10 Books that have Movies Worth Watching

If you’ve read my blog for a while, you’ll know that I love all kinds of books. If you’ve been to my house, you’ll know that the walls are being held up with bookshelves! I’m an avid reader, collector, and lover of great books. Even though I’m fond of print, I do, however, enjoy movies…

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#THSCKnowsTX – And How to Host an Amazing Convention

THSC Convention

Thanks THSC for hosting our family at this year’s convention! Mother’s Day weekend I had the privilege of attending the Texas Home School Coalition’s 2016 Convention. It was a weekend full of fun times with friends, refreshing times of encouragement, and inspirational times from speakers. I had never been to a THSC Convention, and by…

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Cultivating Observation Skills with Simple Nature Journals

It has been BUSY around our house the past couple of weeks. Wrapping up the end of a school year always comes with extra events and tasks that wear me out. While our Classical Conversations group ends at the end of April, I’m not usually ready to say, “Schools out for the summer!!” (Although it…

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Teenage Vocab for Dummies (i.e. Parents/Adults)

I spend a lot of time with teenagers, and one thing has become quite clear: most of the time I have no idea what they’re saying. Even as I write, the “teenage vocab” I’m sharing with you is nearly ancient history because the times change, and words go in and out of style. Not knowing…

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30 Small Games that Pack a Big Punch

Small games

Does your family like games? Mine does. We love all games in all shapes and all sizes. Sometimes, however, you need a game that doesn’t take up much closet space or table space.  Small games make great gifts for end of the year celebrations or a fun addition to a family trip.  They also fill…

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