Posts by Betsy
Exploring the Mysteries of the Maya at the Perot
Ancient cultures are full of wonder. Often, we look to the west for inspiration of ancient civilizations. However, they’re not the only ones that can hold the title of “advanced civilizations.” The Maya people constructed complex architecture and cities, as well as offered significant contributions in astronomy, agriculture, and engineering. Although their ancient cities have been…
Read More5 Habits You Can Develop to Support a Healthy Heart
February is American Heart Month. It is very important for me to cultivate habits for my family to support healthy hearts. Habits don’t have to bring you down. There are fun and creative ways to train up your kids (and re-train yourself) to care for the body you’ve been given. Building heart healthy habits can be…
Read More10 Fairy Tales Your Little Princess Will Love
I have a little princess that devours fairy tales. She loves the imaginative stories, the noble characters, and the happily ever afters. I don’t blame her. Ironically, sometimes the truths about the world can be more clearly seen through imaginative tales. From the youngest of princesses to the oldest, all of the females in my home…
Read MoreKari Jobe’s Album: The Garden Review & Giveaway
Sometimes as you walk through dark valleys, you can feel as if you are the only one who has experienced a season so difficult. Over the past year as I’ve walked through the loss of my sister in a car accident, I’ve often become so overwhelmed with my own circumstances that I was oblivious to…
Read MoreWhy I don’t D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read)
Reading is important element in my homeschool. My desire is to raise readers who know how to seek out wisdom and knowledge from books. I’m guest posting on Book Shark today talking about the challenges of letting kids loose without giving them any guidance. While I’m all for independent learning, I also see the risks to leaving…
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