Teach Them Diligently Conference – Dallas, TX July 16-18

Last year was my first year to attend a Teach Them Diligently Conference.  I had really only attended book fairs previously, so I didn’t know what to expect at a conference like this.  I was amazed at the refreshing lineup of speakers offered at the event.  With the vendors downstairs, you could potentially attend the…

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Look What’s New in Terrell, TX: Buc-ee’s

While driving to meet the in-laws to drop off the kids for “Camp Grandma” last week, we wanted to stop in and see the brand new Buc-ee’s gas station just off of I-20, exit 498 in Terrell, TX.  If you’ve never been, this is no ordinary destination for a pit stop. If I’m ever traveling…

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High Tea Training

I have an amazing Mother-in-law.  This week she has taken my children, loved on them, spoiled them, and invested in them.  Although we are very different, we both have a heart to cultivate virtue in my children.  Thankfully, she has been equipped with gifts different than mine.  I have learned so much from her over…

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Cultivating Common Ground with a Book Club

When I envisioned homeschooling, I pictured a long and lonely road.  Initially, I thought homeschoolers were pioneers who desired to be independent and knew everything so they didn’t need any help. While there may be a few of those superwomen out there, I am not one of them.  Thankfully, a good friend told me about…

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Visiting the George W Bush Presidential Library

Have you ever visited a Presidential library?  Up until recently, I thought a Presidential library was a collection of documents, or books, or records from a President’s term stored in a fancy building. After learning the American President’s song in Classical Conversations with my kids, my mom became interested in learning more about the lives…

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