George Washington Unit Study – A TOS review

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YWAM Publishing offers many studies for various audiences and Christian topics. We have been enjoying reading their biography entitled “George Washington-True Patriot” and working through the corresponding George Washington Unit Study curriculum guide . This book retails for only $6.99 for either an e-book or an audiobook option and is recommended for ages 10+ and the study guide is […]

Home Grown

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We have more than home grown vegetables around here right now. Elizabeth is growing like a weed in a home full of love and attention. I can’t believe Elizabeth is already 7 weeks old! Time is passing quickly and her personality is really starting to come out. She is a super content and happy baby. […]

Family Camp

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This summer we were blessed to be able to attend a “family camp” of sorts. My parents opened up their farm to my family and a few other extended relatives and their families. There were over 30 of us there and the children largely outnumbered the parents. It was a lot of fun thought. Lots […]

Motherhood – 5 Weekly Goals

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Ah, motherhood. Completely amazing and completely exhausting all at the same time. Don’t you agree? I tend to feel right now that I have zero time for anything above the daily needs of my family. Laundry, cooking, schooling and nursing Elizabeth are the only things that are getting done. I am up early to try […]

Flip Flop Spanish-T O S Review

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See It and Say It Flip Flop Spanish from Flip Flop Learning has proven to be the most fun Spanish program that we have tried yet! Everyone in the family has learned and added words to our Spanish vocabulary easily and quickly. I have been so impressed with this homeschool Spanish option in that it takes very […]

Homeschooling 101-Finding Joy in the Daily Grind

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Life is stressful and hard for everyone. It is easy to get overwhelmed and caught up in what didn’t get done or what we forgot to do. Finding joy in the daily grind takes focused effort and great resolve. Children cry and drinks gets spilt, you step on a block while pacing the floor with […]

5 Weekly Goals – Fall Cleaning

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Around here in the mid-west the weather is finally changing and fall is in the air. It is time for candles, fires, and pumpkin baking. And in my house it also means fall cleaning. Just like spring cleaning is done after the house has been closed up all winter and the air turns warm, I […]

Homeschooling 101 – Fitting it all in

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Does your laundry pile up or the dishes go undone just so you can squeeze some homeschooling into your day? Are you always stressed and overwhelmed by the amount of work on your plate? I know those days all too well. I have them in my house too. But I must say, they are fewer […]