Everyone has their own reasons to be proud of their school. Instead of feeling like an outcast or a weirdo when someone asks you if you homeschool, take pride. Here are some reasons why... It strengthens family bonds. Sure my kids want to pick at each other sometimes. That’s part of having brothers and sisters. It’s also part of learning … [Read more...]
Lunchbox Notes for Dad
Pinterest is overwhelmed with cute lunchbox printable notes and jokes to put in kids’ lunches. I like to sneak a little note into my kids’ lunches when they are away from me (History Club, etc. for you Homeschoolers!), don’t you? (My son thinks he is getting too old for such things, but I secretly think he still likes it. I’m not … [Read more...]
1 Way to Make a Lasting Difference This Year
At the ripe old age of !?!, I think back on my life and what I have accomplished, and, consequently, what I have not. Imagine if I had learned just one Bible verse each year of my life. That would mean that I could quote !?! Bible verses by heart! I can always start that now, and should. But what if we did that for our children? They … [Read more...]
What Should Your Kids Know About America?
With each Fourth of July that comes, I am more and more thankful that we still have our freedom of religion and speech. The world seems to be changing so quickly. It can be scary. Sometimes it's hard to know how to react. How Should We React? See what the Bible has to say and pray for the courage and wisdom to follow the right … [Read more...]
How We Started Our Homeschool Year
I tend to be a little over the top. I love my kids and I want them to excel as much as possible, to reach their full potential. All parents do. For me, that can be a slippery slope. I get in my head what we should be able to accomplish and when it doesn't get done, it's not pretty. I shudder to think how many hours we have probably gone over … [Read more...]
A Typical Day in Our Homeschool Life
The Hard Working Homeschool Mommy (an adaptation of The Little Red Hen) Once upon a time there was a wonderful little family. There was Mommy, Daddy, Willy Nilly, Gemma Wemma, and Aaraboo. They all lived together in a big messy house in the suburbs. Mommy tried really hard to keep the house clean, but every time she cleaned, she would turn … [Read more...]
Welcome to Minivan Ministries!
Welcome to MiniVan Ministries! Most parents have uttered this promise at one point in our lives…”I will never own a minivan!” But many of us succumb to the sure awesomeness of all that room and not having to bend over when buckling kids in car seats. When our kids become more important to us than our coolness quotient, style sometimes goes out … [Read more...]
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