how homeschoolers can evangelize
Thursday, 17 May 2018 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog

The PEARL: Part 3 – Ask

  I’m a talker. If there’s another person in the room, chances are I’m the one talking. I have a good friend who is a listener. We do well together. However, my listening friend and I both struggle when it comes to engaging with our neighbors. My problem is talking too much, hers is not
mother's day
Wednesday, 16 May 2018 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, * Holidays, Articles, Blog

Why Mother’s Day Matters

  Dear Mom, back on the 13th of this month the US celebrated Mother’s Day. Maybe you woke up to a breakfast of peanut butter toast and orange juice prepared by your child. Or maybe you received a hand-made card with scribbles on it from your toddler. Maybe, just maybe, you were a little disappointed
fear
Tuesday, 15 May 2018 / Published in * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

Letting Go of Fear

  As the school year winds down, it’s a good time to reflect on the overall health of your homeschool. How are you doing? How are your kids doing? It’s also a good time to think about the decisions that you’ve made this year. How many of those decisions were made out of fear? It’s
state history
Monday, 14 May 2018 / Published in - Promotional Posts, Articles, Blog

State History by A Helping Hand

   Study YOUR state–we have all 50! State History from a Christian Perspective (Grades 3-12) Complete state history course on your state, including text, maps, color state symbol pictures, quizzes, tests, lesson plans, answer key, state constitution study guide Students use our text material to construct project notebook either in their own three-ring binder
Hey Mama
Monday, 14 May 2018 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Time to Lighten Your Workload

  Hey Mama, You have too much on your plate. That’s why all this chaos continues. Good news is you are in control to make some smart changes. Get with the hubby and kids – remove some of this extra stuff and lighten your load. Most of the time, we take on more than we
purpose of a mother
Sunday, 13 May 2018 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, * Holidays, Blog

Happy Mother’s Day

  This was a day in my life near Mother’s Day just a few years back: I have a splitting headache yet I have three sick children to care for. I have a child who is not cooperating that I have to deal with. I have a toddler who wants me to play baseball and
motherhood
Saturday, 12 May 2018 / Published in * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

Motherhood Comes Full Circle

  In early March of this year, I sat by my Mom’s bedside for a little over 38 hours. During that time, I put water in her mouth, drops in her eyes, held her hand and talked to her. I prayed, asking God for a peaceful transition, and for the strength to get through what
outdoor education
Friday, 11 May 2018 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

The Importance of Outdoor Education in a Digital World

  I grew up in a large city. Swapping childhood stories with my husband, he was appalled when I explained that recess at the schools I attended meant being released to an enclosed, asphalt yard. I counted myself lucky that I actually had a backyard at home with trees and flowers. Most of my friends