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Hey Mama Monday: God Loves You, Mama

Monday, 03 February 2020 by TOSBlog

Hey Mama, Just stopping in to remind you that for as much as you love your own precious children, God loves you even more than that. You cannot begin to fathom his great love and the delight he holds for you. So every time you begin to doubt your worth or feel insecure, stop and

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Let’s Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast

Saturday, 01 February 2020 by TOSBlog

Though winter weather is upon us in Texas, we will always make room for ice cream. This cold, sweet treat just happens to be the center of Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day which is observed on the first Saturday of February. Over the years, I’ve found a few ways to incorporate ice cream into

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Celebrating Special Days to Increase Excitement in Homeschool

Friday, 31 January 2020 by TOSBlog

My children love homeschooling. However, since they began their school endeavors in public school, there are some aspects that they miss. One of the things that my children miss about public school is the special events such as wacky hair day and classroom parties. We started celebrating holidays by having our own parties and

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Tips to Combat Winter Blues

Thursday, 30 January 2020 by TOSBlog

Winter can be a discouraging season for a homeschooling family. Once the excitement of the holidays end and bright decorations are packed away, cold weather and gray skies can feel never ending. I have found I must be intentional about combating winter blues. With reduced sunshine, I am quick to feel drained and discouraged. My