In our homeschool, I sometimes feel like geography is one of those things we need to work on more in our studies. Yes, we enjoy hands on geography and mapping activities to compliment our history studies. But, I also found a simple solution for emphasizing geography. A practical and beautiful solution. Plus it’s a visual […]
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Avoiding Homeschooling “The Truman Show” Way
Have you ever seen The Truman Show with Jim Carrey? Mr. Carrey plays Truman Burbank in this 1998 satirical comedy-drama. Truman is the star of a television show which is set in Seahaven and follows his life 24 hours a day, every day of the year—every day of his life. His birth was even filmed […]
The Costume Box
This is one of the boys’ favorite things to do. It is such a special treat for them and they have so much fun when we get out the costume box. It is a great way to get them to play together and gives them an opportunity to be creative and use their imaginations. My […]
Path to the Beach: A Pastels Tutorial
The very first time Nana taught us a pastel lesson was a little over two years ago, in February 2010. That day, we created one of our favorite subjects: the beach! Funny thing was, she was snowed in at our house. Inches of snow were piled up outside. But inside, we created puffy clouds, an […]
The Passing of Two Pots
This post, from December 2009 has new meaning. New meaning because yet another slow cooker has passed. It became a cracked pot. Slow cooked meals for two years in the fancy pot with the timer. This is a big deal because I depend on that slow cooker many times a week. Plus there’s the twice […]
Easy Cake Mix Muffins Recipe
Frugal. Delicious. Will feed a crowd. But most of all – easy. These muffins are so simple to make and have such wide appeal, they’ve easily become a go-to recipe in our home. You’ve likely seen the chocolate version. But what about the spice cake version? I was surprised at how many my teenagers gobbled […]
Homeschool Makeover the Frugal Way: The Family Room
Today I am away at the Apologia Live Retreat here in Atlanta. I’m tweeting live from the event for Heart of the Matter. Just follow HOTMonline and the hashtag #apologialive for updates! While I’m away, I’m sharing the last part of our family room makeover. The family room being one of the rooms where much […]
Same Life, New Story
Life is God’s novel; let Him write it. ~ Isaac Singer Perhaps it’s time for a new story.
The Habit of Hymns
I have an old hymnal – one passed down. I’m not sure how it came to be on my end table. But I’m sure glad it is there. I’ve always loved the old hymns. Heaven came down and glory filled my soul, When at the cross the Savior made me whole… Like many, I was […]
Spring Discoveries in Our Backyard
I asked my mother if I could use her camera to take some pictures outside. This is what I found: Flowers Trees and Seeds Clouds and Sky Anoles Siblings I had a really fun time finding nature in our backyard. Thank you Handbook of Nature Study! See you next time!
10 Easter and Spring Recipes
There’s just something about spring time recipes that makes it a little easier to deal with an hour of lost sleep. Me? I don’t mind daylight savings time too much. Because it means more daylight in the evenings. And that means more walks in the neighborhood. Sunshine just cheers everything. And so do these good, […]
Homeschool Makeover: History Shelf
The Problem: Spending time searching for what we needed to start our history studies. History books scattered throughout the house. Supplemental material getting lost in my stacks. Answer: IKEA Expedit shelf! With two baskets for all those Tapestry of Grace extras (e.g., Map Aids and Writing Aids discs, Pop Quiz and more). Yes, on another […]
let’s not forget the power of prayer
The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with. James 5:16 Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don’t know how or what to pray, it doesn’t matter. He does our praying in and for us, […]