We are a homeschooling family and WE LOVE IT! We believe in the rightness of it and in the educational advantage of it. And give us half a chance and we'll be trying to convince you to homeschool, too! But that said, I never want a prospective homeschooler looking at home education … [Read more...]
Summer Mint Lemonade
Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer day than a tall glass of lemonade. Unless maybe it's a Mint Lemonade! Combine the punch of summer citrus with the coolness of peppermint and you're bound to come up with something delightfully refreshing! I had seen a … [Read more...]
Ditching the Training Wheels at the Ripe Ol’ Age of Four
So is learning to ride a bicycle without training wheels an essential life skill? No. I didn't really think so either. But it is an important milestone of childhood, wouldn't you say? I think most parents look forward to the day their child overcomes every fear and … [Read more...]
When Kids Complain–The Complaining Jar
"But I don't wanna clean my room." "Awww! Do we have to go to the store with you?" "Are we having that for breakfast again?" "I hate doing chores." I heard that sort of thing all the time when my kids were younger -- whining and complaining that seemed bound and determined to make … [Read more...]
When I Love Being a Mom
Let's be honest. There are many aspects of motherhood that are hardly delightful: Childbirth. Potty training. Laundry. Fevers. Spills. Stomach viruses. Sibling fights. Croup. Bike wrecks. Stitches. But then there … [Read more...]
The Chronicles of Narnia and Homemade Turkish Delight
"It is dull, Son of Adam, to drink without eating," said the Queen presently. "What would you like best to eat?" "Turkish Delight, please, your Majesty," said Edmund. "The Queen let another drop fall from her bottle onto the snow, and instantly there … [Read more...]
Introducing Our Children to Evil
We hadn't made it to the local library in quite some time, so on Monday I promised the kids if they would work hard and finish school early, we would make a trip. As always, it was quite a motivator! Once there, each child was to find at least one nonfiction book on a … [Read more...]
Homeschooling with Mr. Whittaker
If you've never been introduced to Adventures in Odyssey, my, what you've missed! Focus on the Family's audio drama/comedy began in 1987, so a generation has come up listening to and closely following the antics and adventures of the crew at a special ice cream shop called … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Sweat Preschool
Last week President Obama made a push for universal preschool for 4 year-olds, which has much of the homeschooling community concerned. And with good reason! Any change to the nation's education policy has the potential to impact our homeschooling freedoms. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
A Big Job for the New Year
I guess we all look ahead to the New Year spread before us with great hopes and plans. It's a clean slate, another 12 months of opportunity. There are things I hope to accomplish this year. I want to be more organized in 2013, especially where family laundry, (my most dreaded household … [Read more...]
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