Homeschooling During Difficult Seasons

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… Read More

Remember the Year Month by Month

2012 was a really big year for our family! We welcomed a new baby on January 3rd. It’s been incredible to watch Jonathan… Read More

Three Days Before Christmas

T’was three days before Christmas, and all through the house, ALL the creatures were stirring, and jumping on the… Read More

Indoor “Texas” Snowballs

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… Read More

Construction Paper Poinsettias

Yesterday we made construction paper poinsettias with Grandma as well as pipe cleaner snowflakes. Jordan’s mom brought over a few crafts to do… Read More

Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments

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… Read More

Getting Kids to Pick up After Themselves

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… Read More

Easy DIY Christmas Candle Jars

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… Read More

How God provided a bicycle for a 9 year old boy who wanted one

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!… Read More

Easy Science Experiments with Momentum

Lately, I’ve been doing a unit on physics with my boys that I prepared years ago when I taught science classes for homeschoolers. Of all… Read More