Quick Meals for Managing Diabetes This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. If you are a newbie to electric pressure cookers, The Diabeties Cookbook for Electric Pressure Cookers: Instant Healthy Meals for Managing Diabetes provides great information to get you started with this type of cooking. I appreciate the … [Read more...] about The Diabetes Cookbook for Electric Pressure Cookers
What to Read Wednesday: America Books for Kids
The Best America Books for Kids In our homeschool, we seek out real life and hands on experiences for learning as often as possible. Our boys had a wonderful opportunity to meet a World War II veteran who is also a prolific artist, and we were honored to spend some time with him and learn more about his life. Our 'Greatest Generation' has so much … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: America Books for Kids
What to Read Wednesday: Restoration House
Restoration House Restoration House: Creating a Space That Gives Life and Connection to All Who Enteris a unique book--from the cover it appears to be a DIY decorating and design book. But, once you get inside, you see that it is really about our inward relationship with God and how that is displayed outwardly in our homes. Kennesha Buycks' … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Restoration House
Roadschooling 101
Making Roadschooling Work for You When life gets in the way of homeschooling, homeschool parents often have to take school on the road. Sometimes, life seems to get in the way of plowing ahead and finishing the week's schoolwork. Despite traveling, doctor's appointments, sports practice, extracurricular classes, and running errands, homeschool … [Read more...] about Roadschooling 101
Interest Led Learning for High School
Interest Led Learning: Teaching to Their Interests This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. My eighth-grader has become passionate about filmmaking, from script writing to directing to camera-operating. He started with a flip camera, then added a camcorder and a stop-motion animation program with a webcam. He's been … [Read more...] about Interest Led Learning for High School
Jesus Calling: Devotional for Moms
Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence You may already be familiar with the best-selling Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. There are numerous different editions of this popular devotional. My favorite version is the new Jesus Calling (Large Text Cloth Botanical Cover): Enjoying Peace in His Presence. Large Print 365-Day Devotional This edition … [Read more...] about Jesus Calling: Devotional for Moms
Guided Jouraling for Good Days
Getting to Good: A Guided Journal Dr. Elena Welsh's Getting to Good: A Guided Journal really helped change my mindset through journaling exercises. Writing is my therapy anyway, but after an especially challenging year, having guidance like Dr. Welsh's prompts provide has given me the tools for gaining a more positive attitude. Fun and Varied … [Read more...] about Guided Jouraling for Good Days
2019 Homeschool Mom Conference
Can you believe that the school year is already coming to a close? Do you need a little help getting your homeschool groove on to finish strong and plan for next year? Are you homeschooling high school, special needs, or multiple ages? One of the best things I do each year, that really, truly helps me the most, is attending one or more … [Read more...] about 2019 Homeschool Mom Conference
The Best Easter Books for Kids
The Best Easter Books for Kids & Free Printable This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Easter is just around the corner, and we are knee deep in Easter books for read aloud time. There are so many fun new choices for the spring holiday season, and we have a few classics we love. I hope you find some new favorites on … [Read more...] about The Best Easter Books for Kids
Toddler Books for Easter
Filling an Easter basket for little ones can be a challenge if you want to stay away from cheap novelty items and candies that could be chocking hazards. Books are always a wonderful choice! They also last a lot longer than little plastic trinkets! We love these two excellent toddler books for Easter. Jelly Bean Blessings Jelly Bean Blessings is a … [Read more...] about Toddler Books for Easter
When I Pray for You
A Celebration of Prayer This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. If you're a parent, I dare you to read When I Pray for You without shedding a tear? Bet you can't! Matthew Paul Turner has exquisitely captured the prayers, hopes, and dreams all parents have for their kids. From the moment they're born, our children are … [Read more...] about When I Pray for You
What to Read Wednesday: Valentine’s Day Books for Kids
The Best Valentine's Day Books for Kids This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. As homeschoolers, isn't it fun that we can incorporate holiday books into our reading, especially if they increase our understanding of why we celebrate the holidays the way we do? One of our favorite Valentine’s Day books, Saint … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Valentine’s Day Books for Kids
Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2019
#Readyourworld With Catherine's Pascha This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. It's time for Children's Multicultural Book Day 2019! I'm excited to be a part of it again this year! And, what a wonderful book I have to share with you. Catherine's Pascha: a Celebration of Easter in the Orthodox Church by Charlotte Riggle is … [Read more...] about Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2019
Brave Love
Brave Love: Making Space for You to Be You by Lisa Leonard My rating: 5 of 5 stars Lisa's book resonates on so many levels, but the thing that really spoke to me was her willingness to be raw and honest about finding herself in the midst of everything--wife, mom, business woman, friend…As wives and mothers, it isn't easy to admit that we can get … [Read more...] about Brave Love
Prayers for the Battlefield
Staying Momstrong in the Fight for Your Family and Faith This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. Prayers for the Battlefield: Staying MomStrong in the Fight for Your Family and Faith from Heidi St. John is a must-have for moms at any stage of motherhood. Heidi, a popular conference speaker, shares her passion and … [Read more...] about Prayers for the Battlefield
NKJV Ancient-Modern Bible
This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. There are so many features of the NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible that make it special! This Bible is our go-to resource for our high school homeschool history, fine arts, and Bible studies! With thousands of verse-by-verse and passage-by-passage comments from … [Read more...] about NKJV Ancient-Modern Bible
A New Year, Your Best Year
Now that Christmas is over, I am so happy to officially share with you a brand new event that will help you kick off 2019 with a renewed focus! This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. New Year Mom Conference - Early Bird Pricing A New Year, Your Best Year: 2019 Conference for Moms!You'll get to hear from me … [Read more...] about A New Year, Your Best Year
NIV Journal the Word Bible
NIV, Journal the Word Bible for Women is a gorgeous journaling Bible with wide margins for writing or drawing. This navy cloth over board Bible comes in a slipcase, and features a stunning coral and gold foil design. This Bible includes special details that make it a joy to spend time with. For those of us who are intrigued by the Bible … [Read more...] about NIV Journal the Word Bible
4 Reasons We Love Mount Hideaway Mysteries: Exes and Oh No’s
Looking for a family movie night over the holidays? Mount Hideaway Mysteries: Exes and Oh No's is available on DVD and Amazon Video December 8th. The film is a mystery-romance following a young woman who returns to her home town and embarks on mysteries with the help of her homeschooled childhood friends. Shot in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons We Love Mount Hideaway Mysteries: Exes and Oh No’s
ESL Games for the Classroom
ESL Games for the Classroom by Michael Digiacomo is a great resource for interactive English classroom activities. This compact resource includes more than one hundred activities that don't require much prep work. The color-coded book makes it easy to reference exactly the games you need based on the skills you are teaching. These activities … [Read more...] about ESL Games for the Classroom