This summer we have been spending some time using an on-line subscription program called Reading Kingdom. I am using the program with my daughter Anna. She is a struggling reader and is finally making progress after lots of tears and very difficult work. She still needs lots of work, and I think Reading Kingdom is going to help long term. Anna enjoys Reading Kingdom even though it sometimes Continue Reading >>
Book Review: Heroines of the Past Bible Study by Amy Puetz
Since Heroines of the Past Bible Study is only a 13 week study, I was expecting about 50 pages. I was quite shocked when the pdf arrived in my downloads file and I found no less then 200 pages! I love it when a product exceeds my expectations and this one did so right off the bat. Let's talk about why. Have you ever heard of Princess Edith? I had not. The very first story in Heroines of the Continue Reading >>
Using Produce: Fresh Crisp Veggies for Dipping
Last night we had wings. Yummy wings. My husband first applied a dry rub and the grill. Then we added our favorite barbecue sauces. Oh my. The thing is, every time we have wings I struggle with what to serve with the wings. Our standard is celery with homemade blue cheese dip, but we always need something more. And I didn't even have blue cheese last night, so I knew we were going to have to Continue Reading >>
Book Review: I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Apologia Ministries
Every once in a while, a product crosses my desk which is an absolute privilege to review. I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist (paperback, $16) by Norman L. Geisler and Frank Turek and the spiral-bound accompanying workbook ($33) by Frank Turek and Chuck Winter are just such a product, times two. The book by itself is a gem. With the workbook, this is a full apologetics curriculum for teens Continue Reading >>
Book Review and Giveaway! Children in Church by Curt and Sandra Lovelace
I like to take my children to the church service with me. I get the feeling from looking around that I am a minority. Most of the people around me would prefer I conformed. Our church has a wonderful children's ministry with vibrant classrooms, talented musicians and teachers, carefully planned lessons and extensive safety precautions. You might say it is just about perfect. So what in the world Continue Reading >>
Why We Homeschool
I am sitting at my desk at 11:52 p.m. and the house is quiet. With six children in the house, it isn't often quiet. In fact, I am expecting one of my three-year-olds to wake up at any moment for a potty break. And the quiet will be shattered. There was a time when our home was too quiet. Before kids. From our wedding day to the birth of our first child was five Continue Reading >>
