I am including this little ‘disclaimer’ because I know that I have readers who do not homeschool and you read my blog for Christian encouragement and/or homemaking tips. Yes, I know people who went to public school for their entire education and are godly men and women as adults (including my own siblings), butRead more
Happy September! Are you ready for fall? Autumn is my favorite season of all! The weather, the scenery, and the clothes are all the best of the year! The cooler weather is so refreshing after a hot summer. And the rainy season isn’t here quite yet, so the weather is just about perfect. Sweaters, jeans,Read more
I love to study words, their meanings, and the history of the English language. I kind of geek out when chatting with my homeschool friends about language arts curriculum, books, or literature. As a Christian woman, I also love God’s Word. But, the sad truth is that I find it hard to really studyRead more
Between the advancements of technology and modern convenience, we are rarely left in want of anything in our first-world nation. We expect to get what we want, not just what we need. We pass through life barely acknowledging the presence of these blessings in our lives or reaching a depth of true gratitude. Rarely doRead more
My current life season is made up of mothering and homeschooling my children. So, it makes sense that my current reading list reflects that. I rarely read books for purely entertainment purposes anymore. And, when I do, it is because I am reading it out loud to my children as part of our homeschoolingRead more