Today I share with you, in the grand tradition of a hodgepodge, several resources. Some for preschool, some that span the multiple ages. I’ll start with the little ones. Rod and Staff Preschool Activity Books are full of fond memories for this Mama! This wonderful set is one of the resources we started homeschooling my […]
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Pumpkin Craft, Art and Recipes
We absolutely love this duct tape pumpkin my Aunt Patti made! It is a store bought, plastic pumpkin decorated with patterned duct tape. She topped it with wire ribbon. SO cute! Instructions found via Pinterest at Love & Sugar Kisses. You know Middle Girl has this in mind for her next duct tape project (more […]
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The Constant Motion of Homeschool with Multiple Ages
Have you ever had one of those weeks? You know those weeks. There’s just constant motion. It’s all a blur. Half the family (or all of the family) is sick as a result of allergies. It’s a struggle to get started with learning each day. Nasal sprays, bottles of Gatorade litter end tables and dot […]
5 Simple Satisfying Suppers
Fancy Spaghetti Casserole Recipe I went to make our very favorite meal, Italian Stuffed Shells. Alas, no large shell pasta was in the pantry. What was I to do? Aha! Make it anyway with spaghetti noodles. I already had the noodles cooked – leftover from spaghetti a couple nights ago…(get the recipe) Slow Cooker Ranch […]
The Habit of Tradition
When your ancestors boarded the ship and set sail for America, they brought with them some of their earthly possessions, loved ones, memories, and traditions. As the generations have passed, many of those possessions may be deteriorated, the loved ones passed on, the memories forgotten, and the traditions cast aside for new ones. These are […]
How We Celebrate Birthdays
The other day, my middle girl turned 17. We didn’t have a “friend party” this year, just a nice, family day. I loved my birthdays when I was growing up. My mom always made them so special, no matter how small the budget. Using some of my mom’s ideas and some of our own, here’s […]
Earth Paint Review and Art with Multiple Ages
We know you will love Earth Paint as much as we do. So please don’t miss the giveaway at the end! We love a new way to enjoy art. And that we found with Earth Paints: eco-friendly paint kits! Not only that, our afternoon with Earth Paints was one of sheer delight. I saw smiles […]
Homeschool Organization Beyond Stacks
I’ve accepted it now. Organization is simply a huge part of homeschooling. I’ve reluctantly shared about my stacks before. Even how we have a Filing Fridays habit with Papers, Stacks and Hole Punches. And we’ve completely been through a homeschool makeover, making it more comfortable, creating natural easy learning spots. I’ve used those IKEA baskets […]
Practical Prayer Part 3
When something is right in front of you it’s hard to ignore it. I’ve seen many different versions of a Bible basket shared around the internet lately and I was inspired. I gathered all our Bibles into one basket. I put the basket right in the center of the family room table. The basket is […]
Easy Art Projects for Fall
The rich colors of fall offer such joy for simple art projects. Creativity, it’s good theology; it’s what God did in the beginning.” ~ Ann Voskamp, Why Everybody Needs to Make Art Everyday: 7 Keys to Creativity Today I share some of our favorites… Fall Tree Reflection Apple or Pumpkin? Fall Leaf Tree Silhouette Harvest […]
Everyday Love
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all […]
Homeschool Enrichment
I’ve shared in the past how we fit in all the homeschool extras. Extras beyond the 3 Rs. Well, they’re really not the extras but the wonderfully enriching parts of our days. Those things the children ask, “When are we going to get to do our artist and composer study?” It about time for an […]