Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
Twenty two days and counting down. That is how much time I have until I drive my firstborn down to college and leave her for a semester. My baby. The one I’ve homeschooled, the one I taught to read and multiply. The one whose tiny violin I …
All will be quiet here as I will be taking the week off to spend time with our family. Each year, we have a week long family reunion and we always look forward to this break. Although the highlight is just being together since my …
I rarely do this, but today I am going to recommend that you listen to this 55 minute life changing speech. This young mother was just given 6-18 weeks to live. She tells how she is facing death with courage, because she knows the truth …
Reading is one of my favorite activities, and right now I am reading a book by an author that I never would have dreamed that I would be reading. Eleanor Roosevelt and I are on completely opposite sides of the political spectrum, yet I am …
Sarah Hudson is guest posting today. She is an “IRL” friend (in real life), a missionary wife and fellow home schooling mother. (She is also one of the most hospitable people I know, and I am always amazed at how she serves others through hospitality.) …
A Wise Woman knows that her actions have consequences. I grew up in an agricultural family, so I am familiar with the concept of sowing and reaping. For every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction. Prov. 22:3 A prudent man sees danger and …
One of the biggest things to keep in mind as you home school is that you are spending your time, hence your life. The time spent is not redeemable at the end of the day. You use it once. Learning can take place many ways. …
Happy Saturday! First and most importantly, my 3 kids are coming home from the Wilds today. I cannot wait to hear all their stories! I am so thankful to have such an excellent place to send my kids in New England. I have just finished …
Today we have a guest post from my friend and Youth Pastor’s wife, Charity Harley. “From the Mouth of Teens” I had an experience today that not many people get to have. My husband, who is the youth pastor at our church, had just taken …
Have you all heard of the free YouVersion Bible app? It is my favorite Bible app so far. I highly recommend it! Why? It is totally free, has 100 different versions of the Bible, and best of all, has free audio of many of the …