Planning a trip to Britain is exciting for any potential visitor. From beautiful castles to enchanting villages, England is full of rich history and is a tourist’s dreamland. However, for the homeschooler visiting from the States, Britain holds a special draw: a country-wide field trip, bringing the stories of history off the pages of books […]
Saving for your child’s college fund is becoming an increasingly daunting task as time wears on and tuition gets more expensive. It seems like no matter what we hear in the news or who’s in the White House, the cost of a college education goes up every single year, with little or no end in […]
As interior trends change, so do your tastes. Believe it or not, the same thing goes on in a child’s mind. Your child may have grown up some and wants a different aesthetic to reflect their personality, or they want to move from one phase to the next. In any new project, be creative! You […]
Much of what we know today as Western culture and civilization can be traced back to Ancient Greece, which flourished between the 6th and 8th centuries. Ancient Greece is important to study, since so many concepts, traditions and ideals presented by the Ancient Greeks can help spawn understanding of current civilizations and cultures around […]
Teaching children about home safety should begin at an early age. While older children will grasp important safety concepts, younger children will learn best if you introduce new safety ideas through fun and engaging activities. Here, are five fun activities to get you started on teaching your children how to be safe around the […]
I’ve read so many articles over the years about why you shouldn’t always tell little girls that they’re pretty, and fewer but still some about why you shouldn’t focus on little boys being handsome. I think the jury’s back and we’ve all agreed that there’s more to life than being adorable. No debate left on […]
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 […]
When I was a child I told my mother I would never learn to read. After all, what did I need to learn to read for? I had all these people who would read to me, books on tape, and even television. There was no need to learn how to read. My younger brother was […]
There are lots of different skills and areas of learning which we don’t think about teaching our children when they are young because they do not seem relevant at the time. Nevertheless, when your children become older these subject areas also become extremely important. One area which is highly important at the moment specifically and […]
Welcome to the 12 Pearls of Christmas! Merry Christmas from all of us at Pearl Girls™! We hope you enjoyed these Christmas “Pearls of Wisdom” from the authors who were so kind to donate their time and talents! If you missed a few posts, I hope you’ll be able go back through and read them […]
Welcome to the 12 Pearls of Christmas! Enjoy these Christmas “Pearls of Wisdom” from some of today’s most beloved writer’s (Tricia Goyer, Suzanne Woods Fisher, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, Sibella Giorello and more)! Please follow the series through Christmas day as each contributor shares heartfelt stories of how God has touched a life during this most […]
Welcome to the 12 Pearls of Christmas! Enjoy these Christmas “Pearls of Wisdom” from some of today’s most beloved writer’s (Tricia Goyer, Suzanne Woods Fisher, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, Sibella Giorello and more)! Please follow the series through Christmas day as each contributor shares heartfelt stories of how God has touched a life during this most […]