Posts by Betsy
Visit Hoover’s Presidential Museum in West Branch Iowa
Since my mom got us hooked on Presidential Libraries and Museums, we’ve been trying to make our way to all of them. Hoover’s Presidential Library, the oldest president in the system, was our eighth of thirteen to visit. It’s an older library, however it is charming and worth visiting if not for the museum, than…
Read MoreDIY Backyard Transformation: Taking School Outside
In May my son was wandering around in our backyard desiring to find a way to get his hands dirty in a good project. Little did he know what kind of trouble he would start! I grew up in the house my family lives in. When I was eight years old, my parents put in…
Read MoreStep Back in Time at Mackinac Island Michigan
This summer we took a road trip around Lake Michigan. I never like driving the same way twice, so I’m a fan of loops! We were trying to get from Hoover’s Presidential Library and Museum to Ford’s Presidential Museum, and I thought going around the north side of the lake would be pretty fun. As…
Read MorePhoenix Stories to Lift Your Thoughts Out of the Ashes
This summer the theme at the writing camp my kids attended was Rising from the Ashes. As I thought through my past two years, I realized that books played a big part in helping me recenter my thoughts on good, true, and beautiful things. When my sister died, it felt like my life turned upside down.…
Read MoreHigh School Health and Nutrition Course From a Biblical Worldview
My middle daughter has her eye set on nursing as a profession. It’s a perfect fit for her because she loves caring for people, blood doesn’t make her squeamish, and she likes to stay busy. I think nursing is a great job because of its flexibility and practicality. With that in mind, I’ve been trying…
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