Have you ever had days where you just wish you didn't have to pull weeds anymore? I'm not talking about weeds in the garden either -- I'm talking about the weeds of sin. Bickering, anger, disobedience, selfishness, laziness -- it just gets so old. The other day I sat down to post on Facebook, and this was what I first typed: "Have you ever wished you could just wave a wand over your children Continue Reading >>
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Ultimate Homeschool Resource List
Are you getting ready to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with your kids in January? Wikipedia states that Martin Luther King Junior was a champion of non-violent activism in the Civil Rights Movement. On the third Monday of January, we, the United States of America celebrate both him and the cause he championed with a paid Federal holiday. I have compiled a list of free and inexpensive Continue Reading >>
Homeschool Encouragement: Best of 2013
2013 has been a fabulous year. While we spent most of the year posting at Bow of Bronze, we saw steady growth and increased readership. On November 5th, we migrated our site and store over to Homeschool Encouragement and the growth explosion has been amazing! With the move comes a new focus on content. I am so excited to see where God takes Homeschool Encouragement in 2014! As we close Continue Reading >>
Flying with Children: Air Plane Travel – Preparation and Supplies
Last summer we traveled from California to Ohio by plane. With six children. Two adults, six children in fact -- which could be simple -- if all the children were teens. However, we were flying with not one, but two four-year-olds. Twins. Plus, we had a seven-year-old and nine-year-old in the mix. On the helpful end of the mix, we had a fourteen-year-old and twelve-year-old. I figured a little Continue Reading >>
Jane Austen: Ultimate Homeschool Resource List
This week was the anniversary of Jane Austen's birthday. I am in the process of creating beautiful and motivating copywork practice sheets for tween and teen girls using the quotes of famous authors. Yesterday I had the pleasure of sifting through her quotes to pick the best of the best. It was quite fun and made me want to read Emma, which I do not think I have ever read. Of course, I also want Continue Reading >>
Cool Whip Cookie Variations – a round up with printable
We love to bake during Christmas time -- it is a tradition passed down through generations of mothers in my family tree! Here's the thing though. I have six children. When I am ready to bake with them, I need quick and easy. Mixes are my friend. I first encountered these Cool Whip Cookies when we made them for my sister's graduation party. Then we lost the recipe and it was years before we found Continue Reading >>
