Growing up, Thanksgiving was a one-day event in my house. It was a time to gather with family around an overflowing table and count our blessings. We still gather around a table of abundance on Thanksgiving Day, but the gathering of blessings starts November 1st. We try to count our blessings all year long andContinue Reading
My Beloved and My Friend {a book review}
‘Shouldn’t we look at our spouse and see not only our lover, but our friend?’ ~ My Beloved and My Friend p. 1 Right off the bat, page one, this sentence hit me and says in a nutshell what this book is all about – that we shouldn’t just be married to our spouse, weContinue Reading
Let Go and Let God – MOM 2 MOM Mondays {guest post Emilee}
As moms, we sometimes have a habit of holding on really tight to things in our life – particularly if they affect our children. I know I do. I feel like I have to do so in order to protect them. Of course, there are many problems with this. One of the biggest problems isContinue Reading
Sensory Learning
Why We Use Sensory Play & Learning: One of the most awesome things I have found about teaching Liam at home is the ability to try anything and everything. The sky is the limit when it comes to hands on sensory activities especially for a little boy who requires a great deal of visual andContinue Reading
Little Critter Inspired Kids Books – a Review
I can vividly remember reading the Little Critter books by Mercer Mayer when I was a child. They were some of my all-time favorite books growing up. So I was thrilled to see that Tommy Nelson has brought Little Critter into the Christian market. Tommy Nelson has just launched Inspired Kids, a new line ofContinue Reading
Quiet Time with Our Teenagers
It’s about 1:30 p.m. and we are settling down for our daily, (at least we try to stick to that), quiet time for bible study. It’s me and our two teenagers. We are currently working through a study based on the Shorter Catechism and reading through Holiness by J.C. Ryle. This time with ourContinue Reading
R is for Routine – The ABCs of Homeschooling {guest post – Jolene}
Routine is K.E.Y. in my home. With a large family it’s important for everyone to know what is going to happen when and what is expected of them. Adding a baby/toddler to the mix can be hair-raising and does require some flexibility. Our routine is fixed during the day. My oldest goes to publicContinue Reading
Ultimate Resource List for Apologia’s Zoology 1
The Young Explorer series from Apologia is our absolute favorite homeschool science curriculum. We recently finished up our studies using Apologia’s Zoology 1 and I just wanted to share a bunch of resources that you can use with Zoology 1 to enhance and add to your learning experience. If you are new to Apologia andContinue Reading
5 Niagara Falls Attractions You Don’t Want to Miss
Niagara Falls is one of God’s many, many amazing creations that everyone should see at least once if they have the chance. Just seeing this magnificent wonder and hearing the roar of it’s powerful water is worthwhile in itself. But Niagara Falls has a lot more to offer than just an awe-inspiring view; there areContinue Reading
Q is for Questions – The ABCs of Homeschooling {guest post – Ashley}
Questions, Questions, Questions…. As parents we hear tons of them, and as homeschooling parents we hear even more! It is easy to get annoyed with the constant stream of questions that comes from our children (especially the toddler variety). I mean how many times can a child ask “why are we going toContinue Reading
