The Christmas season is upon us! And while this is a joyous and festive time of the year, it can also be a time of financial stress and worry for some. That is why I’m teaming up with 25 other bloggers to bring you a Christmas Blessings Giveaway for $500 Paypal cash! We understand theContinue Reading
Incorporating Your Dog Into Your Homeschool
In 2012, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reported that over 43 million households owned a dog. That’s over one out of three families! That’s a lot of dogs! Well, I know that not everyone is a self-proclaimed “dog person”, but dogs are the topic for today. If you happen to not have a dog,Continue Reading
25 Days of Christmas Books (with Printable Calendar)
Is it really snowing already? Sheesh! Anyways, countdown to Christmas with this free printable calendar, including my top 25 favorite Christmas books. Some will make you laugh, some will make you cry. Some will simply warm your heart with joy. When making this list, I wanted to include real, quality literature, not just the most obvious orContinue Reading
Top 10 Book Gift Ideas for Kids
Books make the perfect gifts, especially for children. Books are gifts that keep on giving and they can be opened over and over again! Plus, they promote literacy, provide fun and entertainment, as well as offer many opportunities for learning and discovery. Books make great gifts any time of the year, but with Christmas rightContinue Reading
Frog and Toad Together Unit Study
Proverbial Homemaker is doing a wonderful children’s literature unit study series. We love Frog and Toad in our home, so I offered to put together a little unit study to go along with Frog and Toad Together. Head over to Proverbial Homemaker and check it out!
Yes, YOU Are God’s Masterpiece
Last week, I had one of those moments where I knew I’d experienced a breakthrough in my character growth. This tiny transformation was especially precious to me because it had been formed from lots of pushing through the muck of muddy and uncomfortable situations and countless “how-in-the-world-do-I-handle-this?” conversations with God. And after looking back, I amContinue Reading
Home Art Studio Giveaway
I’m really excited to share this generous giveaway with you from Home Art Studio! They have graciously offered to give away an ENTIRE SET of their elementary art DVD curriculum. That’s a $180 value! The Home Art Studio program will enhance a child’s ability to problem-solve, think creatively, and truly see the world around them.Continue Reading
Gift Ideas for Adventurous Boys
As a mom of 7, I’m pretty particular about what I allow into our house. I don’t like having things clutter up our home that have no purpose; I don’t have the time or space to maintain things we don’t need. When it comes to buying our children gifts, we put in a lot ofContinue Reading
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
It’s October so what’s better than some nice warm, pumpkin pie oatmeal to get your day started? The ingredients in this recipe are portioned for a large family or perhaps a potluck, but you could also make a batch of it at the beginning of the week and let it carry you through for breakfastContinue Reading
Candy Corn Activities, Crafts, and Recipes for Kids
I have to admit that I was never a big candy corn eater when I was a kid. I do remember my mom buying it every fall, but I never really cared for it. Crazy, I know! Well, now as an adult, I gobble it up! And my kids do too. That stuff is addicting!Continue Reading
