“Don’t Be Like the Frog” I have told the story of the frog that boiled to death before, but in the times we are living in, I think it bears repeating. There once was a frog that fell into a container of water. Now frogs love water, so he decided to just make himself comfortable […]
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Easy Art Projects for Winter
Winter offers so many opportunities for art fun. Art projects for Christmas and winter holidays can warm us and brighten blustery days. A thrill of hope. The weary world rejoices. For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! Today I share some of our favorites… Christmas Tree in the Snow Christmas Ornament O’er the hills […]
Christmas Stocking Stuffer
It’s the Monday before Thanksgiving and dear readers do I have a surprise for you! Because I am so grateful for you, we have an amazing giveaway for you today! Just in time for Christmas we have teamed up with iHomeschool Network blogs to offer $1,100 in prizes. The giveaway starts today with a winner […]
How to Plan Tapestry of Grace for Multiple Ages and Levels
In my continuing series on teaching multiple ages, today I share with you how to plan Tapestry of Grace. Even if you don’t use Tapestry, many of these planning tips can be applied to teaching an age range in general. Join me… I think the biggest learning curve with Tapestry of Grace is finding what […]
November around the web
Tony Kriz: We Were Blind: How a Homeless Couple Taught Us To See Home Cooking Increases Longevity, Cambridge Study Shows What’s Your Hurry? | Boundless Line What is a healthy church member? | the Cripplegate 40 reasons to be part of a local church | the Cripplegate Between The Times Good Pastor, Bad Parent? – […]
6 Frequently Asked Homeschool Resource Questions
Here are a few questions that I get asked quite frequently – with the answers – all in one spot! Where do you find those baskets you love? IKEA. That place I love to go. The baskets we use are the branas rattan. (and they were bought a few at a time, over time and […]
The Habit of Waiting for His Time
Meandering down a country road in my minivan, I saw it. Out of the corner of my eye, surrounded by miscellaneous, unwanted household items. I held my breath as I pulled the van over and approached the woman in charge. “How much?” I asked cautiously. “Twenty,” she replied. My budget is currently tight. Very tight. […]
A Thank You Note for You, Dear Readers – Homeschool Blog Awards
Dear readers, We are so very honored by your nomination in the homeschool blog awards at The Homeschool Post. We appreciate you coming along on this journey, this road toward the kind of home that pleases the Lord. You have nominated us in three categories. Of course we’d appreciate your vote in any and all: […]
Help, Lord, Help!
(picture: Mount Ararat, –Wikipedia) “Help, Lord, Help!” The mountains call to me. Sometimes I get a longing in my soul to ride through them and just stop and look out over the beauty and awesomeness of what God has created. And you know what, He created all of it just for us to enjoy. Imagine that, God […]
Southern Hodgepodge of Homeschool Blog Nominations
I’m serving up chocolate and passing out roses to you, dear readers. Thank you for your support of our Southern Hodgepodge. We are humbled and blessed with your homeschool blog award nominations in a hodgepodge of categories. Thank you!! Did you know that we are a Southern Hodgepodge? A trio of sites serving homeschool families. […]
iPastels App Review and More Art Apps
Chalk pastels are “blessedly messy,” as Nana says. Yet we’ve found a way to avoid the mess and enjoy pastels – even on the go! We discovered the iPastels iPad app from Norbyte. Of course this app isn’t exactly like holding a piece of soft chalk in your hand. But it does offer a close […]
Parenting Like Eagles
Eagles are fascinating birds. They are mentioned in the Bible over thirty times and can teach us a lot about family life. First of all, they mate for life with a bird of the opposite sex and they raise their young together as a couple. They live to be approximately sixty years old and midway […]
The Joy of My Salvation
“I’m sad my baptism is over,” she says as she comes in from the backyard. “Oh sweet girl,” I answer. “It was a day you will always remember. But guess what? You have so much to look forward to. This is only the beginning. You will always be growing as a Christian and learning more […]