Family Life | Heart of the Matter

My family loves apples

My family loves apples. We like to eat them in pie and cobbler, with cheese and peanut butter, candied, coated with caramel, or baked. I frequently buy a big of apples only to discover they are gone before I have time to bake a...

Our Family Tradition: Epiphany Geocaching

Since I didn’t grow up in a liturgical church setting I had little exposure to the Western church calendar and all the celebrations that surround it. As my own little family has learned about Advent, Lent and Holy Week we have...

Less Than Ideal Days

We all have days that are less than ideal. Ever notice how often they occur? In my world, it’s pretty often! Home school moms especially, can fall into such a trap. Homeschooling is a full time job in and of itself. Though...

The Story of Our Adoption Part 1: Why?

Adoption is one of the biggest decisions anyone can make, just as in having a biological child. And each family is unique in choosing how they expand their family. Some may not have children at all. Some may only have one. Some...

Organizing Tips

Moving as much as I have, has forced even my naturally organized self to become even more organized! When you move from place to place and live on a one income budget, you have to figure out ways to make things work! I had a...

Too Much of the Wrong Kind of Socialization

It’s funny but as a homeschooling mom I often hear the question, “Aren’t you concerned that your kids won’t grow to be sociable?” Gee Whiz. I guess they will miss out on developing many social...

Reflections

I have always loved teaching Science, Math, Art and English to my children. I have always approached these subjects with great excitement and enthusiasm with each new topic. But there’s one subject which I had absolutely...

Growing Your Children’s Passions in Your Homeschool

Have you ever really thought about what makes your child’s heart sing? I bet if you thought about it, you could name the thing that would do it. For each of your kids. Isn’t it delightful when you can capture it...

Let Go of Your Dreams and Let HIM Have Your Life

Have you ever had one of “those” days? How about one of “those” months? Well, step into my kitchen with me, and pour a cup of coffee…have I got some things to tell you! See, my husband and I...

Absence Makes the Heart Grow…

There you are; sitting as a family in your only-just-enough-seatbelts vehicle. Driving somewhere just longer than anyone wants to go today. And it starts. Nothing major. No hitting. No shoving. No “Dad, she’s BREATHING on...