At the Forum | Heart of the Matter

Marriage, Parenting and Fellowship

I am actually writing this on the eve before the Heart of the Matter Conference. If you are like me, I am so excited about the week’s event. The Beginning of the School year is creeping up on us in this household and this...

Homeschool Deals, Textbooks, and Conferences

What a beautiful past two weeks it has been in my hometown. My family and I actually reached a milestone last week; it was out one year anniversary of living in this mountain town. We love it here in this community where we have...

Where Everybody Knows your Name

As I was sitting here thinking of what to write this week, a song popped into my head. It was the theme song from a television show called Cheers. “Making your way in the world today Takes everything you’ve got Taking a break...

At the Forum: December 23,2009

Welcome to this week At the Forum. Hope all is well with you and your family. With one week until Christmas, my family has been a little distracted with the smells and sounds of the Holiday. Santa Came to town by fire truck to...

At the Forum: Christmas shopping, pageants and chatting

Two weeks until Christmas? Wow! This year seems like it has sped up all of a sudden. Schedules have become hectic and you may need a little time to rest. I would love to have you come and visit the forum and share your “down”...

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...

At the Forum: Giving Thanks 2009

When I was little, my family would travel to my granny’s house for Thanksgiving. I loved this time of the year when our family would spend time together. And on Thanksgiving, we would all gather at the table, stare in awe of...

At the Forum: Thanksgiving Part 1 – Nov 24

Everywhere I go this week, I smell the sweet aroma of Thanksgiving. Stores are packed with people preparing for their Thanksgiving Holiday Meals. Our town is preparing for the start of Ski season and you can see the completion of...

Military Families, Living Books, and Celebrity Chefs: At the Forum

Welcome to this week’s At the Forum. November is such a beautiful time of the year. Fall is taking place around many parts of the world and the colors are so vivid. Not just the season of fall makes November a picturesque month...

Netflix, Frugality and Charlotte Mason: At the Forum – Nov 6

Thank Goodness it is Friday. It has been a busy week in my household and the busyness has stretched its way to the Forum. I am sure I am not the only one who has benefited from the questions and advice that has been posted. We...