January 2017 Homeschool Mother’s Journal

One reason I love blogging is that it has been an excellent way for me to journal my homeschool experience. I’ve resolved this year to write down each month the things we’re doing. I hope you enjoy a peek into my journal! In my life this month…   We are in the middle of a…

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Are You Ready to Launch Your High Schooler?

Some days I wish my kids would never grow up, and other days I’m amazed at the fascinating young adults that live with me. I’ve known the day would come when I would have to let my little birds fly the nest, but I have to be honest – I’ve been avoiding the subject. I’m…

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5 Ways to Use WonderMaps During Morning Time

Today, I’m guest posting for Bright Ideas Press, and sharing how we incorporate WonderMaps in our morning time. I love the flexibility of the software to create maps custom to whatever you are studying. Morning time is a great time to integrate geography if it’s not already a part of your studies. Morning time is…

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Stars of Wonder – Looking to the Night Sky for Inspiration

Living in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex does not offer too many opportunities for star gazing. I often wonder what it was like for those wise men of the Bible that studied the stars and found such a great wealth of knowledge written among them. Cultivating wonder is like allowing your kids to chase the rabbit…

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How to Perfect the Art of Book Giving

This post was sponsored by author T. A. Barron, inspired by his many magical books for readers of all ages. T.A. Barron’s works, including his latest book, Atlantis Lost — the third book in his Atlantis Saga — are available now wherever books are sold. When I was a teenager, my favorite thing to do…

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