Don’t you love the new year? So fresh with possibilities! Do you make the same New Year’s Resolutions every year? I usually always vow to lose weight. Well, I haven’t ever stayed on a diet I started on Jan 1, and haven’t lost weight successfully for years now. But once again, I find myself starting […]
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What Do Your ‘Extra Days’ Look Like?
This week we are slowly building back up to a full routine after our Christmas break. Taking a true Return of the Routine approach (do you have my free ebook?) Were you like us and stayed up way too late and slept in some? We truly took a holiday. But while we are returning to […]
The Habit of Daily Bible Enrichment
We always feel closer to God when we are in the Word on a daily basis. So, why do we struggle to finish reading plans or complete daily scheduled devotionals at times? I have learned a few things over the years that have helped me to be more successful when it comes to daily Bible commitments. I hope these tips will […]
Simple Two Ingredient Slow Cooker Meals
I love my slow cooker for simple, delicious meals. It works on supper while the rest of us go about our day. My slow cooker is the best for back to school time, for comfort food and for batch cooking main ingredients. And I am not one for a long list of ingredients. So, lately, […]
Winter Fun at The Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party
Welcome! What is the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party? *If you are a blogger this is a great way to share your content, increase your followers, and have your pins repinned! *If you are NOT a blogger this is a great party to find the BEST homeschool ideas, resources, projects, and more! You can create a […]
A Hodgepodge of Guest Posts and Appearances in 2013
This past year I spent some time at places other than Hodgepodge. And it was a hodgepodge of writing, art tutorials and guest appearances I was absolutely honored to be a part of. I enjoy encouraging fellow families. Today, I am sharing my writings and interviews from 2013 (well, and one from 2014!) – all […]
When God’s Plans Don’t Look Like Your Plans
A while back I blogged about the empty nest and how it shouldn’t be something that we avoid or dread. That as couples, we should almost rejoice when we have an empty nest because it affords us an opportunity to spend time with our spouses alone and to get to know them again on a […]
A Simple Start in Chalk Pastels: Winter Olympics Art Curriculum
Now Available! Celebrate the Olympics with art! A Simple Start in Chalk Pastels: Olympics is for beginning or continuing art lessons in the chalk pastel medium. Just $4.99 What’s included in this art curriculum? Encouragement for getting started with chalk pastels, a simple supply list and… NEW Tutorials! Olympic torch bobsled downhill skier Olympic skate […]
Around the web… December 2013
A Walk One Winter Night Drummer Boy Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and redeemed his people. Luke 1:68 littlesanctuary~Kim
Last Minute Christmas Fun at The Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party
Welcome! What is the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party? *If you are a blogger this is a great way to share your content, increase your followers, and have your pins repinned! *If you are NOT a blogger this is a great party to find the BEST homeschool ideas, resources, projects, and more! You can create a […]
Your Favorites at Hodgepodge
Today I am sharing YOUR favorites. The posts you enjoyed and shared the most in 2013. But this list is a little different. See there are some classic posts (e.g., art, slow cooking, homeschool habits) that beat most of this first list. I include these classics because the first eight are the most visited in […]
Christmas Crafts at The Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party
Welcome! What is the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party? *If you are a blogger this is a great way to share your content, increase your followers, and have your pins repinned! *If you are NOT a blogger this is a great party to find the BEST homeschool ideas, resources, projects, and more! You can create a […]
iHomeschool Network Christmas Stocking Stuffer!
This. You. Do. Not. Want. To. Miss. Does iHomeschool Network have a mega stocking stuffer for YOU! Guess what is happening today and tomorrow?? Take a look… The 40 Days giveaway: ALL days 1-39 will be open – Click over to iHomeschool Network to enter to win! You can click on each day on this […]