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
Homeschool Mom’s Bible {a review}
I recently reviewed a Bible that was published with the homeschooling mom in mind. Zondervan has partnered with Alpha Omega Publications to bring you the NIV and KJV of the Homeschool Mom’s Bible that is filled with 365 daily devotionals written just for the homeschooling mom. Both versions are available on the publisher’s website forContinue Reading
Being Blessed by Taking Time Away from the Kids
For the first time in thirteen years, I left my children with my White Knight husband for more than a 2-hour trip to the store. I went away this summer without my children for a girls’ week getaway to Scotland. In the process, I learned quite a bit about myself, my White Knight, our childrenContinue Reading
The Power of Praying for Your Homeschool
P is for power of prayer. After three years of homeschooling, I have found the best way to ensure that your homeschool fails. That is a morbid thought, isn’t it? Who looks for ways for their homeschool to fail? Well, not me! I didn’t go around looking for ways to sabotage our homeschool. ButContinue Reading
Peanut Butter Button Cookies
Today I’m guest posting over at Home to 4 Kiddos where Lisa hosts a recipe link-up called Try a New Recipe Tuesday. Head on over there and link-up your latest culinary creation and check out the recipe I shared – Peanut Butter Button Cookies.