Our math curriculum, Teaching Textbooks, is the main source of math learning for our older three children. Kindergartener enjoys Saxon K. But we also incorporate some living math because… it’s fun! we get to pull out all the board games (e.g., Blokus) adding some logic to your day is nice baking something yummy is math […]
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Thankful for Today!
My husband and I have felt led to adopt for years. We planned more for adoption than we did the two crazy kiddos playing on my patio right now! We try to talk to our oldest son about adoption frequently. Although he is only three, we want him to understand as much as possible! The […]
Two Week Thanksgiving Countdown Plus Recipe
Yes. It’s just two weeks from tomorrow, folks! Last week I shared with you the $5 Dinner Mom’s new Holiday ebook. This week our turkey is in the freezer. We saved $11 by following a tip in Erin’s Holiday Entertaining Guide. We bought our turkey on sale – at just 79 cents a pound! I […]
Tapestry of Grace Unit Review with Lapbook
What’s a lapbook? I had no idea what to do with one when we first began our Tapestry of Grace days. So, we figured it out together, as a family. Now, it’s a time we look forward to each Tapestry unit. Tapestry of Grace lapbooks are available for each unit – four lapbooks for each […]
GOD is WORTHY…..No matter what!!
The word of my week will be WORTHY. Definition of worthy: Deserving http://webster-dictionary.net/definition/worthy God has really been impressing upon my spirit that HE is WORTHY no matter what!! HE is Worthy; HE is worthy of our sacrifice, our praise, our worship, our complete devotion, our time, our thoughts, our prayers, our service, our hearts, our spirits, […]
Destination Birthdays
“WHERE are the SHARKS?” She needs to know as soon as we walk through the aquarium doors. She-who-turned-six simply adores sharks. Quite by accident we’ve been enjoying destination birthdays as a family this year. Well, Eldest Boy did have a milestone, planned, 12-year-old trip to the Creation Museum. But for the rest of the children, […]
Book Review: Life of Faith “Millie” series
Christmas is approaching, and according to family tradition, our girls will each receive a book as one of their presents. If this is also your tradition, or you have nieces or other girls aged 8-14 to buy for, I would suggest the Life of Faith “Millie” series, beginning with the first book, Millie’s Unsettled Season. […]
How Do You Fit It All In?
Today, we are off at the Georgia Aquarium celebrating a six-year-old girl’s birthday! She’s the one that loves hammerhead sharks. There are also sea turtles there for Middle Girl. (Field trip following our science projects). Oh just general fun for all! Today’s Weekly Wrap answers a question I’ve gotten a few times lately. I’ve also […]
Science Project: How Do You Make An iPad App?
Lately, I’ve spent time with my Dad learning how to use software to make iPad and iPhone apps. I’m learning a lot. So, when it was time to decide a science fair topic, why not do this? First, I decided I’d make a display of an iPad for my board. I made that out of […]
Simple SunButter Bird Feeders
With fall and cooler weather, we often think of the birds. Plus, with a little SunButter, we often see more of a variety of birds at our feeder. The nuthatches and woodpeckers love a little extra with their birdseed. So, when I saw these simple feeders on Pinterest, I knew we could do an allergy-friendly […]
Slow Down
The other day I was warming a bottle in the microwave while the little guy it was intended for sat at my feet, tugging on my pant legs. It takes a whole 30 seconds to warm his bottle, yet I found myself drumming my fingers and searching around for something else to do in those […]
Blueberry Breakfast Cake
I made another recipe found on Pinterest! This scrumptious blueberry breakfast cake I made with egg substitute so Lil’ Buddy could enjoy it too. We mixed it up one night last week as the highlight of breakfast for supper. You must click over to Alexandra’s Kitchen to see her delicious photos. You’ll want to make […]
Holiday Entertaining Guide by $5 Dinner Mom
Erin Chase, the $5 Dinner Mom, has put together a simple holiday entertaining guide to help you be the best hostess or guest during this holiday season. This guide is the antidote to every other holiday entertaining guide out there. And it’s packed with the same help and love you get from $5 Dinners every […]