If you are a follower of my blog, then you may already know that we recently took a trip to the Outer Banks. We made the 12+ hour trek in our new van all the way from NY, with our 6 kids. I enjoy a road trip, but I wasn’t sure how our kidsContinue Reading
Apple Sun Catcher Craft
I love fall! I love apples! I love apple crafts! Every homeschool year, I usually start with the good ‘ole apple theme with my little students. It never gets old; there are so many projects, activities and books surrounding the apple theme. I try and change up the craftsContinue Reading
Fear of God vs. Fear of Man {Week 2: Marriage & Mommyhood}
I’d have to say that I’ve never really been a “people-pleaser.” Even before I knew Christ. But did I want to impress others? You betchya! I used to want others to believe that the grass was greener on my side of the fence. That I had my life all together – my house was alwaysContinue Reading
Surviving a Vacation with Extended Family
We recently took a vacation with my parents, my sister’s family (she has 4 kids), and my aunt and uncle. Vacationing with extended family is nothing new for us; we actually vacation with my family about every two years and we have vacationed with my husband’s family in the past as well. Our usual vacationContinue Reading
Our Favorite Apps – Geography
This is a seven week series featuring our favorite apps. Click here to see more of our favorites. Geography was never one of my strong suits, especially world geography. It’s not that I don’t like it, it’s just that for some reason I have a hard time remembering it. So, since I haveContinue Reading
Doing vs. Being {Week 1: Marriage & Mommyhood}
Just the other day, a woman commented on my blog that she thought I sounded like “Super Mom.” I know she meant that as a compliment. If only she knew. I’m far from being “Super Mom” (does she even exist?), nor do I want to be “Super Mom.” Before I knew Christ I wanted toContinue Reading
Our Favorite Apps – Spelling
This is a seven week series featuring our favorite apps. Click here to see more of our favorites. Today I will be sharing our favorite apps for spelling. I’m very thankful that my two oldest kids are pretty good spellers (not sure about the younger ones yet). But I still like toContinue Reading
Homeschool Week in Review #2 – Week of 9/24/2012
Well, week #2 wasn’t very exciting, or that productive for that matter. We had been on vacation the previous week, so it was tough getting back into school right away. So, we just stuck to the basics; pretty much like we did in week #1. Luke 5th grade – Spelling: Completed lesson 2 which focusedContinue Reading
Our Favorite Apps – Handwriting
This is a seven week series featuring our favorite apps. Click here to see more of our favorites. Learning handwriting on an ipad or ipod is definitely not a suitable way to learn all the aspects of writing. There are many details to learning handwriting that can’t be captured on the ipad,Continue Reading
Our Favorite Apps – Math
This is a seven week series featuring our favorite apps. Click here to see more of our favorites. Math was one of my favorite subjects in school; not so much for my kids though. So anything I can do to make it a bit more fun for them is a huge plus! Here isContinue Reading
