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Utilizing Old Magazines

By Lara DeHaven

I promised to share some of my foreign language teaching techniques from time to time.  "Incorporating the Gouin Series in Spanish" was my first article on the subject after I wrote, "Review of Rosetta Stone Software."  If you are interested in the Gouin Series or Rosetta Stone, please check out those two articles as well. Without a doubt, the best way to learn a language is to surround yourself with the language whether you travel, move, or change your environment.  However, not everyone can fully immerse themselves in... »

Stevia

By Lara DeHaven

I am a fairly new fan of Stevia, which is  an all-natural sweetener made from the leaves of a South American herb.  Stevia does not cause any change in your blood glucose levels; its  glycemic index is zero.  Therefore, stevia is suitable for... »

Becoming a Plant Expert

By Lara DeHaven

I have been reading J.D. Wyss' novel, Swiss Family Robinson, to my children for the last 3 weeks.  We are almost halfway through the novel, but are enjoying it immensely.  Well, we enjoy the story, but both Jake... »


Real Food for Rookies

By Lara DeHaven

If you have read my blog for long, you know that I have a great appreciation for Sally Fallon and her ground-breaking cookbook, Nourishing Traditions.  I refer to it often as I cook in my own kitchen.  It truly is... »

One-on-One Time

By Lara DeHaven

Sometimes you can get so caught up in life that you start losing your own life.  Relationships suffer because you are so busy doing.  Having small children can put a strain on you, too.  They completely rely on you for... »

Ranch Dressing and Dip

By Lara DeHaven

Before Jake was tested for allergies, he had a reaction to Hidden Valley Ranch dressing.   A welpy rash appeared all around his mouth.  I read the ingredients and assumed the problem was milk related.  Isaac had already been diagnosed with... »

Mushroom Mulch

By Lara DeHaven

I cannot believe that it is mid-August already!  My spring/summer garden is done.  I have a few peppers still growing, but other than that it is done and mowed under.  Now ironically in the dog days of summer, I am... »

Two Layer Brownie Cake

By Lara DeHaven

Processed foods are not ideal, but I do rely on them in a pinch.  One of the items I almost always have on hand is Bob's Red Mill Chocolate Brownie Mix.  It... »

Does Literature Really Affect Your Life?

By Lara DeHaven

Since I was a little girl, I have loved to read.  Reading brings me enjoyment as I grow and learn while simultaneously escaping to another world.  I have a degree in English from Texas A&M University; therefore, I have dedicated... »

An At-Home Grain Mill

By Lara DeHaven

When I was engaged to my husband many years ago, we agreed that he would never purchase a gift for me that plugged in unless I specifically asked... »

A Day of Cooking

By Lara DeHaven

In the book, Little House in the Big Woods, Caroline Ingalls used to say, "Wash on Monday, Iron on Tuesday, Mend on Wednesday, Churn on Thursday, Clean on Friday, Bake on Saturday, Rest on Sunday."  They had a day in... »

Summer Art Show

By Lara DeHaven

My children usually have little to do about what I decide to write.  This article is an exception.  Both Jake and Kyla wanted me to talk about the Summer Art for Homeschool Art Show.  They are proud of their art... »

Continuing Education

By Lara DeHaven

Most fields in today's workforce  require an employee to go to seminars, take classes, etc. to stay current.  I would assume that for anyone in a technological field this would be essential as times and technology are always changing.  When... »

Mother and Son Day

By Lara DeHaven

I thoroughly enjoyed the 2010 THSC State Convention and Family Conference this past weekend.  Thursday night my husband and I went to see the opening programs.  John Erickson entertained us by reading excerpts from his writing.  He writes the Hank... »

My Reading List

By Lara DeHaven

I have always been an avid reader.  My mom tells me that when she would send me to my room as a punishment I would gladly go.  She would find my nose buried in a Little House on the Prairie... »

Responsibilities on a Farm

By Lara DeHaven

Growing up on a working farm is a much different experience than growing up in a suburb or city.  As a child, I lived on a farm and for a period of time in... »

THSC Convention

By Lara DeHaven

I wrote last week about inspiring your children.  Well, sometimes adults need to be inspired, too.  We need to be encouraged by like-minded individuals and our spirits need to be refreshed.  Every year for the last five or six years... »

Travel Texas

By Lara DeHaven

This month Lane and I went to Gruene, Texas with the adults in our extended family.  It was a beautiful and fun weekend.  We floated the Guadalupe River twice.  It was flowing fast.  Several of... »

Addicted to Coke

By Lara DeHaven

I have a confession to make.  I am addicted to soft drinks.  In Texas we call them coke, regardless of the brand.  In Oklahoma, they call them pop.  My grandmother used to call them soda water.  It doesn't matter what... »

Inspire Your Children

By Lara DeHaven

Early last year as I read A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver DeMille, I was intrigued by the Seven Keys of Great Teaching.  One of the keys is "Inspire, Not Require," a phrase coined by Tiffany Earl.  The premise of... »

Pickle-Making the Easy Way

By Lara DeHaven

My daughter absolutely loves cucumbers.  She will eat an entire cucumber as a snack.  In fact all of my children love slices of raw cucumber, but not quite like Kyla.  You cannot always... »

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Psalm 128:2

"You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessing and prosperity will be yours."