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Sweet as Maple Season

Thursday, 13 February 2020 by TOSBlog

Winter time in southwest Pennsylvania usually means snow, cold, sled riding, hot cocoa, and … maple season, one of the sweetest seasons around! If you are lucky enough to live in an area which produces maple syrup, it’s a pretty sweet life. 😉 The area in which my family lives in southwest Pennsylvania, we are

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Homeschool Love

Wednesday, 12 February 2020 by TOSBlog

When I tell people that I homeschool my children, I am met with one of two responses. “Wow, that is great.” “There is no way that I could ever do that with my children.” Occasionally, someone will surprise me, but those are the general responses I hear. I will admit that sometimes I respond with

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The Productivity of Rest

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 by TOSBlog

I stir from my slumber embracing the feathered pillow cradling my face, momentarily resisting my internal alarm clock before rising at 4:30 a.m. to share with you the productivity of rest. In a culture driven by consumerism and success, we’ve forgotten how to Sunday. Most people I know aren’t trying to climb corporate ladders or

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Hey Mama Monday: Love Your Mama

Monday, 10 February 2020 by TOSBlog

Hey Mama, Once upon a time, you were a mere child. You had a Mama. She loved you and held you tightly, and you knew you belonged. She was not perfect, not at all. She made mistakes. She herself was still growing in many ways, and you sometimes were the one she “learned on,” so