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Learning

7 Ways to Encourage Your Children to Read

February 17, 2010

Photo Source: Cristina Thornburg
FishPapa and I are major bookworms. For years we lived without TV or VCR because we so much preferred reading. Our date nights were often spent browsing through Borders or talking about the books we were reading. He prefers theology and I prefer novels, so we’re good foils for one another. Recently, [...]

Bookin’ It: The Total Money Makeover

February 9, 2010

Read any good books lately?
I hope so. We’re on a mission to read more in 2010. If you haven’t thought up some good books to read, now’s a great time to make some reading goals for the year. It’s never too late to start bookin’ it.
This past month has been a busy one for me [...]

What Kind of School Do You Do?

February 9, 2010

Photo source: In Awe of God’s Creations
So, I’m curious. I teach my children at home. But, there are many of you out there you have chosen different options for your child’s education. Would you mind sharing with me?
One of my goals for the year is to make this site a place where moms can be [...]

Homeschool Help: Managing Multiple Schedules

October 1, 2009

While I’m busily uppacking my homeschool, I’ve turned to Connie from Smockity Frocks to share how she manages the fine art of teaching many children at once. Her posts have made me laugh, so hop on over and browse her archives if you’re in need of a chuckle.
Managing multiple homeschool schedules can be tricky at [...]

Embracing The Preschool Years

September 14, 2009

Yesterday as my two-year old, soaking wet and clad in a soggy swim diaper, climbed into my fully-dressed lap, I reflected on the brevity of this season. While spending a few moments in damp shorts may seem like an inconvenience, it is a fleeting one. Judah will not always want to climb into [...]

Finding Beauty

September 12, 2009

On September 1st, I received word that my junior high art and journalism teacher had lost her battle with breast cancer. What followed was a walk down memory lane that I least expected. I hadn’t thought of my years at Arroyo Seco Junior High in quite some time.
Yet, memories of Ms. Berge came flooding [...]

Homeschool Help: Let Kids Know What To Do

September 9, 2009

Isn’t he cute? Mr. Dimples, age 5, is my kindergartner this year. He comes to me every morning, “Mama, it’s time to do my school.”
Amen, little man. If only your brothers were as eager.
Yes, truth be told, there are things my older sons would rather be doing than math assignments and key word outlines. [...]

Get Organized!

September 1, 2009

If you haven’t figured it out already, your “life as MOM” will go much more smoothly if you’re organized. There are wonderful resources out there to help you get your act together. One of those is I’m an Organizing Junkie. Laura not only hosts Menu Plan Monday, but she also regularly posts great ideas for [...]

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