Christmas is almost here! Ok, its about a month away, but for us, the Christmas season begins on December 1st. On the first day of December we begin our Advent lessons, reading our Christmas storybooks, and our little Elf on the shelf: Edwina arrives with her sidekick Ralph the reindeer. This year my husband is […]
Month: November 2017
Thrifty Christmas Bucket List
Well, Thanksgiving is behind us and we are well on our way to the Christmas season. I absolutely love the Christmas season. I love the hustle and bustle, shopping, advent lessons, baking, and simply being with family. To help make our Christmas season as memorable as possible we have a bucket list of traditions we […]
Celebrating the Advent with Children
Christmas is a wonderful time for family traditions. I love the many activities our family does each year to prepare for Christmas. Whether it’s decorating our Christmas tree(s) or participating in seasonal ministry opportunities, I cherish the intimate time we spend together as a family making memories. We wholeheartedly acknowledge that without Christ there would […]
Homeschooling With Learning Disabilities
I have been told by parents, on more than one occasion, that the reason they can not homeschool their child is because their child has a learning disability. I find this all the more reason to pursue a home education, and I speak from experience. Today I’d like to share something that has been heavy […]
Unschooling With Purpose
Our family views home education a little different from most folks. We didn’t come to these beliefs over night, but after much studying of the scripture, prayer, and research. Just like so many facets of our nation, the education system in our country is inadequate and broken. from the beginning of our home educating journey […]
3 Easy Steps to Keep Prayer a Priority
As a Christian homemaker my relationship with Christ is of the utmost importance. Without God, there is no way I could live one moment, much less accomplish all that is required of me each day. Life is full of triumphs and victories, but with each joyous occasion comes hardships and trials that will challenge our […]
Ditching the Clutter: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Home Organization
For anyone who knows me or who has read any of my blog posts; knows that I have a very type-A personality. I thrive on planning, order, and structure. When I started having children I had to learn a whole new way of living. I’d much rather have my children than the cleanest, most organized […]
Black Friday Homeschool Deals
It’s Thanksgiving week and with that comes Black Friday Sales. It only happens once a year, and yet folks spend an entire year planning for it. While I’m not as ‘Black Friday Crazy’ as some folks, I do enjoy the sales which benefit our home and homeschool. I seldom spend our Black Friday Budget on […]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
Well, Thanksgiving week is upon us and I’m sure everyone is gearing up for some wonderful memory making opportunities with family and friends. Since we host Thanksgiving, and we go ALL out with loads of food, our baking and cooking begins the Monday of Thanksgiving week. Since we are already in full swing cooking and […]
Kids in the Kitchen: Memories Not Messes
As mothers we want to make every moment we have with our children count. We often hear the old adage “Quality over Quantity”; which certainly seems applicable when raising children. Our attention is pulled in every direction. The demands of motherhood are extreme and nonstop. A mom is expected to be everywhere and do everything […]