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 ABCs of Homeschooling Through the Holidays
There are so many wonderful things to do to celebrate Christmas. There are just as many ways to make them educational. Christmas, of course, shouldn’t all be about education. We have to have a little fun, right? But we really can have it both ways--fun and educational. That’s where The ABCs of Homeschooling Through the Holidays comes in. My … [Read more...]
Blessing Bags for the Homeless
If you are looking for a super simple and fun service project that you can do alone or with a group, look no further. Making Blessing Bags for the homeless is a great way to involve kids in service and have a huge impact on the homeless community. Blessing Bags are simply that--bags full of blessings (useful items) for the homeless. Before You … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Christmas Service Project
Ah...Christmas. It’s the time of year where the air is filled with good tidings and great joy--or at least it should be! Christmas is a time that many of us choose to do extra service projects and spread a little holiday cheer. One of our favorite Christmas service projects is to carol at a nursing home or hospital. It is a fun, festive, and … [Read more...]
Christmas Just Started and I’m Already Behind!
I hope this is a bit of encouragement for those of you who are like me. You see, the Christmas season just started and I’m already behind! Let me explain. At Christmas, more so than other times of year, visions of Pinterest dance in my head. There are so many great ideas. Since Christmas comes just once a year, I want to do them all! I get so … [Read more...]
Should You Homeschool Through the Holidays?
Should you homeschool through the holidays? It is one of the greatest things about homeschooling--the choice to choose when we will be having school. If you are blessed with lots of family and holiday festivities to attend, it may be wise to take a step back and enjoy a bit of an extended break. If you are like me, however, the holiday season … [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...]
Last-Minute, Easy to Implement Thanksgiving Fun
With only a week and one day until Thanksgiving, who has time left to organize Thanksgiving fun? I do! I am passing on a few of my favorite Thanksgiving ideas so that you don’t have to scramble. If you are a homeschooler, I challenge you to enjoy a Thanksgiving-themed day. Our homeschool holiday celebrations are some of our favorite days. … [Read more...]
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