passions
Friday, 08 March 2019 / Published in * High School, Articles, Blog

Helping Teens Discover Their Passions

  As a teenager myself, I am aware of the peer pressure often tied to “success” that exists within the minds and hearts of today’s youth. The need to receive an outstanding test score so that one is able to attend a particular university. The need to generate a certain level of income by a
word
Thursday, 07 March 2019 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Blog

First Things

  One Sunday we actually made it to church early, and an elderly saint asked how homeschooling was going. I admitted that some days we didn’t seem to accomplish a thing. “Did you read them the Bible?” she asked. “Yes.” “Then you did accomplish something.” The truth of her words resonated, strengthening with time. At
beauty in winter
Wednesday, 06 March 2019 / Published in Articles, Blog

Finding Beauty in Winter

  Where we live, snow is a novelty. It is something we are lucky to encounter once a year.  It is the light in an otherwise dreary winter; a discovery every time it happens. It brings this joy and hope with it. The world suddenly looks clean and fresh and new. It always seems to
food labels
Tuesday, 05 March 2019 / Published in * Faith and Family, * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Having Fun With Food Labels

  Since March is National Nutrition Month, it is the perfect time to incorporate a lesson or two on nutrition. No matter what ages your children are, there are ways to teach them about the foods and drinks they consume each day and why they matter. One fun way to do this is to make
hey mama
Monday, 04 March 2019 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Be Prepared for Off-The-Rails

  Hey Mama, it’s Monday. I heard you are drowning. You thought you were going to wake up and start a fresh new day, lots would get done, and you’d go to bed tonight content that so much was accomplished. It’s not looking that way, though, and the day is already underway and moving too
national anthem
Sunday, 03 March 2019 / Published in Articles, Blog

Star Spangled

  Did you know March 3rd is National Anthem Day?! Our TOS family reaches around the globe and one thing we all have in common, regardless of where you live, is that we all have a National Anthem, a special song to celebrate where we live. My family resides in the United States, and we
celery month
Saturday, 02 March 2019 / Published in * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

Celery Month

  Why did the gardener quit? Because his CELERY wasn’t high enough!   National Celery Month… Did you even know there was an entire month dedicated to Celery? Me either! But in honor of this honorable mention, I have three unique ways to celebrate this momentous month.   Craft Time! It is almost spring. I
books
Friday, 01 March 2019 / Published in * Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog

Buried in Books

  Homeschoolers don’t like books, homeschoolers love books! Our book collection grows every year and nearly every room in our house has a pile of books. Organization may seem like a daunting task, but being able to find the precise book you are looking for is a time-saver. With that in mind, here are some