Most of us have trouble juggling. The woman who says she doesn’t is someone whom I admire but have never met. ~ Barbara Walters Last weekend I was blessed and privileged to speak to my church’s women’s ministry. I told the ladies I would follow with an overview of what I shared. Complete with links […]
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Holiday Family Fun Plus Homeschool Freebies & Sales
At least once a month I like to update you on some family fun around Atlanta. But today I also have some fabulous sales for you as well! The children in front of the larger-than-life Christmas ornaments this past Saturday at Pemberton Place – in front of The World of Coca-Cola. Makes for great Christmas […]
Southern Cornbread Dressing Recipe
This is my maternal grandmother’s recipe for Thanksgiving dressing. Nana has the recipe that Mamaw wrote down herself. The recipe begins with “bake a pone of cornbread.” I never wondered about the definition of a pone until I began typing this recipe. I think of a pone as just a nice, round hunk of cornbread […]
The Habit of Giving Thanks
Anyone who has ever opened the pages of a Bible knows that God wants us to be thankful in all circumstances. The Bible is full of references that instruct us to be thankful. One of the more popular verses that comes to mind is from Philippians. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer […]
Hodgepodge of Holiday Habits
That calendar turned to November, didn’t it? Yes, it surprised me even though I knew it was coming. So, I thought I’d pull out the hodgepodge of holiday habits. In hopes that one might inspire you. And also to remind myself as well. Feel free to pin this and come back to it later if […]
Trim Healthy Mama: Hodgepodge Style
I hear you big time about ONE MORE THING to add to your life. I ordered the Trim Healthy Mama book and put off reading it when it came in the mail – simply because it was just so big! The book sat beside me on the end table by the couch. But when I […]
Healthy Mama Hodgepodge: Gluten Free Living
Quite sporadically I have shared the blessings and successes of health and diet adjustments at Hodgepodge. You likely know about the allergy challenges we face with our children. But now that it’s been eight months of a diet change, I thought I’d share the triumphs in healthy living for me – the mama. Over the […]
A Hodgepodge of Holiday Sales!
Before we start setting the table with the Thanksgiving tablecloth and paper plates with turkeys on them, we wanted to let you know about these special sales coming up! Art for All Ages Complete Curriculum Bundle! “This is one of THE best art programs that I’ve seen for making art fun and so simple, and […]
Color-By-Number Holiday and ABC Worksheets
I’m sharing about a favorite resource for our youngest two children over at The Curriculum Choice! Color-By-Number Holidays by Lauren Hill at Mama’s Learning Corner has changed up our homeschool morning in a delightful way! “That was fun, Mama! Can I do another one?” (by the boy who is not one to stay long and […]
Mid-Term Homeschool Assessment
Remember a few weeks ago when I shared about finding the heart of homeschool? “…I have also made a purposeful change. I have been asking the Lord to bless us. Because He has shown me in many ways “…you do not have because you do not ask.” James 4:2 Today, along with Collage Friday photos […]
10 Favorite Fall Recipes
October means a change in menu. Football, fall, leaves, family gatherings and cooler weather mean these type recipes from our archives… Fun Food for Football Watching by Kim A. – hearty red chili, spinach melts… Barbecue Cups, also by Kim – are simple, quick and delicious! Fallish Fun: Caramel Apples by Kendra – these are […]
Autumn Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett
Kick-off your fall fun with this autumn set of three Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett! You know how much we enjoy unit studies in our homeschool. Amanda Bennett’s unit studies bless all our ages from kindergarten up to high school! Remember we ended our school year with a trip to France via her Passport France […]
What I’ve Learned Homeschooling With Tapestry of Grace
One of those wonderful benefits of homeschooling is continuing to learn right alongside your children. History, a love of art, composers, nature study. I just love continuing education. For many years now, Tapestry of Grace has truly woven together all the learning in our home. All ages learning the same topics, on their age, grade […]