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
Reviews & Resources
Guide to the Empty Nest
Discovering New purpose, Passion, & Your Next Great Adventure This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. As a mom to three teens, I admit that I have begun to dread the 'empty nest'. And as a homeschool mom, I wonder what I'm going to do when all three of them are graduated. Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates' Guide to … [Read more...] about Guide to the Empty Nest
Bibleforce: The First Heroes Bible
A Graphic Novel Format Bible for Young Readers This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. BibleForce: The First Heroes Bible is a graphic novel version of the Bible, which tells over 200 Bible stories in chronological order. Each page is covered with full-color graphics, and the entire book is visually stunning. A free … [Read more...] about Bibleforce: The First Heroes Bible
Grammar of Poetry
Learn the Building Blocks of Poetry This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Grammar of Poetry is a 30-lesson course for middle school and early high school level students, with a suggested 1/2 academic high school literature credit. It is designed to be completed in one semester as part of a language arts course, but can … [Read more...] about Grammar of Poetry
God Made the World
Preschool Creation Resource: God Made the World This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. God Made the World by Sarah Jean Collins is a whimsical picture book for preschoolers. It is a wonderful resource for introducing Bible study and the creation story to little ones, and the large board book format is vibrant and … [Read more...] about God Made the World
A Memory a Day for Moms
5-Year Inspirational Journal for Moms This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. If you find yourself caught up in a moment with your kids, and you intend to commit to memory, only to find yourself wondering, 'Now, what was it he said?', then a memory journal is just the thing you need. I love to track my kids' cute … [Read more...] about A Memory a Day for Moms
STEM Resource: Anna, Kid Engineer
STEM for Kids! This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Do you want to encourage your kids to be innovative, creative, resourceful, and persistent? Then check out the new STEM book Anna, Kid Engineer, written by Dr. Shenek Alston, homeschooling mother of three and math instructor. In Anna, Kid Engineer, it is … [Read more...] about STEM Resource: Anna, Kid Engineer
NIV Journal the Word Reference Bible
Let Scripture Explain Scripture This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Studying the Word of God is even more meaningful when you have a Bible that you enjoy reading and that you feel a sense of connection to in some way. For me, that means that my Bible must be small and lightweight enough to comfortable pick up with … [Read more...] about NIV Journal the Word Reference Bible
The Legends of Easter Treasury
Inspirational Stories of Faith and Hope This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. The Legends of Easter Treasury: Inspirational Stories of Faith and Hope contains three bestselling Easter stories that include The Legend of the Easter Egg, The Legend of the Easter Robin, and The Legend of the Sand Dollar. Each story is … [Read more...] about The Legends of Easter Treasury
Creative Writing with A Pirate’s Guide t’ th’ Grammar of Story
Creative Writing for Pirates! This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Creative writing is an important part of language arts, but I talk to so many homeschool moms who have fallen into the trap of not teaching enough writing and feeling overwhelmed. The common reason is the difficulty of finding a curriculum that is … [Read more...] about Creative Writing with A Pirate’s Guide t’ th’ Grammar of Story
What We See in the Stars
An Illustrated Tour of the Night Sky This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. What We See in the Stars: An Illustrated Tour of the Night Sky by Kelsey Oseid is a fun introduction to astronomy for anyone who loves space. Featuring the myths, history, and science behind the solar system, the author includes "stories and … [Read more...] about What We See in the Stars
Brave Beauty
Finding the Fearless in You This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Brave Beauty: Finding the Fearless You (Faithgirlz) by Lynn Cowell is a collection of 100 'courage-building ways' to find answers and confidence in God. Each chapter includes a story with relevant scripture references, questions or quizzes, challenges, … [Read more...] about Brave Beauty
Adored
365 Devotions for Young Women This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women by Lindsay A. Franklin is a pretty and inviting book of encouragement and affirmation for young women. The color scheme, design, and size of Adored are appealing right from the start. But, the content of this … [Read more...] about Adored
The Beautiful Word for Christmas
Bring the Joy of Christmas to Your Heart This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. The Beautiful Word for Christmas is a collection of holiday joy to cover the season of advent. The first third of the book features the Christmas story from scripture illustrated with large bold lettering and colorful accents. Each page … [Read more...] about The Beautiful Word for Christmas
Indescribable
100 Devotions About God & Science This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science by Louie Giglio shows kids the awesome creativity of God. In a fun, conversational style, Giglio combines science lessons with life lessons from scripture to illustrate how the … [Read more...] about Indescribable
Women in Sports
Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A brilliantly illustrated and fun introduction to the contributions of women athletes, Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win by Rachel Ignotofsky. Culturally diverse, and diverse abilities Fifty … [Read more...] about Women in Sports
Come & Eat: A Celebration of Love and Grace Around the Everyday Table
A Celebration of Love and Grace Around the Everyday Table This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Come and Eat: A Celebration of Love and Grace Around the Everyday Table by Bri McKoy is like a handbook to hospitality with recipes, tips, questions for the table, and encouragement. The author begins by describing her … [Read more...] about Come & Eat: A Celebration of Love and Grace Around the Everyday Table
The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook
Join the Instant Pot Cooking Craze This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Have you jointed the Instant Pot craze yet? I have been so intrigued by this type of cooking! Especially seeing so many mom bloggers who swear by their Instant Pot. I have been an avid fan of slow cooker meals and couldn't wait to try pressure … [Read more...] about The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook
Slow Down: Embracing the Everyday Moments of Motherhood
Embracing the Everyday Moments of Motherhood This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. When you are smack in the middle of the busy mom years, you find yourself constantly wishing for more time. Time flies by, and though new moms probably hear it often, they won't really understand until their kids are older. It's hard … [Read more...] about Slow Down: Embracing the Everyday Moments of Motherhood
Know Who You Are: Live Like it Matters
Know Who You Are: A Homeschoolers Interactive Guide to Discovering Your True Identity This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. With 36 weeks of lessons, each based on a key Scripture, Tim Tebow's Know Who You Are. Live Like It Matters.: A Homeschooler's Interactive Guide to Discovering Your True Identity encourages … [Read more...] about Know Who You Are: Live Like it Matters
