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Barbori
Wednesday, 06 July 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

Why We Homeschool

We’ve all been asked, “Why do you homeschool?” I always give a different answer depending on where I am, what I am doing, and how much time I have until the kids get antsy. Putting down my answer in words gave me clarity and helped me remember some basics that I can now share quickly.
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Bryan
Monday, 11 April 2022 / Published in * Faith and Family, * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Let’s Grow a Garden, Mama

  Hey Mama,   Greetings! I kill nearly every plant that comes into my house. In keeping with that gift, I also let things die outside. But this time, my children took on the garden project themselves, and they are actually growing and producing some fruit. My kids loved the fact that I didn’t micromanage
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Bryan
Friday, 18 March 2022 / Published in * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

Meal Preparation Tips for the Homeschool Family

  Preparing some foods in larger quantities ahead of time can help your week go smoothly. Instead of rushing from homeschooling to making lunch or dinner or being interrupted in your work in order to make a meal, you will have some items ready to pull out of the fridge, freezer, or container. Here are
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Barbori
Wednesday, 02 March 2022 / Published in * Faith and Family, Blog

Addicted to Righteousness

The promises in God’s Word of the benefits of being addicted to righteousness wash over me like a jubilant flood as I envision myself, my family, and my world immersed in it. Who wouldn’t? Righteousness… Provides escape from trouble (Prov. 12:13) Becomes a guide to his neighbors (family, friend, acquaintances, strangers) (Prov. 12:26) Is rewarded
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Barbori
Friday, 18 February 2022 / Published in * Faith and Family, Blog

Hospitality and Homeschooling

It is not always easy to welcome someone into your home, especially at a moment’s notice. After all, there are science experiments to do, math concepts to learn and math problems to solve, history lessons to read, and essays to write. Plus, there is laundry to do, dishes to be washed, and the table needs
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TOSBlog
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 / Published in * Faith and Family, Blog

3 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

Christmas is over, but winter continues to grace us with snowflakes, icicles, and slippery roads. While kids may be enjoying sled rides and snowball fights, many moms are looking for ways to beat the winter blues. Are you one of them? It is perfectly normal if you are. The lack of sunlight in your area
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TOSBlog
Friday, 28 January 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

4 Reasons to Cultivate Mother Culture in Your Homeschool

Do you ever feel lonely as a homeschool mom? Perhaps you keep your schedule overflowing with appointments and tasks that you don’t have time to think about friendships. Dear Friend, I relate to this struggle so well. Cultivating mother culture can feel stressful when you’re worn out. Sometimes it’s easier to pour ourselves into the
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Bryan
Monday, 24 January 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Your Preschoolers and Little Ones, Mama

  Hey Mama,   What should you do with the littles? Play with them, read to them, take walks, bake or cook with them, clean with them, and give them lots of hugs. While you’re doing routine things, like grocery shopping, taking food to a friend, weeding, or something else, your littles are watching and
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