Celebrating our freedom
In the midst of the picnics, fireworks and celebrations this fourth of July, how can we teach our children to remember what we are celebrating?
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Searching for a slice of quiet
In life many of us are on a search. A bigger house, a better car, new clothes, the list goes on. But how many of us know that in our busy lives the one thing we really need is one of the simplest… Quiet.
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Taking control of electronics
In recent years, electronics just can’t be avoided. Try as I might, they are everywhere. Whether it’s the TV, tablet, phone, or gaming system, they are in every home and every building. Even the library.
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There’s a light at the end of the tunnel
Many of you have just graduated your last child- CONGRATULATIONS! Way to finish the race! However, there are some of us still plugging along.
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Homeschooling through hot flashes
It’s a little talked about issue but I know I can’t be the only one. You see, I’m an older mom with younger children. And well, sometimes things get a little hot in the house. Or rather, I get a little hot. Let me explain.
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Homesteading Fun
Have you wanted to bring the Little House on The Prairie Series to life for your kids? Have you wanted them to have a small taste of what life was like before cell phones, tablets or even electricity? If it were up to me, I would encourage every tween and teen in America to embark on a mission trip to an underdeveloped nation.
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‘Tis the season for homeschool conventions
When preconceived ideals meet with reality, many times the result is not pretty. This is my true story of my last venture into the land of homeschool conventions. It was a weekend I had been anticipating forever. After a 4 year absence, I was finally going to our state’s homeschool convention!
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Teaching from rest
Homeschool families are the busiest people I know. The homeschool community stays on the go and keeps their kids busy. I believe it has to do with “socializing” their children because society says they must be. There is nothing wrong with being busy and going here and there but I don’t feel called to do that. My calling is at home and being content with my surroundings.
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Creating summer memories and beyond
For us, the heat of summer has begun. I catch myself looking back on the past couple of summers and somewhat lamenting. They haven’t been the awesomely fun filled, carefree, easy going stuff that dreams (or movies) are made of. I clearly remember last summer scrolling quickly through my social media newsfeeds that were filled with family and friends jet-setting here, there and everywhere.
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How to establish good summer habits for your family
Sun, sand, campfires and fireflies. Isn’t that what summer memories are made of? Even though our family’s summer adventures tend to be simplistic and nothing extravagant, they are enjoyable and memorable for our kids.
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I live in my dream house
The other day while I was taking a long walk and in a particularly reflective mood, the Lord brought to mind an encouraging memory from long ago. When I was single, many years ago, I use to visit with a large family from my church on a weekly basis. I loved the simplicity of their home and the unity of purpose within it!
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You can now move that tassel
Congratulations! How many of us have uttered that word this spring as we shook the hand of some well-deserving young person? High school graduation is ubiquitous. It happens all across the country; in small towns as well as in high schools as large as many small towns. For students, it’s a time to pause and bask in the attention before they turn their eyes toward the next phase of their life.
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