The lazy days of summer are fantastic. If you are a nerd like me, however, you get pretty excited about using all that extra time to plan! There are lots of fun things to plan--summer activities, meals, household projects. I have been chomping at the bit to begin planning our next homeschool year. It's enough to make a girl pull out her Happy … [Read more...]
Memorizing Scripture–It’s Fun!
What if there was a way to take what you are learning on Sunday mornings or in your Bible studies, bottle it up, and lock it away inside your heart? There is--memorizing scripture!! The Holy Spirit lives in us. He can make the scriptures we have stored away in our hearts spring into action just when we need them. In fact, there are lots of … [Read more...]
Primer: Curriculum Worth Exploring
Tapestry of Grace’s New Primer Curriculum I am very thankful to Tapestry of Grace for providing a digital copy of the Primer Curriculum to review. Although I was gifted the curriculum for review purposes, all views are my own. I never recommend a product or service that I do not fully stand behind. I promise to always be open and honest with … [Read more...]
3 Things You Should Get Yourself for Christmas
Christmas is usually a time of abundance for those who have the means to make it happen. If the holiday season slipped by, and we never got anything other than what we got the other 11 months, we would all be okay. There are 3 things you should get yourself for Christmas. And NONE of them are things that can be tied up in a pretty little … [Read more...]
The Best Bibles for Different Ages
As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire … [Read more...]
My Favorite Advent Activities
Christmas is rapidly approaching. Advent is the time leading up to Christmas when we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. We need to make plans now because advent is just days away! Advent is one of the best ways to make sure the true meaning of Christmas doesn’t escape our children. They only open presents for a few minutes. … [Read more...]
Black Friday Deals that You Shouldn’t Miss
Are you sitting at home in your jammies today? If so, there is no need for you to miss out on good deals. Or perhaps you are already home from your shopping and ready for a nap? If so, you can check these out when you wake up! Maybe all the commercialism just annoys you, as it sometimes does me. Remember that you can give meaningful gifts … [Read more...]
Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Cider
Today’s adventure…apple cider! You may want to pick and choose which activities are most appropriate for your particular children according to their ages and maturity, but don’t be afraid to challenge your younger children. They may surprise you. Stretching them makes them grow! Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure Cider: God … [Read more...]
Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Gourds
Today’s adventure…gourds! Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure Gourds: God Loves Us and Made Us to be Unique Intro: Have you noticed any gourd decorations? Do you enjoy seeing them? Do you get as excited over gourds as you do pumpkins? Thoughts to Ponder: Imagine what life would be like if you were a gourd. Do you think you … [Read more...]
Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Fall on the Farm
Today’s adventure…Fall on the Farm! I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective. Their answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go and what direction they will take. Have fun! Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure Fall … [Read more...]