“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” ~ Pablo Picasso This is one of my absolute favorite pastels! The lines are simple; the flow of the bending tree limbs is instantly recognizable to the viewer. You can draw this picture on any size of paper; […]
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Technology in Homeschool
If you missed yesterday’s post, I shared about this week’s Tapestry of Grace studies along with my answer to a reader’s question. Tapestry is a unit study approach for the whole family. It works so well for our age range of children. So, in today’s weekly wrap, I’m offering glimpses into the rest of our […]
Tapestry of Grace: How Does It All Flow?
Recently, Janeen asked a Tapestry of Grace (TOG) question: I am interested in starting my family with Tapestry of Grace after reading your posts and reviews of the program. I went to their site and have read and watched everything I can. I really want to start implementing this with my kids right away. I […]
Let Your Light Shine
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they […]
Turn Negatives into Positives
I’ve had big plans for our homeschool year. But, as I’ve mentioned before, I’m often the one learning. Learning how to be extremely flexible. Never have we had such a rough year with health. Even so, the negative aspects of illness really can be turned into positives. And in our homeschool we can turn negatives […]
Every Day Can’t Be Like a Day at Disney
I haven’t been to Disney since 1997 so I’m not exactly the expert on it. But I do know that when you’re there, your mind forgets about most of your troubles at home. I feel that way when I go to the amusement park, Six Flags. I turn into a crazy kind of woman-child, bursting […]
10 + Hodgepodge Pantry Staples and Our Basic Meal Plan
My friend Heidi posted on our Hodgepodge Facebook page: “I would love to see a post about things you consider staples in your kitchen…things you always have on hand to make it easier to keep the Hodgepodge bellies filled.” I’m glad she asked! Because she is right. We do keep basics on hand to make […]
Temptation: Remove, Resist, or Run!
One of the most important lessons I am teaching my boys in their spiritual lives is about temptation. Temptation is everywhere and seems to be more and more prevalent in our world. Mark Chapter 4 tells us that even Jesus was tempted, so we have to expect that there will be temptation in our lives. I want […]
Preschool and First Grade at Hodgepodge
We are homeschooling the stretch of ages this year – preschool, elementary, middle school and high school. I shared a couple of weeks ago an update on homeschooling high school. Today I’m highlighting the little ones – our preschooler and first grader. Here we are half way through the year. Here we are in February […]
“And The Fruit of the Spirit is…”
Much of what I share today is from a study in my Women’s Study Bible. It blessed me so much, I wanted to share it with you! In Galatians chapter 5, Paul is writing about walking in the Spirit. Verse 16 tells us that when we “walk in the Spirit, we shall not fulfill the […]
BEECH Retreat: How to Continue the Conference Learning
I left the BEECH Retreat 48 hours ago, turning north off of Captiva Island, FL to head home. My fellow blogging friend, Mary of Homegrown Learners and I rode the 11 hour trip back to Georgia together. The long trip gave us focused time to talk about all we had learned. To share how we […]
Homeschooling High School Update
We are homeschooling preschool, elementary, middle school and high school this year. It’s our first official year of high school as I shared way back in August in my Homeschooling High School at Hodgepodge. I have been nervous and excited about this high school adventure. And now, here we are half way through the year. […]
The Homeschool Extras Within Sight
Now friends, this tip is one that was just right there in front of my face. The homeschool extras within sight. A couple of years ago, when trying to find an answer for the overflowing library book basket, I looked up and spied the mantel. I thought, why not? I set aside the usual thoughts […]