One of my favorite scriptures is Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. It’s so comforting to know that the Lord has a special plan and purpose just for meContinue Reading
Our Mystery of History Notebook and Printable Planning Pages
We use Mystery of History for our history studies in our homeschool. It took me a little while to figure out how to organize all of our papers and work from the course. At the beginning of the textbook there are suggestions for ways to organize your history notebook, but the ideas suggested just didn’tContinue Reading
The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Story Time Activities
It’s Story Time again and this month’s story is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Crafts Egg Carton Caterpillar The Very Hungry Caterpillar Necklace Butterfly Craft Clothespin Caterpillar Craft The Very Hungry Caterpillar Paper Plate Puppet Craft Caterpillar Sponge Stamping Craft Paper Chain Caterpillar C is for Caterpillar Very Hungry Caterpillar Hats CraftContinue Reading
10 Ways to Spoil Mom on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. What are you getting your mom this Mother’s Day, or better yet, if you are a mom, what do you hope to receive? As a mom of 7, I appreciate a gift that is from the heart and anything that fosters peace, quiet, and relaxation is a plus.Continue Reading
Printable Scripture Subway Art {FREE}
It seems I go through seasons of what I like when it comes to decorating. I’ve gone from not even caring much about decorating my home, to decorating with a traditional feel, to rustic country, and now to a more transitional look (a little mix of traditional and modern). No matter what the decorating styleContinue Reading
10 Things You Should Know Before Shopping at Aldi
I’ve been shopping at ALDI regularly now for about 5 years. I wish I had started shopping there sooner! But honestly, I was a little nervous and apprehensive because I didn’t really know what to expect from an Aldi shopping trip. I had heard that they do things a little differently there, but I wasn’t sureContinue Reading
G is for Graduation – The ABCs of Homeschooling {guest post – Shannen}
The following post is written by Shannen of Middle Way Mom Maybe you’re still knee deep in play doh and paint. Maybe you’re starting middle school and wondering what life will look like a few short years from now. Or maybe, you’re in the same position I’m in and you’re in the high school journey,Continue Reading
Homeschool Planning Resources & FREE Printables
For updated FREE homeschool planning pages for 2020-2021 click here!! It’s that time of year when many homeschool families are finishing up the last of their lessons, all the while, mom is thinking ahead to the next school year. Homeschool convention season is in full swing and homeschool parents are making their lists of curriculumContinue Reading
They Will Make Mistakes
I sat down after a long day and opened my computer up to our local news site. The headline hit me in the heart. A local young person had been arrested. A young person who I had watched grow up in our church. I remember her as a teen having watched as her mom struggledContinue Reading
Live Out Loud
My 17 year old daughter and I attended a ladies only event called Live Out Loud on March 8, 2014. How fitting that this date was also the International Women’s Day, too! The Live Out Loud Conference was held last year in the same location in Elloree, SC. While it was certainly close enough and IContinue Reading