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The Tantalizing, Terrible Truth About TV

The first reality TV show I ever remember flipping by was Temptation Island. The name says it all. A group of men and women were stranded on a tropical island together, with the ultimate goal of tempting each other away from their significant others. It was like watching a train wreck--I just couldn’t look away. Did people really do this kind … [Read more...]

Amazing Homeschool Resources from Psycho With 6

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I just love that name, don’t you? Psycho With 6? I think we can all say that we feel a bit “psycho” at times! The name Psycho With 6, however, refers to Dr. Melanie Wilson, a homeschool psychologist turned homeschooling mother of 6. (That could make anyone a little bit psycho at first, don’t you think?!) You can check out her blog, Psycho … [Read more...]

More Life-Changing Bible Studies for Families

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If you are one of the lucky ones, you have already found a Bible study that you love. Even so, we can all use a change of pace sometimes. Here are two more life-changing Bible studies that you should consider trying out this year... Community Bible Study Community Bible Study is an inductive, international Bible study for people … [Read more...]

A Brand New Way to Bring the Bible to Life: The Picture Smart Bible Review and Giveaway

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Whether you are a homeschool parent planning for your most important subject (Bible!) or a working parent trying to decide what to use for family devotions at home, I have a great suggestion for you today…the Picture Smart Bible! I was given a copy of the Picture Smart Bible, 4-Adult, in exchange for an honest review. I promise to only … [Read more...]

Debunking the Myths about Boxed Curriculum

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What is Boxed Curriculum? Homeschooling can be a daunting task--especially when you don’t know where to begin. Boxed curriculum is a great place to start for those who feel overwhelmed. It is just what you might expect--curriculum in a box! Boxed curriculum is typically thought to be almost everything you need for a school year. You might need … [Read more...]

Teaching Math and Science Isn’t Rocket Science…It’s Ministry!

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Math and science...you either love them or hate them. Teaching them brings on a similar response. I have heard many mothers lamenting over how bad their math lesson went. Science often gets neglected or we fall way behind where we want to be in our curriculum. The struggles are real. Take a deep breath and relax. Teaching math and science isn’t … [Read more...]

How to Teach Reading and Writing that Will Move Your Child’s Soul

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It’s that time of year when most of us are in limbo. Our summer has officially begun (or has already been going for a while). We have a little time before the mad rush of autumn hits us in the face as we dive back into routine. We know that if we give up just a tiny bit of our summer to plan for the upcoming school year, we can have a year that … [Read more...]

Ultimate Revelations of Why You Should Homeschool

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Our Story My Original Thoughts “Homeschool? Who? Me?” That’s what I use to say. I grew up in public school. All I ever wanted to be when I grew up was a public school teacher. I had never met a "normal" homeschooler. Then it was time for my son to go to kindergarten. The school he was districted for was not a great one. I decided that, … [Read more...]

The Truth Behind Why Dad Should Be the Spiritual Leader

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As a Christian mom, it is my goal to teach my kids about Jesus. It is my sincere hope that they fall in love with Him and want to serve Him all their lives. It would be very human of me to think that I could make that happen all by myself. The truth, however, is that God doesn’t make things happen that way. None of us do anything all alone. … [Read more...]

6 Really Easy Ways to Make God Part of Your Fun Days