Posts by Betsy
How to Memorize the Periodic Table Painlessly
I’ve had this secret nerdy desire to memorize the periodic table for a while now. We’ve run across it in our memory work a couple of times and my kids and I have been so proud to master the first ten. It took time, effort, and what felt like blood, sweat, and tears. Then last…
Read MoreProverbs 17:17 – Scripture Coloring Sheet
It’s funny how a simple verse can be so convicting once contemplated. Does that ever happen to you? I was looking for a verse to celebrate love and Valentines Day, and I ran across Proverbs 17:17. Sandwiched between verses describing the perils of evildoing, false talking, and crooked hearts, there’s this one little jewel of…
Read More10 Tips for Pulling off an Impromptu Getaway
I’m a planner. I love having things booked out way in advance to look forward to. However, sometimes, the plans never seem doable. There’s no time to spare, no money in the bank, or no hope on the horizon. When those times arise, you need to keep your radar on to seize the unexpected free…
Read MoreMastering Latin Declensions Shouldn’t Be So Scary!
When you hear the words “Latin declensions” do you start to shiver? For a long time, I had no idea what that even meant, so it sounded even scarier! The reality is that the ideas involved with declensions in English, but since it’s our native tongue, we don’t give it much thought unless we hear…
Read More10 Tips for Simple Freezer Meal Prep Success
In my last post, I shared with you how we planned, shopped, and prepped over 26 freezer meals in one afternoon. It’s pretty unbelievable to me still. If you do a quick search on Pinterest, you’ll find out that I’m not first one to stumble upon this genius. So it’s not a new idea, but…
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