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Setting Goals for Homeschooling (Plus an idea for the unmotivated learner)
December 30, 2012
This semester, I am setting goals for homeschooling for the first time, and I think it's going to help me simplify and focus my homeschooling priorities. I got this idea…
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Homeschooling During Difficult Seasons
December 29, 2012
The start of a new semester is a great time to step back and assess how things are going with homeschooling. We're in the midst of some challenges right now,…
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Remember the Year Month by Month
December 27, 2012
2012 was a really big year for our family! We welcomed a new baby on January 3rd. It's been incredible to watch Jonathan grow from a newborn baby to crawling…
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Three Days Before Christmas
December 22, 2012
T'was three days before Christmas, and all through the house, ALL the creatures were stirring, and jumping on the couch. The ornaments were hung on the Christmas tree with care,…
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Indoor "Texas" Snowballs
December 21, 2012
Well, we've made it to the point of the Christmas season where we are so close to the big day that the boys are completely wound up, and yet we…
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Construction Paper Poinsettias
December 19, 2012
Yesterday we made construction paper poinsettias with Grandma as well as pipe cleaner snowflakes. Jordan's mom brought over a few crafts to do with us, and this one was an…
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Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments
December 17, 2012
In all the years that I've had children, we've never done salt dough ornaments at Christmas! Well, last week I decided to give it a try. The boys really enjoyed…
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Getting Kids to Pick up After Themselves
December 13, 2012
With four boys, the mess builds up pretty quickly around our house! If everyone takes off his shoes and socks and jacket upon entering the house and leaves them on…
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Easy DIY Christmas Candle Jars
December 11, 2012
These Christmas Candle Jars are a great homemade gift that kids can make and give! The boys enjoyed making fall candle jars, and I bought a couple of extra jars…
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How God provided a bicycle for a 9 year old boy who wanted one
December 7, 2012
Aidan has been a growing kid lately! He now officially eats more than me. He would eat all the time if I would let him! Back in the summer, we…
