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What’s on my Bookshelf: Resources for the Classical Conversations Essentials Program

This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy for more details. I love the Essentials Program. So much of what has given me confidence as a teacher has come from what I’ve learned in Essentials. My husband tutored Essentials while he was working on his Masters of Theology. It just so happened that…

What’s on my Bookshelf: Resources for Foundations Cycle 1

One of my favorite things to do is go to Half Price Books and scour the clearance section for good resources to complement our studies. Over the years, I’ve curated quite a library in my home, which means we have resources at our fingertips when we get curious about our Classical Conversations memory work. In…

Teach Them Diligently Conference – Dallas, TX July 16-18

Last year was my first year to attend a Teach Them Diligently Conference. I had really only attended book fairs previously, so I didn’t know what to expect at a conference like this. I was amazed at the refreshing lineup of speakers offered at the event. With the vendors downstairs, you could potentially attend the…

Glorious Guacamole

I didn’t like guacamole until I met my husband. He makes amazing guacamole. My dad really got him started making large quantities of guac one summer. When we would come over, he would have Jason grill steaks and make a giant bowl of guacamole. He would buy the materials, and Jason was happy to comply.…

Shutter Booth DFW…my kid is addicted!

While at a wedding at the W Dallas, my daughter found her new favorite activity: photo-boothing (if that is a word). Shutter Booth DFW set up their chamber of creativity in the reception hall of the wedding. We stumbled upon it, and when my daughter learned that the fun was free, she was hooked. Here’s…