4 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Curriculum Online
We’ve all had to click “buy†without being certain of what we were buying- Would the program do what it claims? Would the company offer a refund? Would the layout be too busy? It’s difficult...
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Staying Connected
 Staying Connected  It is important for us homeschoolers to link ourselves with other like-minded individuals. By staying connected we receive support and encouragement from one another. It is...
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Surrounded by the Word
 This is the wall beside our bathroom door. It’s the first thing I see every morning. “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power...
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Interview with Dr. Richard Blackaby & giveaway
   Welcome to Christian Author Interviews. Enjoy our interview with Richard Blackaby in this episode. Listen in via the video or audio and share your thoughts in the comments. Don’t forget to...
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Fun Fridays
  Fun Fridays Introduction  Do you reserve one day a week for special activities? When my children were much younger we had what we called Fun Fridays. Over time those special days became...
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Do You Meet These People on the Ocean of Life?
  I recently read this description of people: "Drifters just go with the flow, pushed this way and that by the wind and waves of circumstances. They look around and say, ‘Whatever. It's all...
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Ways to Save Money Before You Buy Homeschool Curriculum
  Ways to Save Money Before You Buy Homeschool Curriculum   Homeschooling your children does not require purchasing hundreds of dollars worth of school materials. There are ways to save...
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Body Image Lies Women Believe: Free Kindle eBook & $100 Giveaway
 By Shelley Hitz and contributing authors Download on Kindle FREE two days only:  5/9/13 and 5/10/13 PLUS enter to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card!  About the Book, Body Image Lies Women Believe: Are...
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High School Prep Genius
   Product Review    Homeschool classes, course descriptions, SAT, ACT, transcripts, college applications, scholarships, and more. Oh my. The thought of all these things can put fear...
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Sunny, Cloudy, Stormy, and Foggy
 Sunny, Cloudy, Stormy, and Foggy Check out some of my favorite posts near the end of the post. My post last week reminded me about this teaching I heard at a Christian Women’s conference. In her...
View ArticleLamenting the Passage of Time (Or I Wish My Kids Were Still Little!)
 Recently, my husband and I made the transition to having an empty nest. We began raising children back in 1989 with the birth of our son. For the past 24 years, we've been co-laboring on the...
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Independent Homeschool Learning
 Self-sufficient, responsible, and able to meet deadlines are a few of the qualities I strive to instill in my children while homeschooling as well as in other areas of their lives. One way to...
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My Favorite Cleaning Tip
 This article at Thankful Homemaker gave words to something I’ve always done. “If it bothers you, clean it.†I’m sure many of us mothers and wives do the same thing. We’re constantly...
View ArticleExpectations verses Reality
Has this ever happened to you? You see this cute photo of something. The instructions say it’s so easy – anyone can do it. But when you try to make it you end up with picture two instead of...
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Sunflowers Art Project Review and Giveaway
#ad, #hsreview, #giveaway     Sunflowers In The Style of Vincent Van Gogh  Sponsored post: I received compensation for writing this post for SEE THE LIGHT as a part of a sponsorship...
View ArticleDefining Moments
Defining Moments Learning to Ask for Help! Â We all have them.....those times in our lives that really define who we are, where we've been, and where we will go. The happy and sad moments which...
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When You Hear the “C†Word
 Cancer, if we’re honest most of us think things like cancer happen to other families, not yours – right? That is unless we’ve already heard it in connection with the name of a family member. A...
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Simply Smile, Nod, and Keep Your Mouth Shut
I was recently asked what was the best advice I’ve ever been given. The thought came to me quickly, smile and keep your mouth shut. Perhaps that doesn’t sound like very good advice to you, but...
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From Croutons to Brownie Bites
Eric suggested croutons for our salad. We’re on vacation and keeping things simple, but I thought, I can do that – easy, just cut up some bread, add seasoning and bake – right? How difficult is...
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Summer Learning Fun
  Summer Learning Fun  Sponsored post: I received compensation for writing this post for In the Hands of a Child as a part of a sponsorship package.  All opinions and comments are my own...
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