How did that translate into school? Well, I couldn’t check off math, science, or history in my planner, but I did see more important education occur. The kids learned how to cook, measure ingredients, and follow...
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Right now, this very moment, put your Norman Rockwell notions in a box. Put a pretty mental bow around them. (Personally, I’m fond of teal.) Now put the box under the bed, far to the back....
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When we celebrate Advent, we do more than simply set aside one day to wish Jesus, “Happy birthday!” We reset our focus over the course of the whole season. Nothing can make Christmas more precious than an increased awareness of what Jesus really accomplished by taking on our flesh....
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Bringing the Nativity story to life was so much fun. And that’s the idea behind my latest movie, The Star. I want to bring the Nativity to life in a fresh, fun, and faithful way....
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Over the years our celebrations have varied, but our gratitude for the freedoms we celebrate have deepened each 4th of July. As we round the corner of another year, I’ve already started thinking about what we can do this year to celebrate....
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I think the idea behind these insignificant little holidays might offer a good lesson for us, though, in that we are reminded to appreciate and celebrate even the things that may seem insignificant....
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Very few of my days fit into the neatly ordered flow I would love to have. Instead, interruptions come, tasks take longer than planned, or regular seasons like summer and Christmas bring a disruption to routine....
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In an effort to keep the consumerism at bay and harness the few years we have with our young children during the holidays, I have made it a point to create Christmas traditions that turn into memories for all....
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The season has quickly arrived and Christmas is in full swing. Between the shopping, math lessons, gift wrapping, science experiments, baking, and Bible studies, how does a homeschool mom juggle it all? Here are five tips that will help you organize your holidays and ensure that you can survive // even...
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