Friday, 06 August 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

The Lessons Caedmon Learned

  Do you have children that feel intimidated in some areas of their life? My children were all incredibly shy. They never wanted to speak or perform in front of other people. Yet, they had a lot of good stuff to say and were talented musically. I was inspired by Caedmon, a British shepherd from
Monday, 02 August 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, * High School, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Let’s Not Forget About History, Mama

  Hey Mama,   In five years, life will be very different. You may have another child (or even a grandchild). People you know may have passed away. You might live in a different house or in a different state. You might have a completely different job. You might have no job at all. Life
Wednesday, 28 July 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Blog

Homeschool Chores En Mi Casa

  The title of this blog entry is also the title of one of my earliest YouTube videos. It means “in my house.” The subject: chores, rooms, and colors. We cover colors in the fourth and final unit of my Spanish 1 class, which focuses on shopping (clothing, colors, foods, and drinks). Chores and rooms
Wednesday, 07 July 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Blog

Spiritually We Will Look Like Aliens

  The first time I went to Mexico, it was to take classes from Wichita State University. I went to Puebla, Mexico, to earn college credits and to immerse myself in Hispanic culture. It was a lot of fun and an experience that I will never forget, but it came with a high price. There
Tuesday, 06 July 2021 / Published in * Faith and Family, * Planning and Organization, * Teaching Methods, - Resources, Articles, Blog

Easy Homeschool Lesson Planning for Large Families

  Homeschool lesson planning for large families does not need to be difficult. When you look at the size of your family, focus on how it is a joy and a blessing to be able to educate them at home. You have been blessed with these gifts so enjoy them! When you begin to look
Monday, 05 July 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Mama, What Quiet Time?

  Right now, it is very loud at my house! The kids here are playing a game together with our kids from California that have come for a visit. Though it is loud, I wouldn’t have it any other way. But there are times I long for quiet. I mean really crave it. It is
Tuesday, 29 June 2021 / Published in * Faith and Family, * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Virtual Reality and Chores

  Sometimes in life, virtual reality seems like a good idea. This world is stressful; it would be nice to take a break and visit somewhere beautiful, peaceful, and quiet. For some people, their virtual destination would be a fun game that they can play alone or with friends. When you don’t feel like dealing
Monday, 28 June 2021 / Published in * Faith and Family, * New to Homeschooling, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Economics Are More Important Than You Think, Mama

  Hey Mama, Today, you may have awakened with a sense of dread. All too common, especially these last few weeks, right? The enemy is ever-ready and alert, poised to steal our joy, interrupt our thoughts (or prayers), and get our minds off Christ. That old Devil’s primary job is to lie—to make things seem
Thursday, 24 June 2021 / Published in * Faith and Family, * New to Homeschooling, Articles, Blog

Living with Math: 5 Examples of Everyday Life That Teach Math

  We use math every single day of our lives without even realizing it. It is a universal language, and if you look close enough – or from far enough! – you’ll be able to see math and patterns in almost everything. For most of us homeschooling parents, we want math to be simple for
Tuesday, 22 June 2021 / Published in * Faith and Family, * New to Homeschooling, Articles, Blog

How to Find the Homeschool Group Perfect for Your Family

  If you are on the hunt for a quality homeschool group to attend, know this—not all homeschool groups are equal. Trust me; this is a good thing. What works for one homeschooling family simply may not work for another, and that is okay. This is one of the main differences between public education and
Monday, 21 June 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Teach The Constitution From A Christian Perspective, Mama

  Hey Mama, What a crazy world we live in! Seen the news lately? Disasters, riots, trials, and tribulation all seem to be the “new normal” these days. The Bible tells us trials will come and go. Some last longer than others, and some are so painful you cannot breathe. It’s easy to ask, “WHY,
Thursday, 17 June 2021 / Published in * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

Gotta Love It

  Love means lots of different things to different people. For some, it’s the feeling between a boyfriend and girlfriend. For married couples, it’s usually something much more serious. When people share wedding vows, they promise to be together forever, “till death do us part,” in the good and the bad, no matter what. For