Simple Meals Homeschoolers Can Make & Share
Wednesday, 03 January 2018
When a dear friend’s mother became ill this past fall, our family did what it does best in difficult situations: we cooked meals for her family. And when she passed away, our eldest daughter immediately baked a batch of brownies for the family. Having homemade meals can be such a comfort for families struggling
Making Goals for 2018
Tuesday, 02 January 2018
Every December I sit down and pray about focusing on a certain character trait or attribute that the Lord would like me to work on for the new year. Last year my word was Faithfulness. It was a tough year in many aspects, but during the storms I could see my faith grow because
Hey Mama Monday: Just Remember That Every Trial Is a Part of God’s Plan
Monday, 01 January 2018
Hey Mama, I heard something about you that is pretty incredible.
You have gone through storm after storm. Trial after trial. Pain after pain.
But in the midst of it, you continue to bless others. You not only do the “bare minimum” with your kids (keeping them healthy, secure, educated, fed, and happy) but
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Winter Backyard Bird Watching
Sunday, 31 December 2017
Winter is a wonderful time for children to observe the beauty of creation through the nature around them. With only a little effort this can occur right in your own backyard. I usually prefer to enjoy winter’s beauty from inside my warm home. Just outside the window of my office stands a large maple
Vacation, Homeschool Style
Saturday, 30 December 2017
We school our children year-round. When they were young, it was so much easier to keep up math and grammar and spelling lessons all the way through the year. I noticed that both my children tended to forget math facts if we took a summer break along with the rest of the neighborhood of
Regaining Homeschool Joy
Friday, 29 December 2017
Have you ever found yourself in an emotional homeschool rut that carried on for a few months? Some might call it depression because things aren’t going as planned and the children aren’t cooperating. Others might label this as anxiety because you’re nervous about continuing this journey since it can be a bit overwhelming at
Overcoming the Winter Slump
Thursday, 28 December 2017
Do you struggle to get back into the swing of your homeschool routine after Christmas? Do all of the festivities (and sugar) leave your kids less than cooperative? Does the dreary, dark, cold weather zap your motivation to get going and make the most of your days? I have this struggle every year and