Save Cherished Memories with Canvas Prints – Giveaway
Throughout the past couple of years I have created some canvas prints for my children. They are a great way to take your beautiful photos graphs and turn them into room decorations. AND they make wonderful personalized gifts! PLUS they are more affordable than you think! Read on to find out more and enter to […]
Middle School History Through Literature with Beautiful Feet Ancient History
As you know historical fiction is not only one of my favorite genres to read myself, but one of my favorite methods of teaching history in our homeschool. Teaching History Through Literature is a fun and engaging way to help your kids feel and understand the plights of the people and times throughout history. Instead […]
Light & Easy Strawberry Almond Cream Cheese Tart
I love dessert, but sometimes you worry about your waistline. So I have tried to lighten things up a bit with this recipe inspired by the classic strawberry tart. With just a few ingredients and a store bought crust you can whip up this tasty treat in no time. Ingredients: 1 low fat graham cracker […]
The Homeschool Mother’s Journal ~ June 1st, 2013
In my life this week… As I sit here and ponder “my life” I find myself having a difficult time separating it from what I would say about our homeschool this week. I am at a point in time where I feel all consumed by the kids and their activities. I am most definitely feeling spent of patience this week […]
Wordless Wednesday ~ To Those Who Serve
To our men and women who have, are, and will serve….we salute you and give thanks that you answered a call to duty to protect our great nation. A man’s country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle. […]
Top 10 Sites To See In Washington, D.C.
We recently returned home from a short trip to Washington, D.C. Out of the five of us I am the only one has been to Washington, D.C. Some of the things that we all enjoyed the most were not surprising, but it was interesting to see that we each favored some monuments over others. […]
Book Review: Porter Family Series by Becky Wade
The Porter Family Series is a true testament to strength, love, and the power of relationships. Each one of the books centers around a different Porter family member but still incorporates the others into the story. I love how you get to follow an entire family through many years, getting intimate with each of the characters […]
Potato Pancakes
Potato Pancakes: Ingredients: 5 lbs potatoes 4 eggs 3-4 TBSP Flour 3-4 TBSP Seasoning (we use Nature’s Seasoning) 1 1/2 large onions Oil oil Directions: Peel and shred potatoes Whisk eggs before adding to potatoes Use food processor to mince the onion before adding Mix all ingredients together thoroughly before spooning into frying pan Cook on […]
Nutella Ice Cream
Serving Size: This recipe makes 8 cups (1/2 gallon) of ice cream. Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup Nutella 1 1/3 cup sugar 2 cup heavy cream 4 cup milk 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder 2 Tbsp. vodka Directions: Beat together the Nutella, sugar, heavy cream, milk, cocoa powder and vodka until blended evenly. Churn into ice cream according to […]
Art Project: Learning About Perspective ~ Part II
After completing the Railroad Perspective project, I found a short simple book about Perspective (How Artists Use)at the library. I picked it up so that the kids could read a little more about the technique. This book did a great job of explaining terms such as perspective, depth, vanishing point, three dimensional, and optical illusion. […]
Book Review: It Happened At The Fair
About The Book: It Happened at the Fair A transporting historical novel about a promising young inventor, his struggle with loss, and the attractive teacher who changes his life, all set against the razzle-dazzle of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Gambling everything, including the family farm, Cullen McNamara travels to the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair with […]
Book Review: Daughters of Fortune Trilogy
The Daughters of Fortune Trilogy spans three books and multiple generations of women. Susan May Warren picks you up and plops dead center in a whole new time period, where sights, sounds, emotions, and life swallow you up! About Susan: Susan May Warren is the bestselling, RITA Award–winning author of more than forty novels whose compelling […]
To My Child Who Plays For The Joy of Playing
You are so different from Mommy who has always played to win. My competitive nature has often been too much throughout my life, so much so that I consciously try to quell it when it comes to you and your siblings. Not you though, from a young age you have played games simply for […]
What Happens When…..You Know A Curriculum Isn’t Working
Homeschooling began over seven years ago for us. It wasn’t something we had planned, but rather the best option at that time for us. Being type-A led me to needing curriculum and planned out programs, even for our then second grader. She was our only child to be homeschooled at that time because her brother […]