Posts by Betsy
The Four D’s of Challenge B
The Challenge program in Classical Conversations is a full curriculum for middle and high school home-schoolers. Meeting once a week, the students have an opportunity to discuss, present, and ask questions about the work they completed at home over the last week. Last year, my son and I completed Challenge A. I say I completed…
Read MoreCamping Adventures: Ft. Parker
Our family loves spending time together outdoors. I also love a quick getaway. Located only an hour and a half south of Dallas, Ft. Parker is a perfect weekend escape. Texas is rich with state parks, but this one is one of my favorites because of it’s beautiful views and limited campsites. Due to it’s…
Read MoreStrengthening the Faith of my Children with The Jesus Storybook Bible
Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 All of my children have accepted Jesus as their Savior at a young age. Their tender hearts have responded to the sweetness of Jesus’ sacrifice and they’ve…
Read MoreWhat’s on My Bookshelf: Top 10 Page turners!
I’ve added affiliate links below, which means by purchasing through these links, the price doesn’t change, but I would receive a little compensation for pointing you in their direction. All of my opinions stay the same with or without your purchase. We love to read together, but Trying to keep up with what my…
Read MoreWhat is a Commonplace Book?
Recently I realized how often I quote movies. I grew up in the age of an amazing invention: the VCR. This meant I could spend hours watching and re-watching any great movie I came upon. Don’t get me wrong. I was an avid reader as well….of Nancy Drew and Sweet Valley High. But those…
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