Nurturing Your Faith as a Busy Homemaker and Homeschooling Mom As a homemaker and homeschooling mom, life can often feel like a whirlwind of responsibilities and tasks. From meal prep, laundry cycles, endless rounds of...
When welcoming a new child into your house, there are important considerations. Learn about helping your foster child adjust to a new home.
Dana sat down with Kayla, a local realtor, to discuss buying a home as a survivor of trauma and challenges that are faced. Kayla provides her tips while Dana provides her point of view in this firs…
Running late is stressful. Here's how refreshing your closet can get you out the door faster and make your whole day go better.
As a stay-at-home mom, my days are filled with juggling tasks, endless to-do lists, caring for my blessings (my children), and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Amid the chaos, spending extra time chopping fresh herbs for...
Feeling the need to connect in real-time with my brother, sister-in-law, and cousins, I planned a trip to my home state of Oregon with my hubby. I expected laughter, hugs, and catching up. I also...
Today, I want to chat about a magical place that holds endless opportunities for learning, imagination, and bonding time with your little ones – the library! As a homeschooling mom, I’ve come to appreciate the...
Do you deserve to wear shorts? What do you do when you feel like your legs should only be hidden? Today's summer replay was inspired by Mindy Pick ...
Do you hate to buy bigger clothes? Does the number on your size tag mess with you mentally? If you’ve ever felt consumed by the size you wear this will help.
By Elizabeth Prata My library room. I usually sit in the chair on the right and turn on the lamp just over my shoulder. My Library room, the other side Joe Carter at The Gospel Coalition (a site I …
Kathleen Orenza
Many students and teachers look forward to educational trips to break out of the routine of the school year. Despite their serious educational purpose, they are often an excellent opportunity for group interaction. All educational trips should be primarily instructional, but their benefits go beyond that. Educational trips’ value lies in allowing homeschooled kids to
Kathleen Orenza
Many homeschooling families opt for more relaxed, personalized, and accessible educational approaches that aren’t always available in traditional school settings. According to Way Beyond the Norm, Dallas is a popular city among homeschooling families. The DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) area alone is overflowing with homeschooling communities, enrichment programs, and exciting educational opportunities for students of all
Your home should be one of your favorite places on earth. After all, it’s the space where the entire family can come together to catch up after a long …
By Elizabeth Prata The other day was the 100th day of the school year. The kids have 80 more to go, I have 90. We’re over the hump. It’s amazing how fast time goes. I vividly remember school day 1,…
By Elizabeth Prata It’s Christmas time in a public elementary school. I live in the Bible Belt, where many of the children attend church, go to a VBS, or have fun on Wednesday night AWANAs. M…
By Elizabeth Prata The earth is beautiful. I’ve seen such glorious scenes over the years. I treasure them. Some I’ve seen far (Tuscany…that light!). Some I’ve seen near- lik…
Outschool has lots of options but it’s not for everyone. Seeking an alternative to Outschool? Maybe Allschool has what you’re looking for!
Special occasions and Ikea On the first day of January, we started the year off by going to Ikea! I wanted to buy a couple of things that would help us organise our life a little bit better. We lov…
Have you been frustrated by the typical career assessments? Try this new online interest inventory for students based on core motivations.
The kids are so excited on community day! It had to happen. We finally bit the bullet and joined a local Classical Conversations Community two months ago in October. In September 2020, we had joine…