Around this time each year I like to put together a little round-up of the planning resources especially for homeschoolers. And I wrap it up with some FREE printable planning pages that I’ve made for my own family, and for my readers to use as well if they’d like (be sure to scroll to theContinue Reading
Printable Timeline Notebook
Now that some of my children are moving into middle school, and soon high school, I wanted each of them to have a timeline notebook that they can use and add to throughout their middle school and high school years. In the past we have done timelines on poster board or abbreviated notebook versions ofContinue Reading
Using Memorial Day to Explain Christ’s Love to Kids
Using Memorial Day to explain Christ’s love to kids is a great way to teach them about the history of the United States and about how much Christ loves everyone. Memorial Day was started on May 30, 1868. It began after the Civil War as a day to remember those who gave their lives inContinue Reading
Teaching Children About the Miracle of Life
The miracle of life is an amazing thing. I’m in awe of how mighty our God is – how wonderous, intentional, and thoughtful He is. You can see all of these things in His creation of a human life. I’m currently 24 weeks pregnant with our 8th baby and it never gets old – howContinue Reading
25 Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Desserts
I have a weak spot for baked goods. Especially when it comes to chocolate chip cookies. They are my favorite. And of course I love the cookie dough just as much. Being that I’m 24 weeks pregnant, I’ve had lots of cravings that aren’t necessarily the best things for a pregnant woman to eat, includingContinue Reading
7 Things Moms Should Do Every Day
We moms are busy creatures. We are pulled in a thousand different directions at any given moment of the day. It is not unusual for the entire day to pass and suddenly I realize that I have barely stopped to go to the bathroom by myself! (not that going to the bathroom by myself isContinue Reading
Chunky and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’ve probably spent a lot of time in the kitchen making and perfecting chocolate chip cookies. I have shared before, how I vowed to learn how to make this goody. My baking snafu with a premade cookie dough was just embarrassing. Who messes up with a premade dough? So with my renewed baking spirit, IContinue Reading
In A World Of Conformity, I’m Praying For a Peculiar Son.
Sometimes it’s not easy to be different. Not just different, but peculiar. My mom always tells me a story about a girl that she went to grade school with… Peculiar she was, but not for things admirable; things memorable, but not admirable. Bumpy and dirty, her face earned her hurtful remarks from the kids inContinue Reading
Books to Prepare Children for a New Baby
Adding a new member to your family is a joyous time. But it can also add a little stress to your household, especially for the little ones you’ve already been blessed with. Here is a list of books that will hopefully help make the transition of adding a baby to your family a little smootherContinue Reading
10 Ways to Make Your Child’s Birthday Unique
Birthdays are a very special event in a child’s life. I remember when I was growing up, I always looked forward to my birthday with excitement. It was a joyous occasion to get presents, see my friends, and celebrate the fact that I was alive. Once, I went to a pond, fished with my friends,Continue Reading
