career and technical education.

 Health, P.E., North Dakota studies, Agriculture not included.

Listed high school elective options available but not all are included in kits.
Ohio Language, Reading, Spelling, Writing, Geography, History of the United States and Ohio, Government, Math, Science, Health, Physical Education, Fine Arts (including music), First Aid, Safety, Fire Prevention Heath, P.E., Music, First Aid, Safety, Fire Prevention, Ohio studies not included.
Oklahoma None listed. Good to go.
Oregon None listed. Good to go.
Pennsylvania K–6th grade: English  (must include Spelling, Reading, Writing), Arithmetic, Civics, History of the U.S. and Pennsylvania, Health and Physiology, Physical Education, Music, Art, Geography, Science, Safety education (must include instruction in the dangers and prevention of fires)

7th–12th grade: English (must include Language, Literature, Speech, Composition), Math (must include General Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry), Social Studies (must include Civics, History of the U.S. and Pennsylvania, World history) Health, Physical Education, Music, Art, Geography, Science, Safety education (must include regular and continuous instruction in the dangers and prevention of fires)

 Health, P.E., Music, Safety Education, Pennsylvania studies not included

U.S. History is not included in every kit for Grades K-6. (World History is included instead some years.)
Rhode Island Reading, Writing, Geography, Arithmetic, Health, Physical Education, Civics (United States History, Rhode Island History, and the principles of American government) Health, P.E., Rhode Island studies not included.
South Carolina Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and, in grades 7–12, Composition, Literature Good to go.
South Dakota Language Arts, Math Good to go.
Tennessee None listed. Good to go.
Texas Math, Reading, Spelling, Grammar, Good Citizenship Good Citizenship is not a separate curriculum in our kits.
Utah None listed. Good to go.
Vermont Reading, Writing, Math, Citizenship, History, Government in Vermont and the United States, Physical Education, Health Education (including the effects of tobacco, alcoholic drinks, and drugs on the human system and on society), English, American, and other literature, Natural Sciences, Fine Arts Health, P.E., Vermont studies not included.
Virginia None listed. Good to go.
Washington Occupational Education, Science, Math, Language, Social Studies, History, Health, Reading, Writing, Spelling, Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation Health and Music not included.
West Virginia None listed. Good to go.
Wisconsin Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Health Health not included.
Wyoming Reading, Writing, Math, Civics, History, Literature, Science Good to go.
Share
Read onRead later

Join Our Blog Team!

By Karla
In Timberdoodle News
4 Min Read
J

Would you like to review products for us and have an opportunity to grow your blog following? We invite you to apply to join our blog team!

Timberdoodle currently has an open blog team, meaning new bloggers may be added to the team all year long. If you have a blog and would like to be considered for the team, please read the following benefits and expectations and then fill out the application. Regrettably, due to the cost of international shipping, we will need to limit our team to those with US mailing addresses. Thank you for understanding.

We are specifically looking for established blogs about homeschooling, learning, parenting, and family life, though we will consider other types of blogs. If you are just starting out as a blogger we encourage you to spend several months posting regularly and building your following before you apply.

BENEFITS TO REVIEWING FOR TIMBERDOODLE:

  1. Be part of a team of bloggers to learn and grow.
    Members of our blog team will be invited to join a closed Facebook group for the purpose of networking with other bloggers. We can share tips and ideas as well as cross-promote one another’s blogs.
  2. Free or discounted product
    As items are available for review we will let you know via the Facebook group, then choose one or more bloggers from among those who offer to review the item. You’ll never be sent an item you didn’t request. (Review products will usually be individual items not full curriculum kits.)
  3. Get promoted
    Your review posts will be cross-promoted on the Timberdoodle blog, Timberdoodle’s Facebook page,  Pinterest and Instagram. Links to your posts will also be shared with the publisher or vendor and sometimes they even cross-promote them. This is a great way to drive traffic to your blog.

Please note that being added to the team does not guarantee that you will be chosen for a specific number of reviews.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR BLOGGERS:

  1. Respond to emails in a timely manner.
    We won’t be nagging you, but if you have an item out for review we need to be able to contact you.
  2. Let us know when you will post your review.
    Life happens. We understand that. You may need to reschedule a review. No problem! Just be sure to let us know.
  3. Post a review of every item received even if it turns out to not be a good fit.
    We want honest reviews, not necessarily positive reviews. Of course, we would expect you to be gracious. You can say something like, “While this wasn’t a good fit for my family, it might work well for yours.”
  4. When mentioning the product, please use the coded link we provide so we can track the traffic your post brings to our site.
  5. When mentioning the product, only link to Timberdoodle, even if you mention the product in a non-review post later.
    Sometimes the products we carry are available at Amazon, and a lot of bloggers use Amazon affiliate links to help monetize their blogs. We understand that. However, if we have provided the product to you for free we would expect that you will help promote our site, not Amazon’s, for that particular product.

HOW TO INCREASE YOUR LIKELIHOOD OF BEING CHOSEN FOR REVIEW PRODUCTS:

  • Fulfill the above expectations.
  • Have great pictures. Show your children using the product. (You could show their hands or the backs of their heads if you are concerned about privacy.)
  • Share links to your review on social media.
  • Participate in the Facebook group by helping cross-promote others’ blog posts on social media.

STILL INTERESTED?

Just fill out the short application here and we’d be thrilled to consider you for the team.  If you are chosen for the team you’ll receive an email from us with details, including how to join the official Facebook Group. We look forward to working with you!

Share
Read onRead later

Timberdoodle Story #226

By Karla
In Timberdoodle Stories
1 Min Read
T

Today’s Timberdoodle Story shared by:

Amy, Houston, TX.

What made you consider Timberdoodle for the first time?

It had all the basic academic subjects along with art, STEM, and critical thinking elements. It also had some play based elements with I feel is important for my children.

Before you decided to use Timberdoodle, what was your biggest obstacle or concern about using a Timberdoodle Curriculum Kit?

That one of the educational components, such as the Math or Reading curriculum, would not work for my child.

What helped you overcome that?

I saw that kits could be customized so if something doesn’t work for my child this year I can substitute something else for that subject next year.

If your friend decided to start homeschooling and felt overwhelmed, what would you tell her?

To just take it one day a time and realize that the first few weeks will be a challenge but once you and your child(ren) have your routine down you will love it.

Share
Read onRead later

Timberdoodle Story #245

By Karla
In Timberdoodle Stories
2 Min Read
T

Today’s Timberdoodle Story shared by:

Becky, Kansas City, Mom of 2

What made you consider Timberdoodle for the first time?

I love the way the entire curriculum looks. My son is very hands-on and loves games and puzzles. It was a no brainer to go with the Timberdoodle curriculum for him. My daughter is a little young to know how she’s going to react to it long term, but we know it’s ht way to go for our son.

Before you decided to use Timberdoodle, what was your biggest obstacle or concern about using a Timberdoodle Curriculum Kit?

Price. It’s not that we think ya’all are too expensive, (the products are well made and you got a lot for your money) but coming up with the cost up front was difficult for us to start with.

What helped you overcome that?

Using the payment method option that ya’all provided via Klarna.

If your friend decided to start homeschooling and felt overwhelmed, what would you tell her?

One of the awesome things about Timberdoodle is that it’s broken down for you in advance. I know exactly what my son needs to do each day in order to achieve the curriculum goals. It requires a lot less planning time than other curriculums.

Is there anything unique about your family that you’d like to share with us?

Both of my children were born prematurely. There’s a saying about how premature children are often quite smart and that’s true. But my son and daughter are also very headstrong. We knew early on that our son would be best suited for home schooling. He needs a faster pace than most schools would be able to afford him and he goes off on tangents that would drive teachers insane when trying to accommodate 15+ student classrooms. Timberdoodle helps us focus on his needs, wants, and his intelligence and unique way of perceiving the world around him. I fully expect it to do the same for our daughter.

Share
Read onRead later

2019 Damaged Sale

By Karla
In Timberdoodle News
4 Min Read
2

Our Damaged Sale Has Launched!
This is a massive sale with literally hundreds of different items included. If you’ve never been part of a Timberdoodle Damaged Sale, there are a few things you may want to know before you jump in:

#1. Prices are Low, Quantities are Limited!
Our warehouses are bursting at the seams and our construction project is far from completion, yet we have so many exciting additions for 2019. The solution? Clear out every single dented item and beloved closeout to make some space around here! These items are definitely priced to fly off the shelf.

#2. Every Item is Useable
Many items in this sale have some sort of imperfection due to manufacturing flaws, damage incurred in shipping or an overly-enthusiastic employee. This is generally something like damaged packaging, a dented corner, or a scuffed or crinkled cover on a book.

Fear not, this merchandise is absolutely in suitable condition for any family’s use. In no case will we ship a product with damage that inhibits the usefulness of the product. Some closeout items may even have no damage at all, but are included at the same low price to allow us to flip our warehouse from 2018 inventory to include 2019 newbies.

#3. Be Fast
If you and someone else have the same last copy of _ in your cart, whoever checks out first will get it. As soon as the other family checks out, that book will disappear from your cart since it is no longer available. Because many damaged items tend to sell out extraordinarily quickly, we urge you not to delay completing your order. We don’t want you to be disappointed by putting an item in your shopping cart, then later upon checkout finding it sold out. Unfortunately, until you check out and commit to your purchase, you really won’t know for sure what you have. We know that can be irksome, but we have yet to find a more satisfactory solution.

Some Limits
So that as many customers as possible can benefit from this sale, we reserve the right to limit quantities to three of any single item… you may purchase as many different damaged items as you like, but not more than three of any one specific damaged item. (Should you want four copies of the same workbook for your four kids, don’t worry. In most cases this is not something we need to be sticklers on, but after having some storefronts grab up stacks of books before our customers could check out we felt we needed to add this clause.)

Items Sold As-Is
Because of the deep discounting on these items, Dented, Damaged and Closeout products will not qualify for awarding Doodle Dollars points and are exempt from our 120-day price guarantee. Most importantly, please keep in mind that products ordered from this discount section are sold as-is and as such are nonrefundable. (However, should you receive an unusable item, simply contact us and we will make it right.)

Online Only
The damaged sale is available for internet orders only. We absolutely cannot accept phoned-in orders for damaged items since inventory is monitored by the website. Due to the heavy influx of orders, we cannot combine orders here either. Each order must make its way speedily to the warehouse in order to keep our inventory accurate.

Expect Delays
Our warehouse crew is standing by at the ready to race your orders out the door. However, due to the massive influx of orders during the sale, we have found that it is best to anticipate a 1-2 week shipping delay. We’ll do our best to beat that, but don’t be surprised if it takes a while for you to get tracking.

SHOP THE SALE!

Share
Read onRead later

Timberdoodle Story #244

By Karla
In Timberdoodle Stories
2 Min Read
T

Today’s Timberdoodle Story shared by:

Alyssa, Toddler Mom in Lexington, KY

What made you consider Timberdoodle for the first time?

It was recommended by a friend whose mother-in-law bought the BEST toys for her baby girl from Timberdoodle. I would have never considered a curriculum so early!

Before you decided to use Timberdoodle, what was your biggest obstacle or concern about using a Timberdoodle Curriculum Kit?

I was worried about getting it all done! I didn’t want to waste money on something I couldn’t commit to.

What helped you overcome that?

Honestly? Receiving the curriculum guide. Once I dove in and saw the checklists I thought, “Hey! I really can do this!”

If your friend decided to start homeschooling and felt overwhelmed, what would you tell her?

I’m a hot mess mom and can do this. You can too! Everything is included to make it as easy as checking a box.

Is there anything unique about your family that you’d like to share with us?

I’m a first time mom in my twenties who was recently diagnosed with a disease that makes my mobility a bit questionable some days. I wanted so badly to be able to help my daughter learn, and felt overwhelmed and confined when I was diagnosed, sure that I would be a “bad mom” and overdo it on screen time out of necessity since my days can be unpredictable. Timberdoodle has brought essential structure and learning (and more importantly, FUN) to my toddler and I even on my tough days.

Share
Read onRead later

The Homeschool Curriculum Summit 2.0

By Karla
In Choosing Curriculum, Conferences, Free Resources
2 Min Read
T

Is it possible to homeschool with confidence?

The biblical answer is, yes!

There is a promise found throughout Scripture for those who build on the foundation of God’s truth; in Psalm 1, we read that “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers, but his delight is in the law of the Lord…. In all that he does, he prospers.” And when families begin their home education journey by centering it on Christ and His Word, they can have the assurance that their investment will last into eternity.

The Homeschool Curriculum Summit 2.0, coming this March 25-30, 2019, brings that truth right down to the basics of how to decide which curriculum to use. You’ll learn to evaluate curriculum options from a Christian worldview, identify the right fit for every subject, for every child, and therefore – homeschool with confidence built on the foundation of God’s truth.

All of the video sessions with top Christian homeschool speakers bring a Christ-centered focus to these topics:

  • Math
  • Science
  • Language Arts
  • Social Studies
  • Finding the Right Tools for You

The whole event (including all the video sessions, morning devotionals, and a resource hall with exclusive freebies & discounts) is totally free if you sign up by March 25th.

The entire event free if you sign up by March 25th, and in addition to the video sessions, you’ll also get access to an online resource hall (with exclusive discounts and freebies), daily devotions to help you set your heart on the Lord, and a private Facebook group to connect with speakers and other attendees.

You’ll walk away from the Homeschool Curriculum Summit 2.0 equipped to choose your educational tools with wisdom and a biblical perspective so that you can have confidence in the Lord as you raise up the next generation of Christians.

What are you waiting for? Learn more and register for free! (for a limited time only!)

Share
Read onRead later

Timberdoodle Story #243

By Karla
In Timberdoodle Stories
1 Min Read
T

Today’s Timberdoodle Story shared by:

Jennifer W. of TX, Mom of 3

What made you consider Timberdoodle for the first time?

I luckily saw a YouTube video where another homeschooler mentioned the website. I had not heard of it previously. I loved that you had grouped what I had already been researching, and then some. I also read great reviews about customer service, which in our experience, were very true. We have been very pleased with our choice to go with Timberdoodle. We will continue to be “Timberdoodle-ers” for the years to come. Thank you so much!

Before you decided to use Timberdoodle, what was your biggest obstacle or concern about using a Timberdoodle Curriculum Kit?

I really didn’t have any reservations at all.

If your friend decided to start homeschooling and felt overwhelmed, what would you tell her?

To breathe, look at Timberdoodle for framework and guidance, and then research. Also, to know nothing is set in stone, adjustments can be made, and that again Timberdoodle would have any different or additional curricula needed.

Share
Read onRead later