Do you want evidence that the Bible is true? Many people have questions about Christianity. They wonder about the Bible’s reliability and how some of the incredible stories within could be real. Today, I’ll share with you three books that discuss historical documentation, archeological discoveries, and scientific proof. They are The Signature of God by…
A nature hike is great fun and incorporates science, exercise, and even art, if you’d like. Are you looking for some outdoor scavenger-hunt-like ideas to vary your homeschool day this fall? I have listed 13 here. These ideas are for preschoolers and elementary aged students, but all ages enjoy getting outside on these pleasant autumn…
Another homeschool mom shared with me a curriculum she is super excited about. This got me thinking about sharing more curriculum choices with you. Before I share some curriculum choices I have tried or heard about, I wanted to share what she said about Memoria Press. This mom hadn’t intended to switch curriculums, but she…
Nobody ever talks about how sad it is to be stuck in the “in-betweens,” which really doesn’t help anybody. What do I mean about in-betweens? There are lots of in-betweens such as being in-between dreams and broken dreams, full houses and empty nests, what was and what will be, grief and healing, jobs or careers,…
I have an ugly secret to share. By exposing it, I hope to kill it and move on, and save you from the same mistake. Deep down, I knew I harbored unforgiveness, but I felt it was righteous indignation over a terrible wrong, so I nursed it and fed it. And it grew into a…
One way to save money is to plan your meal menus for the week or month. Planning your menus helps you determine your grocery list. While shopping, stick to your list and don’t add on to it. (By the way, don’t shop when you’re hungry!) Weekly vs monthly menu plans If I plan menus for…
Today, I will share with you some ideas for keeping your toddlers happy while you homeschool. You can keep these items in totes or in a cupboard specifically for school time, if you want. May these toddler activity ideas spur your own creative ideas! Toddler activity ideas Recipes Kool-Aid Fun Dough Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 cups…
Homeschooling challenges exist for everyone, but homeschooling with multiple grade levels with toddlers interrupting can amp the stress levels. Yet, it can be done. You manage somehow. You’ll get through it, and one day, when you look back, you’ll be glad you persevered. A homeschool mom with multiple grade levels to teach with or without…
Today, I want to talk about socialization. So many people claim that they worry about the socialization of their children and fear that homeschooling will make their children antisocial misfits. This is a baseless concern, and here’s why. Homeschooled children are well-adjusted people who are able to interact and converse with many age groups from…
As I convalesced, one of the books I read, Hearing God by Peter Lord, sent me digging further for a different sort of healing. Today, I will share with you about Hearing God. Right away in the first chapter, I learned that we need to make deliberate choices to set our minds on God and…