Our Adventure with the One Year Adventure Novel Curriculum

One Year Adventure Novel

It was no accident that we stumbled across the One Year Adventure Novel (OYAN) curriculum at the Great Homeschool Convention this year. My son Andy bought it to dig into over the summer, and then we ended up signing up for their Summer Workshop in Kansas as well. God lined up this adventure for us, and…

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Navarre Beach – Florida’s Most Relaxing Place

After our California Road Trip last summer, my husband said that the next trip we take, he’d like to just go and stay in one place to just rest. There was wisdom in that desire, so I thought I’d like to return to Pensacola Beach (one of our favorite beaches in Florida). The kids barely…

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How to Keep On Reading the Bible Through the Summer – Road Map Month 6

My daughter was looking for a version of the Bible on Bible.is the other day, and she asked what the difference between the “Drama” and “Non-Drama” versions. Since they’re audio files, they are either dramatized or simply read. My husband and I laughed at what the “Non-Drama” translation of the Bible would look like. I…

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30 Summer Activities for Kids Under $20

It is officially summertime around our house! The pool is open, the sun is out, and we’re ready for some summer fun. Sometimes my kids like to mix things up a bit and do something fun with friends or cousins that come over. Keeping everyone engaged in the fun doesn’t have to break the bank!…

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Curating Adventures to Cultivate Your Family Culture

I’ve always loved planning and dreaming about travels with my family. I didn’t have too many elaborate vacations when I was a little girl. Mainly we just drove down to Galveston for a long weekend, but I loved the time away from the regular day-to-day happenings with my family. As we’ve shifted to a self-employed…

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