***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...]
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...]
They Call That School?! Afternoon Occupations
There is so much to learn that it is easy to feel stressed. It is a normal tendency to think you need to pack in a bunch of lectures and learning. But learning doesn’t have to be all work and no play. In fact, play is learning! People learn best when they are having fun! Enter leisurely afternoons, a.k.a. “afternoon … [Read more...]
Dictation: The Easy Way to Teach Grammar
Everyone is getting ready to head back to school. We are all making difficult decisions, including deciding on curriculum. So many are struggling and looking for something easy and do-able. That is one reason I love dictation. Dictation is an easy way to teach grammar. Dictation Basics What is … [Read more...]
Three Christian Book Series to Put On Your Children’s Reading List This Year
No matter what homeschool camp you find yourself in, we all have one thing in common--our children need to read good books. A love of reading is valuable beyond words. No only does it teach us about a variety of topics, it also draws us into different worlds. Here are a few Christian book series to put on your children’s reading … [Read more...]
Eight (Plus Forty-Four) Ideas for Uncommon Family Adventures
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...]
A “Super” New Devotional–Bible Force: The First Heroes Devotional
If you are like me, you get tired of doing the same devotionals time after time. We like to try new things. One of our latest finds was "Bible Force: The First Heroes Devotional." BibleForce Devotional: The First Heroes Devotional is truly a “super” new devotional. Bible Force: The First Heroes Devotional BibleForce Devotional: … [Read more...]
The Holy Spirit Is the Best Teacher Ever
It’s time to get back to school. Hopefully you’ve enjoyed your summer, but it’s back to the grind. Whether you enjoy getting back to school or not, there is usually a tiny piece of us that is sad to see summer go. We must remind ourselves that God’s mercies are new every morning...and every school year too. One reason we can … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Find Community as a Homeschool Mom
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...]
Bible Study the Charlotte Mason Way
Many of you have heard of Charlotte Mason, the 19th century guru on education that is still making a stir in the homeschool community today. She had lots of great ideas about how to teach various subjects, but did you know that one of those subjects was Bible study? Let’s learn about Bible study the Charlotte Mason way! The more I … [Read more...]
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