Homeschooling
Encouraging the Writer, Part 2
First I want to thank everyone for privately emailing me about sources for local, raw honey. I have found some and am making arrangements to fill up my five gallon bucket for a reasonable price. I want to gather these referrals for honey and post them in the near future for your benefit. Also, I made an error in my... »
To Deeper Brain Indentations
With the turn of any new year, many people decide to make changes to their lifestyle. It is almost always changes for the better life, whether it is losing weight, exercising more, etc. A common proposed change for many Christians is to read through the Bible in a year. There are so many different kinds of Bibles and daily reading plans... »
Treasures of the Heart
Both Isaac and Andrew were surprised Christmas morning with brand-new bicycles. Isaac, being a bit older, had outgrown his other bike, but this was Andrew's first one. They both beamed with joy and excitement. As we continued to open presents, we realized that all of the toys were intended to be played with outdoors. And here on Christmas Day, it was... »
Living a Life of Gratitude
Watching the commercials on television lately or walking into a department store, makes you think that Thanksgiving isn't even on people's minds. Everyone seems to be overlooking this National Holiday and focused instead on Christmas. I think this is a tragic mistake. Thanksgiving is one day out of the year that we come together as a country. We gather with our... »
A Blessing Tree
First I want to say how much I appreciate the recipes you sent me for cranberry sauce. I am going to have to purchase several bags of cranberries to try all the different recipes. Some I am archiving for future use because of an illegal ingredient or two. Now that I have my Thanksgiving day menu finalized, I can turn... »
Boys of ’76
When I really like something, it is hard for me to not tell others about it. This is how I feel about a Charles C. Coffin's book, The Boys of '76. Its subtitle is "A History of the Battles of the Revolution." Now that might not... »
Building a Character House
One of our family favorite's is the Little Britches series by Ralph Moody. For those of you that have never heard of these books, they are like Little House on the Prairie with a male character. The books are based on Mr. Moody's childhood growing up in the Colorado on a ranch and then moving on to other places and... »
Free Days
With a family of seven, my husband and I always look for the most economical ways to entertain our family. We especially like to find ways to mix our pleasure with education if possible. Outings that are considered less expensive by most turn out to be expensive when... »
All About Spelling
Some people are naturally gifted spellers. Some people regardless how hard they try are not. Spelling is not an indication of intelligence. The English language is a difficult one as far as spelling is concerned. We have rules and then a list of exceptions to the rules. For someone... »
Busy Hands
Crocheting is one way I keep my hands busy during down times, especially late in the evening. I seriously taught myself using YouTube videos. I can knit as well, but I personally prefer crochet. When I... »
Encouraging the Writer
A few years ago my oldest three children and I went to a writing workshop. The one thing that I walked away with was the idea that you always encourage the writer. It has proved to be an invaluable perspective as a home educator. Sometimes teachers, including mothers, cannot get over the misspellings, the messy handwriting, or the absence of... »
Kids in the Kitchen
Moms have so much on their plate whether they stay-at-home or work for a paycheck. Because time is so precious, we look for time-saving techniques and devices. One of the easiest things to do as a mom is to not include your children in your daily work. It takes much less time to do the chores alone. There is less hassle. ... »
Dolphin Tale
Have you ever turned on the television after dinner to flip through all the channels finding nothing suitable to watch with your family? Have you ever been shocked by the subject matter on a prime time television show? Have you ever watched a movie and thought, "Why did they put that in?", whether it was language, inappropriate behavior, etc.? If... »
Kindling a Flame for Listening
I don't know about you, but I tend to under-utilize my technological gadgets. I use my cell phone to make calls instead of the capabilities that it offers. Occasionally I will find something that I get excited about. This was true about a discovery on my Kindle. I wrote " A Portable Library" after my husband gave me a Kindle last... »
My Tanks are Topped Off
One of my favorite events in a year just took place. From Thursday evening to Saturday evening, most of my family were attending the Texas Home School Coalition Convention and Family Conference in The Woodlands. We heard dynamic speakers, we met people, we shopped, and we had a great time as a family discussing all that we had learned. The key... »
