Book clubs are like a party with food, talking, and people who like each other. My children prefer them to book reports.
Read moreOur Christmas Morning Celebration
Early in our marriage we established a meaningful, yet simple Christmas morning celebration that we still enjoy today! We enjoy Bible reading, Christmas carol singing, “Happy Birthday to Jesus,” cinnamon rolls, and presents. In that...
Read moreLet Kids Help You Shop & Wrap Christmas Presents
Train kids for a year or two to help you shop and wrap presents and you will have the most effective little elves this side of the North Pole
Read moreRemembering Finish Well Homeschooling High School Conference 2010
For 8 years, my family and church family worked hard to serve the homeschooling community by planning and hosting Finish Well, a homeschooling high school conference. It was a labor of love and we were all sad when due to life’s seasonal...
Read moreVintage Books for the Cozy Mystery Lover
You know the person I’m talking about. She (or he) always has a cozy mystery that are in the middle of and can’t wait to read the next in the series. The best thing that you can give to the cozy mystery reader is a brand new mystery...
Read moreGift Ideas for Elderly Loved Ones
When it’s time to shop for older folks, it can be frustrating. They have everything! Or do they? Shopping for elderly loved ones requires thoughtful creativity. I’ve given these welcomed gifts to my parents, in-laws, and elderly...
Read moreMy Favorite Songs Christmas Worship Setlist
You can see that this set opens with upbeat praise songs and moves into worship. While we take the offering we continue to worship with a rousing “Hallelujah Chorus” after announcements.
Read moreCelebrate Christmas with Unit Studies
Try a Christmas unit study! Take a break from the usual school routine and dig into unit study as a family. Bake, decorate, sing, craft, wrap presents, and learn more about Christmas with these engaging Christmas unit studies.
Read moreMy Favorite Songs Christmas Playlist
When December rolls around, I’m ready to listen to Christmas carols day and night. Over the years, I’ve accumulated a list of favorites and each year I make a CD to play in my car. Yes, I know that’s old-fashioned. My van is...
Read moreReview of Name Bookmarks from CrossTimber
I was intrigued to check out the Name Bookmarks and AmazingName Print Activity Sheets from CrossTimber. Everybody loves the sound of his/her name and this company’s personalized gifts are sure to please! I love how each product gives the...
Read moreAnalyze Literature the Easy Way by Reading the Book and Watching the Movie
Yes, literature analysis can be simple and fun. Read the book and watch the movie. How is the movie different from the book? It’s a great way to analyze without anyone knowing they are learning a new literature skill.
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