The Best Chicken Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. We love our backyard chickens! We have two girls who provide eggs for us each day. But even more than that, they are loving pets and an ongoing science project! My boys brought eggs home from a field trip to a farm several years ago. Being the … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Chicken Books for Kids
Buckle Up!
In the Driver’s Seat When I got my driver’s license, my dad handed his car over to me since he was stationed overseas with the Navy. He was so proud of his Mercury Capri, always keeping it immaculately clean. My dad was a man of few words, but he really showed that he had faith in me by turning over those keys. He taught me how to pump gas by … [Read more...] about Buckle Up!
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
Start Them Young: Parenting Teens
As a young expecting mother, I devoured books and parenting magazines in a quest to find “instructions” for taking care of my baby. As soon as I found out I was expecting, my husband and I tried to prepare ourselves for the arrival of our son as much as possible. Our pregnancy was a miracle, and we were awed with the responsibility we had been … [Read more...] about Start Them Young: Parenting Teens
Encouraging Hearts & Home, March 22, 2018
Welcome to Encouraging Hearts & Home! The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, March 22, 2018
What to Read Wednesday: Mythology Books for Kids
The Best Mythology Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. I heard a college professor once say that the three most important things to have knowledge of when studying literature are the Bible, Shakespeare, and mythology. Knowing about these will help readers understand many literary elements of things … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Mythology Books for Kids
Living History: Real Teens Meet A Real Hero
Real Teens Meet a Real Hero Our Real Teens Read literature group had the privilege of meeting a real hero. After reading Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl and Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, discussing both books, and learning some background history, we arranged a field trip to meet a Holocaust survivor and hear her inspiring and miraculous … [Read more...] about Living History: Real Teens Meet A Real Hero
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
Looking Outside Yourself: Community Service for Teens
Encouraging Teens for Community Service More than just clocking volunteer hours for high school requirements, community service opportunities provide valuable learning experiences for teens. When teens participate in service projects, they benefit their communities, increase their own compassion and awareness, and they even get a chance to … [Read more...] about Looking Outside Yourself: Community Service for Teens
Encouraging Hearts & Home, March 15, 2018
Welcome to Encouraging Hearts & Home! The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, March 15, 2018
What to Read Wednesday: Ireland Books for Kids
The Best Ireland Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, we are learning about Ireland and its lore. Ireland is magical in both its history and its landscapes. Come along with us and explore this rich country with the best Ireland books for kids! Check … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Ireland Books for Kids
Don’t Forget PE
Incorporating PE into Your Daily Routine When school is underway, I for one can attest that my schedule is full. Some days, it’s a wonder we get everything done! With all the basics we have to cover, especially when teaching multiple ages, fitting in time to be active often falls by the wayside. However, kids (and moms) are not only healthier and … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget PE
Encouraging Hearts & Home, March 7, 2018
Welcome to Encouraging Hearts & Home! The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, March 7, 2018
What to Read Wednesday: Monster Books for Kids
The Best Monster Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Monsters are very scary and real to many young children. Monsters in the closet, monsters under the bed, monsters out the window... Making monsters not so scary and real is a tough parenting job. My son had a spray bottle of 'Monster Spray' beside … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Monster Books for Kids
Legit Work at Home with VIPKID
Is VIPKID for Real? Have you seen ads for VIPKID and wondered if it's a scam? When I first started seeing these ads in my Facebook feed, I was intrigued, but I am a skeptic. Most work-at-home schemes have some kind of catch to them, and I usually just pass them by. However, when I heard about VIPKID from a fellow homeschool mom who has been … [Read more...] about Legit Work at Home with VIPKID
Encouraging Hearts & Home, March 1, 2018
Welcome to Encouraging Hearts & Home! The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, March 1, 2018
What to Read Wednesday: Dr. Seuss Books for Kids
The Best Dr. Seuss Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. If you're anything like me, you grew up reading Dr. Seuss books, and they started you on a path of reading enjoyment. I have many favorite books by Dr. Seuss and other authors under the umbrella of "Dr. Seuss Books". Over the years, I have … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Dr. Seuss Books for Kids
Revising Expectations
Not Living Vicariously Through Our Children As your teens grow into independence, it can be tough on moms to reframe our thinking. All their lives, our children have looked to us to make decisions for them--from which curriculum to use, to what courses to cover and what activities to sign up for—even what shirt to wear or when to get a haircut. … [Read more...] about Revising Expectations
Encouraging Hearts & Home, February 22, 2018
Welcome to Encouraging Hearts & Home! The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, February 22, 2018
What to Read Wednesday: Little Golden Books for Kids
The Best Little Golden Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Raise your hand if you grew up reading Little Golden Books! Who didn't, right? These precious books are still going strong, and generations of kids are growing up with both classic titles and new things like Marvel and Star Wars being … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Little Golden Books for Kids
