If you know me very well at all, then you know how much I love American history; the Revolutionary War period in particular. It's an incredible true story filled with action and adventure, and it involved so many fascinating personalities. Like the Marquis de Lafayette of France. Ever … [Read more...]
September Book Share: The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling
--I took a break over the summer, but it's time to bring the Book Shares back! I love sharing some of my favorite books with you, and I hope you can find some interesting, fun, and informative reads among them. -- When I first began to explore the idea of homeschooling, I read every … [Read more...]
May Book Share — Home Sweet Homeschool
When I was first considering homeschooling, I went to my local library and checked out every book they had on homeschooling. Every. single. one. And I read them all, because I wanted as much information about homeschooling methods and philosophies and curricula as I could … [Read more...]
April Children’s Book Share — The Imagination Station Series
When it comes to encouraging a love for books, my boys have certainly provided a much greater challenge than my girls. It's the nature of the boy beast. I mean, what could be more tortuous to a little boy than being forced to take part in an activity that involves … [Read more...]
March Children’s Book Share — The Scrambled States of America
I'm all for fun books. But fun books that also teach my kids something... THOSE are my favorites! My kids have loved this book for a long time. Somewhere in our whole moving process it was buried and forgotten for a while, but it's being put to use again in our home and homeschool, and … [Read more...]
March Book Share — 1776
I love fiction. Really. I can appreciate a good story line, and if it's written well, then I'm hooked! But if I can read a captivating story that is also fully true, that is all the better! History is filled with fascinating true stories. Sadly, a lot of people … [Read more...]
February Children’s Book Share — King George: What Was His Problem
If you know me or read here at My New Kentucky Home very often, you'll find out I am a lover of history, and of American history in particular. Last month's Children's Book Share was Lewis and Clark on the Trail of Discovery, an amazing book that is as visually stunning as it is interesting … [Read more...]
February Book Share — A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows Through Loss
I read many books that I enjoy, or that I find informative or helpful in some way, but not necessarily many that I would say changed my life. This book is one of the exceptions. For my Book Share last month, I talked about Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your … [Read more...]
January Children’s Book Share — Lewis and Clark on the Trail of Discovery: The Journey That Shaped America
Two weeks ago I told you I want to share some of my favorite books with you so you can add them to your To-Be-Read list. But I don't want to focus on "mom books" and leave out the kids! Whether you're a homeschooling mom or just a mom who wants to get her kids reading, you're probably … [Read more...]
January Book Share — Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity
Doing product reviews just isn't my cup of tea. I tried it. Really. But the truth is, when people give you a product for review, they want a favorable response, not necessarily an honest one. And too much honesty can seem cruel when a person or company has oozed kindness and … [Read more...]
