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Join the Picnic Parade: Picnic with the Dinosaurs

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I hope you are enjoying our Picnic Parade! Every child goes through a phase in life when they are fascinated by dinosaurs.  Regardless of age, there is always something new to learn about the unfamiliar world of dinosaurs.  Join us on today’s picnic as we explore the world of dinosaurs! Location, Location, Location We decided that the best place … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Curriculum, Devotionals, Family Time, Fun, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Picnic Parade Tagged With: Curriculum, Family, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Picnic Parade, Reviews, Spring, Summer

The Reason Everyone Should Consider Getting an Online Unit Studies All Access Pass

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Online Unit Studies All Access Girl

This post contains affiliate links.  All views are my own. I want to provide my readers with the best resources I can find!   With summer upon us, it’s time to start thinking about the next school year.  Since most kids love the computer, computer learning is a great way to keep it fun!  Wouldn’t it be great to know that your kids are being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Fun, Homeschool Tagged With: Curriculum, Easter, Homeschool, Reviews

Things You Will Love and Hate about Homeschool Conventions

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love and hate homeschool conventions

It’s convention time--homeschool conventions that is.  One of my favorite things about Spring is attending homeschool conventions.  It’s time to evaluate what has worked this year and make plans for the new one.  Even if you think you have this homeschool thing down perfectly (Do any of us really feel that way?!), you can always use a few fresh … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Fun, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool, Logistics, Philosophies Tagged With: Curriculum, Family, Giveaway, Homeschool, Reviews

Family Bible Studies You Will Fall in Love With

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Doing Bible study with your family should be a top priority.  In a world that is screaming values that aren’t Christian friendly, it is important to get our families into the Bible daily.  Family Bible study can be a challenge though.  Where can you find resources that will help your children in their journey?  Luckily for you there are some family … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Devotionals, Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Curriculum, Family, Family Bible Study, Reviews

How to Put God First in Your Homeschool

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A new year encourages us to evaluate our lives and all it’s components.  Homeschooling is one of those components.  When you spend such a large part of your life committed to something, you want to make sure you are doing it right.  The only way to ensure you are doing anything right is to lay it at God’s altar and submit to His will.  The same is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Family Life, Homeschool, Philosophies, Prayer, Printables Tagged With: Curriculum, Family, Homeschool, Prayer

Teaching Your Kids to Have Character at Christmas

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Who doesn’t want their child to grow up to be a good person, to have manners and know how to act in various social situations?  As Christians, we want our children to become Christ-like.  Teaching your kids to have character at Christmas is a great step in the right direction! We get so busy at Christmas that we often forget our kids need … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Family Life, Family Time, Philosophies Tagged With: Christmas, Family

Christmas Nature Studies to Enhance Your Holiday

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Holiday nature studies are like a breath of fresh air.  There is something about the smell of pine that almost has the power to center your soul. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Fun, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Christmas, Homeschool, Printables

Creation Science for Young Scientists

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In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 ESV Isn’t it great when you stumble upon something that is truly amazing?  Something that you not only enjoy, but something that enlightens you too?  This happened to me not too long ago. Our family started studying creation science with Answers Bible Curriculum by Answers in … [Read more...]

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

The Top 5 Things Children Should Learn This School Year

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The beginning of a new school year is exciting.  In You’ve Got Mail, Tom Hanks told Meg Ryan that he wished he could send her a “bouquet of newly sharpened pencils.” What an awesome idea!  Of course, this is coming from the lady who slept with a can of Crayolas as a child.  When you walk by the school supplies sales, it gets my heart … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Family Life, Homeschool, Prayer, Service Tagged With: Family, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Planning, Prayer, Service, Thankful

Science Curriculum and More

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True confessions:  I am not a scientist.  In fact, science was probably my worst subject in school.  I literally prayed my way through biology in college.  One of my favorite quotes of all time is from the show Joey (the short-lived spin-off of Friends), when he said, “It’s like science.  It can’t be explained.” Apologia Science … [Read more...]

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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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