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Quality Games Full of Biblical Fun

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The Bible is a serious subject, but the kids need to know that God likes to see his kids happy and have fun.  My kids had a lot of fun playing with the Bible Games Central games that we got in the mail.  Who doesn’t love happy mail?  We are thankful to have received these quality games full of biblical fun.   Quality … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship, Fun, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Bible Adventures, Christmas, Family, Family Bible Study, fun, Reviews

Celebrations and Traditions for the Modern Christian Family

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Celebrations and Traditions

***I was given a copy of "Generation to Generation" for review purposes, but all thought and opinions are truly my own. I promise to always be true in my recommendations!*** Holidays, birthdays, celebrations—I love them all! Being festive breaks up the monotony of the day to day. When we pause to consider the reasons behind the celebrations, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book List, Curriculum, Devotionals, Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship Tagged With: Books, Family, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Influence, Witness, Worship

How You School This Year Really Won’t Matter

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How You School This Year Really Won't Matter

I get it.  As parents, we feel the pressure to make each moment matter.  And a year consists of LOTS of moments!  But what if I told you that how you school this year really won’t matter in the grand scheme of things?   I know there are exceptions to every rule.  There will be some extreme cases where one choice leads down a dangerous … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Family Life, Family Time, Homeschool, Philosophies Tagged With: Curriculum, Family, Teens

A Socially Distant Summer Bucket List

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A Socially Distant Summer Bucket List

This is definitely a different kind of summer.  Whether you believe in wearing masks or not, or social distancing, you probably have friends that do.  You may have people in your family or friend group that are medically fragile.  Whatever the reason, your summer may need to look a little different this year.  In case you are leery of going to … [Read more...]

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Eight (Plus Forty-Four) Ideas for Uncommon Family Adventures

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We all love our families, but sometimes life gets in the way of really acting like it.  We get busy with the day today responsibilities of life. But what if you could make lemons out of the lemonaid of day to day life?  52 Uncommon Family Adventures: Simple and Creative Ideas for Making Lifelong Memories is a great resource to help you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Fun, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: devotional, Family

5 Ways to Find Community as a Homeschool Mom

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Finding Community as a Homeschooler

Community..that dirty little word that leaves many of us longing for more.  We measure ourselves up to everyone around us, wondering where we can connect.  Who do we have something in common with? Where is someone that will sympathize with our problems and accept our faults?  Moms have so much on our plates that making friends can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Fun, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Philosophies Tagged With: charlotte mason, Family, Homeschool

The Family Philia Challenge: 10 Fun Ways to Get Your Family Back on Track

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The Family Philia Challenge

Philia is one of the Greek words for love.  Specifically it refers to love between between family or friends.  I don’t know about you, but we could definitely use a little more philia around our home sometimes, especially between my older two!  What better time for the Family Philia Challenge than Valentine’s Day?! Love is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time Tagged With: Family, Holidays, Valentine's Day

5 Popular Christian Authors with Adapted Works for Children

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works for children

Sometimes as parents you might know who to turn to for your own spiritual inspiration.  You may know the go to names, but did you know that many of them have also made or had resources adapted for children?  Here are some names you may know that have also adapted resources for your children. Think of the great conversations you could have when you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Curriculum, Devotionals, Family Time, Family Worship, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Bible Adventures, Curriculum, Family, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Worship

A Time to Give Thanks for the Many Things That Homeschool Offers

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Thankful for Homeschool

  There are so many things to be thankful for, not only this Thanksgiving season, but always!  Thanksgiving, however, reminds me to actually stop and say thank you for all the little things. I’m thankful for my Jesus, my family, my friends, and also the opportunity to homeschool.  It's a time to give thanks for the many things that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Family Life, Family Time, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool, Logistics

Yay for Young Whit: The Traitor’s Treasure

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Young Whit

If you are blessed with children who are avid readers, perhaps you understand my conundrum.  My oldest reads so fast that I can’t keep up with him. Knowing the loose lips (or pens) of some authors, it makes me cringe to set him free reading whatever he wants.  I don’t want to hold him back and make him read less either. So it’s refreshing when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Family Time, Fun, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Book Brigade, Family, Homeschool

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Hello! I'm Tara. My kids and I spend a lot of time in our van (and elsewhere) singing, playing , and praying. Join us as we navigate through the winding roads of life, enjoy the journey, and arrive at a place where we love Jesus with all our hearts. Read More
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