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Tuesday, 29 December 2020 / Published in * Faith and Family, * Holidays, Articles, Blog

The Importance of Family Traditions

  Even though my childhood was not idyllic, there are many parts for which I am extremely grateful. One is the way my mother used traditions to make events special for her children. Each Christmas, she would give each of us a pair of pajamas as a gift. Many years, she spent countless hours sewing
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Monday, 28 December 2020 / Published in * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Learn from the Birds, Mama

  What will come our way in 2021? Will it be moving, illness, death, pregnancy—you name it—life will change this coming year. How do we prepare for the unknown? Are we ready for change? Usually, I am not. However, I have found that if I stay close to the Lord and live each day fully
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peace
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Wednesday, 23 December 2020 / Published in * Encouragement, Blog

Peace in the Chaos This Christmas

  I don’t know about any of you, but quite honestly, my life is pretty chaotic right now. I have 4 kids ages 9, 7, almost 4, and almost 2. They are…BUSY! I mean like can I get a break to go to the bathroom busy, and sometimes it just gets plain overwhelming! Anybody else
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Tuesday, 22 December 2020 / Published in * Encouragement, Blog

3 Tips for Peaceful Homeschooling This Holiday Season

  Are you a little nervous about homeschooling plans for the remainder of this pandemic year? I completely understand how you feel, Mama! Regardless of how long you’ve been homeschooling, you’ve probably noticed that learning doesn’t stop when the holidays arrive. If you’re lacking peace and joy in this season of life, let me share
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Monday, 21 December 2020 / Published in * Faith and Family, * Holidays, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Rest in His Love and Care, Mama

  Hey Mama, Christmas is almost here—can you believe it? And then it will be over. And then . . . life resumes. We’ll start prepping and rushing all over again, knowing us. But don’t fret over that today, Mama. Today, *this day,* focus on spending the next five days with your littles, your love,
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holiday baking lessons
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Thursday, 17 December 2020 / Published in * Holidays, Articles, Blog

Holiday Baking: Lessons I Learned

  I not only confess; I proclaim boldly—I don’t like to cook. I can manage my way through most of the traditional holiday meals by sticking with familiar and easy recipes. The baking part of the rituals is beyond me though. Baking pies, cakes, and cookies to share at a family meal or give as
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bible study
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Tuesday, 15 December 2020 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog

5 Ways to Easily Include Bible Study in Your Homeschool Lessons

Were you hoping to have more of a focus on Bible study in your homeschool lessons, but when you take one long look at your routine, you see that it often gets dropped? Well, you can always rearrange the way you do school and make sure it begins to take priority—that is one of the
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Monday, 14 December 2020 / Published in * Holidays, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Where’s the Wonder?

  Hey Mama, Be careful. It’s the time of year when the wonder of the season is lost in the chaos of the moment. Hold on to the wonder. . . hold it fast . . . and hold on to the One this season is all about—JESUS! It’s His day. It’s His time. It’s
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american history
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Thursday, 10 December 2020 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Using Literature to Teach American History in Middle School

  Many of us use a curriculum to teach history, but using literature to teach history can be a great teaching tool. I am continuing this history literature series with some of the best books to teach American history. Using literature to teach history illuminates the time period, helps integrate the history curriculum, and enriches
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love of reading
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Tuesday, 08 December 2020 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

3 Ways to Encourage a Love of Reading in Your Homeschool

  Do you shy away from reading in your homeschool or do you embrace it? If your child is a reluctant reader and only attempts the bare minimum, consider implementing these three practices into your homeschool. Your child may want to enjoy reading but simply hasn’t found his/her perfect niche yet.   Family Read-Aloud Time
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Monday, 07 December 2020 / Published in * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Have the Strength to Say “Yes, Lord”

  Will this be a difficult Christmas season? Are you missing a loved one? Are you in painful circumstances? Are you uncertain of the future? Are you praying for help or healing or wholeness? In seasons of joy or seasons of pain, in seasons of uncertainty, anxiety, or seasons of provision—I want to have the
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learn at christmas
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Friday, 04 December 2020 / Published in * Holidays, Articles, Blog

What do Children Learn at Christmas

  In the hustle and bustle of Christmas, we forget that there is so much education during the holidays. As homeschooling families living a lifestyle of learning, Christmas presents unique scholarship opportunities! Let’s explore all the ways your children can learn at Christmas! Bible The story of Christmas (mostly found in Luke chapters 1 &
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