I’m often asked if I have a favorite curriculum for each subject, and the answer is a resounding “YES!” This post includes affiliate links, see my disclosure for more details. So, here’s my top homeschool curriculum picks (listed in no particular order). Bible/Worldview Apologia Worldview curriculum Understanding the Times from Summit Ministries-This is a…
**this post contains affiliate links, please see my disclosure policy.** Six years ago, Amazon wasn’t even part of my vocabulary. But around September, one of my children discovered they needed a protractor and somehow the one we had was missing. And while such a discovery would normally not be a big deal; all the ” Back…
How do we prepare to parent adult children? This is the topic of our guest post over at The Musings of Mum. The post is a “first” for Kendrix & I as it’s our first collaboration on a written article about parenting, and I’m pretty excited about that! How We Prepared to Parent Adult…
A few months ago, my friend Angel asked me to pray about writing a post to share during her month long blog series on marriage. It’s my first ever blog post on this topic, and it’s my sincere desire that you find hope for whatever tough spot you might be experiencing in your own marriage….
If you’re a mom, it’s certain that you’re the possessor of some sort of “to-do” list. But what about a short list of things you don’t need to do. Introducing the mom “To-Don’t List”. 1. Don’t compare yourself to other moms. With the advent of social media and the internet; it’s easier…
(this article was updated on September 2021) Homeschooling never crossed my mind. And although at the time of this article we’ve been homeschooling for 16 years; our 3 oldest children actually started out in public school. So what was the catalyst to the educational change? In 2004, my husband took a position with an international ministry…
Ever wonder how to keep homeschooling while real life is happening? Well, mark your calendars, my friends! Because that’s exactly what I’m going to be talking about in a LIVE video interview with Diane Kummer of HSLDA on Facebook. Wednesday, December 6th @ 11 am EST, I’d love for you to join me. Let me…
Have you ever read a particular verse in the Bible and laughed out loud? (Photo by Ben White of Unsplash) I came across this entry in my journal dated 2010. The following is a devotional I lead while serving on the leadership team of an international women’s ministry. One evening, while nursing Man Cub; I…
Is it really Friday!? It seems like that’s a phrase I repeat every week as time just seems to be flying by. Well, last week I told you I’d be introducing you to the newest member of our family. (Photo credit Liv Bruce on UnSplash) And so without any further ado, allow me to…
So many thoughts and emotions were swirling around in my head and heart three days before I planned to kickoff our school year. But I was far from feeling “ready.” (Photo by Mari Pi on Unsplash) Lessons still need to be planned and written out, flashcards cut and a daily schedule created….