Christmas Giveaway: Liz Curtis Higgs Children’s Books

Win 3 autographed children’s books written by Liz Curtis Higgs! The Parable of the Lily, through the unique gift of a bulb, young Maggie discovers the power of grace and forgiveness and the true meaning of Easter. The Pumpkin Patch Parable, illustrates how God’s transforming love can fill each of our hearts with...

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Walking Among Them Wrap Up

It has been an an amazing journey. Walking with the amazing women of the Bible. We have walked with well known women as well as women who are barely mentioned. As I sit typing this last post, I remain  in awe of the unique lessons each one has so graciously given to us. They were women, much like ourselves who loved, laughed,...

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Free Webinar: Credits and Grades and Transcripts

Webinar Encore: “Credits and Grades and Transcripts, Oh My!! – Take Two!” Lee Binz, The HomeScholar, held her first ever webinar on Thursday and it was a HUGE hit!  A number of people, however, wrote to say they were unable to attend because of last minute interruptions. Good news!  They have decided to...

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Using Books to Inspire

Right now in our school we’ve been studying the Underground Railroad and The Civil War. They started as little “bunny trails” we wanted to follow after having read the Five in a Row book, Follow the Drinking Gourd. My daughter has taken an intense interest in the topic and we decided at a “conference” (my name for...

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At the Forum: Classical Education, Noisy Toys, and Picky Eaters

The year is coming to a close so fast! In my neck of the woods it is currently 10 degrees Fahrenheit with a wind chill of -1. Perfect weather to homeschool during the days and snuggle up near a fire with a warm blanket and a drink at night. I have noticed that my kids have lost their focus as the closer Christmas approaches....

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The Santa Scandal

“No one would see him. These, and numerous other seductive thoughts flew threw Andrew’s brain like arrows. It was Christmas Eve, and his parents were out doing a little last minute shopping. There was a choice; be a good boy and go to bed, or sneak into his parents’ room and hunt for presents.”   ~The...

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The Symbols of Christmas: a Unit Study

Christmas is such a joyful time of year. The spirit of brotherly kindness and charity is more evident in the hearts of men. We feel a greater desire to serve and give to others. Unfortunately, the true meaning of Christmas and what we, as Christians, celebrate can easily be lost because of all the commercialism that surrounds...

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Decorating Your Home: An Optical Illusion

Back in the days when we only had two children, my little family found itself traveling a bit—a homeschool convention here, seeing family there. We stayed in hotel rooms just enough for the two children we had to remark on how much they loved hotels. They wanted to live in one, they said, and I knew just how they felt. I...

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That Doesn’t Even LOOK Like Writing

I have said it before and I will say it again… One of the most awesome, most beautiful things about homeschooling is the gift of time. You are out of the rat race. If you have anything to say about it–and of course, you do– your children WON’T be left behind. They don’t need the village unless they...

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