Catherine’s Pascha Review: Multicultural Children’s Book Day

I love learning about different cultures and the traditions that they pass down through the years. When our Multicultural Children’s Book Day selection, Catherine’s Pascha, came in the mail, we were fascinated to learn more about the religious celebrations of the Orthodox Church.   I received a copy of this book for free from Charlotte Riggle in exchange for…

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Think With Art – A Beautiful Thing

I love it when a plan comes together. We had just started reading Socks, when I was offered an opportunity to try out a Think With Art box. I quickly accepted, because we had tried the Creation Crate a couple months ago and loved it. I was interested to see what the art version would be like.…

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5 Reasons Standardized Tests Strengthen Your Homeschool

Homeschool Standardized Tests

Standardized tests often get a bad rap. They’re the big bad wolf of the mainstream-education world. While I’m not arguing that they don’t have their faults, they do serve a purpose. As long as the purpose of standardized tests doesn’t trump your vision for your homeschool, they can be an excellent tool for strengthening your…

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Reactions to the Life of George Muller

We just finished reading George Müller: The Guardian of Bristol’s Orphans aloud. While it’s not the first time I have read the book, I’m still shocked and inspired by this life of faith. My dad used to pay me to read missionary biographies when I was a kid. George Müller was his favorite. As I read back…

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How to Maximize Your College Visits

As I was helping my niece get her things in order for her college pursuits, I realized that my sophomore is at a prime time for starting to get familiar with options for his future. When my niece wanted to go visit UNT, I figured I should just make my efforts efficient and take as…

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