Have you ever thought about why music exists in the world? There are plenty of sounds in nature. We are given ears to hear the words of others—but why does music soothe our souls? I have spent countless hours thinking about music. What is it about certain musical keys and intervals that vibrate those
“Tomorrow, tomorrow, we’ll finish this tomorrow. It’s only a day away.” Procrastination can become the norm in a homeschool family’s day unless we are diligent to inspire motivation. Certainly, even in the best of homeschooling families, it is incredibly easy to get off track, to put off until tomorrow, next week, or even next
The new year brings with it the promise of a fresh start. We make goals and write resolutions. We edit lesson plans and evaluate our students’ progress. Then, we forge full-steam ahead into the new year convinced that our efforts will be fruitful. But, what happens before winter’s end? We are completely exhausted! Why
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
