This is a post from Nicole Crone of Children are a Blessing I’m not sure about your family, but mine really loves to travel! As a homeschool mom, I’m always on the lookout for fun, yet educational excursions for my crew to embark on. When we only had a few children, vacationing wasn’t too muchContinue Reading
Blessings From Our Little Blessings
I’ve heard it plenty of times, “Children are a blessing!” But when my children are bickering, complaining about their supper, or screaming at me because I won’t buy them the toy they want…I don’t feel very blessed. So…how are children a blessing? Growth and maturity for parents. When we’re handed our baby for the firstContinue Reading
5 Ways a Garden Can Help Your Family Grow
As I sit here reflecting on the last two days, I can’t help but smile at the dirt under my nails, the tenderness of my pink skin, and the dull ache in my back. In years past, our family has had a part in vegetable gardening for the sheer excitement of watching something grow. DiscoverContinue Reading
Every Mom Has A Story
This is a post from Kathy Helgemo of Mothering from Scratch I am continually amazed at how every mom has her own story. I have been blessed by many women telling me about their mothering lives. This started long ago, before and after I had children. It seemed that God was telling me that hereContinue Reading
Benefits of Year Round Schooling
This is a post from Jacqueline Forrer of My Blessings Homeschool It’s June already! Are you done with your school year or still wrapping up? Do you feel burnt out and dread the idea of starting another year? This is the way I felt a few years ago. We struggled through May and into June toContinue Reading
Used Homeschool Curriculum Sale
Today I’m linking up with the 2014 Used Homeschool Curriculum Sale that is hosted by 7 awesome blogs. You can find the link up and lots more homeschool items for sale at any of the links below: Hip Homeschool Moms Not Consumed Free Homeschool Deals Homeschool Creations Meet Penny The Happy Housewife 1+1+1=1 This postContinue Reading
8 Tips to Affording a Large Family
This is a post from Kathie Morrissey of The Character Corner We have heard it many, many times: “You have EIGHT kids?! How do you afford it?” Others add comments about how they can’t afford the 2 or 3 they have. Many times people who say this really mean they can’t have a large familyContinue Reading
Blueberries for Sal – Story Time Activities
It’s Story Time again and this month’s story is Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey. January Story Time – Chicka Chicka Boom Boom February Story Time – The Snowy Day March Story Time – Green Eggs and Ham April Story Time – Planting a Rainbow May Story Time – The Very Hungry Caterpillar JuneContinue Reading
L is for Loving to Learn – The ABCs of Homeschooling {guest post – Kimberly}
I am so happy to be a part of the ABC’s of Homeschooling series here on My Joy Filled Life. I was so excited to be part of this series because I am so passionate about homeschooling, as I am sure you are too. I choose letter L because it immediately makes me thinkContinue Reading
What on Earth Can I Do? from Apologia {a review}
I just adore Apologia Educational Ministries’ elementary science curriculum, so I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to try out one of the books from their What We Believe series, What on Earth Can I Do? The What We Believe series is a set of 4 books that help your K-6 student see the worldContinue Reading
