THSC Convention Blogger Meet-up – Hope to See You There!

I confess…I am addicted to gathering with homeschoolers for encouragement and refreshment. I love filling my summers with homeschool conventions and CC practicums to refocus my mind and heart on the task at hand. Last year I registered for the THSC Convention in Arlington, but ended up getting sick and not being able to attend.…

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Let the Games (and Art) Begin!!

I love the summer Olympics!  The torch is being lit on April 21, 2016 (today) to start the torch relay from Olympia, Greece to Rio, Brazil. There is just something exciting about thinking about athletes who have practiced and trained for so long, and are coming to compete while they represent their country. It’s this…

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Enriching Family Time with Shakespeare

Our morning time is a cherished part of our day. It’s a family meal of sorts where we come together and spend quality time reading good books, discussing big ideas, and enjoying learning together. I’m amazed that a simple thing like connecting in the morning can be so enriching to our family life. For the…

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Dreamy Sleep with Our Dreampad Pillow

My youngest has always struggled sleeping well. Frequently we find her in our room after nightmares wake her and rob her of sweet dreams. Since she shares a room with her sister, they’ve argued about having night-lights on and who will get to pick the music for the night. It’s tough having a kid that…

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Culmination of Learning in Hermeneutics

Today is part three of my husband’s series connecting the Trivium, Mimesis, and Hermeneutics.  If you’ve missed the first of the series, you can start back at the beginning here. I’ve really enjoyed seeing the connections between these three classical concepts.  One thing I continue to keep before my mind is that although I love…

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