Succulent Valentines with Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

Since I was sick over the Christmas holidays, I really missed out on the baking fun I usually enjoy with my kids. Thankfully Valentines Day is right around the corner, and that offers options for more baking fun. My daughter created these cute little succulent Valentines tags to add to our treats, and we have…

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Exploring American Literature from a Biblical Worldview

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We have used Apologia Science texts throughout my son’s high school years, and we love them. I appreciate knowing that there is a publisher out there that is as concerned with presenting the materials from a biblical christian worldview. Just this year I’ve started using some of their literature curriculum with my youngest (Readers in…

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Reading Aspirations for a New Year

I have a love-hate relationship with new years resolutions. I hate making them because I hate going against my word. However, I love the promise of a new year and the hope of becoming a better human. I can be fairly idealistic. Last year when we enclosed our patio and made a home library, I…

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Our Journey to Prepping and Succeeding on the PSAT

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Last year at this time, I was dipping my toe into the waters of the SAT, college preparation, and launching my then sophomore in high school. I wasn’t quite ready to start thinking graduation thoughts because I felt like there was still so much time before I needed to be planning for the end times—or…

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How to Keep Up with Latin Studies Over A School Break

It’s winter break here, and it’s so tempting to just put the books away for a month and forget them. With all of the travel, extra events, and holiday fun, it’s easy to let the Latin studies slip. There are some simple ways to work in some brain training activities that will keep your mental…

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