The Importance of Reading Aloud
As a parent, I have many pleasant memories of reading aloud to my children, whether they are of cuddling up with one of my toddlers and a favourite board book, or reading through a great children's classic for the first time with an older elementary child. And...
Why I DON’T Put My Kids to Bed at 7:00 pm!
Today I'm excited to be guest posting over at Hip Homeschooling! I'm sharing a bit about our family's evening routines and bedtime -- I'd be pleased if you would stop by and say hi! Here is a short preview of my post: You may have been hearing a lot lately from all...
A Day in The Life of This Learning Mama
If you are looking for the summary of a perfectly ordered homeschool day, this is not going to be the one. I was thinking maybe I should just scratch this one out, and try again tomorrow but I decided not to -- because this is life, mine anyway, for better or for...
Pretty Scripture Valentine Cards {FREE PRINTABLE}
Are you looking for some cards to use this Valentine's Day? These cards feature verses from scripture along with a soft, simple, pretty design! Click here, or on the photo below to download your own! Enjoy! If you are looking for more printables, I've got them all...
The Best Gingerbread Recipe – I Promise!
Christmas will be here in a few short days! If you haven't done any baking yet and want to have some fun decorating cookies with your kiddos, it's not too late! Two weeks ago I shared with your how making gingerbread is a serious family tradition around here -- it is...
How We Homeschool: Homeschooling With a Toddler Underfoot
Please be advised that this post does not offer a solution to the seeming impossibility of getting through a day of homeschooling older children with a toddler underfoot without frustration, tears, or an disastrously messy house. I've read all those posts, and...
Our Family Christmas Traditions
We are a very low key family around here. We don't do elaborate or themed birthday celebrations nor do we spend a lot of time and money preparing for events and special occasions. Christmas is pretty simple at our house too -- we have a few family Christmas...
Book Review {The Kid’s Book of Devotions: A 365 Day Adventure in God’s Word by Mark Littleton}
We bought my oldest her own Bible almost two years ago when her reading skills reached a level where she was able read and understand the Bible independently. She was also getting frustrated that she hadn’t read all the Bible stories she was hearing -- they simply...
What Do You Believe About Motherhood? {BOOK REVIEW: Hoodwinked by Karen Ehman & Ruth Schwenk}
Boy, I sure knew a lot about raising children -- back before I had any I mean. Just like anything else, there is a right way to do it, and a wrong way. Actually, there are many wrong ways, but only one right. And you better believe I was going to do it right! Well, it...
Podcasts for Kids
Audiobooks and podcasts are a pretty big part of my children's day. We don't often do television during the day, but they really enjoy having something to listen to while they play during their afternoon quiet time. We also listen to podcasts while we travel to and...
