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Shovelhorns, The Biography of a Moose, and the Black Bruin, The Biography of a Bear

Caradamom Publishers has brought back two classic novels into one new book: Shovehorns, The Biography of a Moose, and Black Bruin, The Biography of a Bear. Written by naturalist Clarence Hawkes (1869-1954), these realistic...

In the Hands of a Child Review & Giveaway

I know there is a wonderful variety available when it comes to homeschool geography courses. Despite (or maybe because of) all the choices, I have been stymied in my efforts to find one that works for my son. Since necessity is...

Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers

Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers, by Susan Kilbride, is a new tool to add to any educator’s arsenal of science resources. This book can be used in both homeschool and traditional classroom settings. ...

Women of the Old Testament: 14 in-depth bible studies for Teens

Women of the Old Testament: 14 in-depth bible studies for Teens by Barbara Frank is a unique Bible study curriculum that encourages mothers and their teen daughters to explore the lives of Old Testament women and Biblical...

I Need Eleven!

photo courtesy Susan at From the Narrows Have you ever been baffled or surprised by something your child says? You may be certain that you heard the words correctly, but they don’t make sense. Having children with learning...

Countdown to My Birth Review & Contest

I was recently given the privilege of reviewing two wonderful products related to pregnancy that center all around families and I must say, I loved every bit of them. In the midst of trying to conceive another little one...

Person I Admire

Fall is a pile of leaves glinting gold, pumpkins in my garden, and the scent of apple pie. Fall is Person I Admire season and the happy little tone that reminds me, “You’ve got mail!” Each year in early August, I am...

Life Without Limits

Recently our family read Nick Vujicic’s book, Life without Limits. If you’ve never seen Nick’s videos on YouTube (here are two examples: Never Give Up and Life Without Limits), it can be a life-transforming experience. The...

Fudge Pie – A Pastels Tutorial and Recipe

Are you ready to whip up a fudge pie? Well, guess what? Today, you can either stir up a pie on your paper or use the recipe below to bake one in your oven – or both! First, let’s make a fudge pie with chalk pastels. If...

Dancing on Glass by Pamela Binnings Ewan

Color words, vivid descriptions and beautifully-created word pictures dominate the writing in this romance/suspense novel. Pamela Ewan has written a tale of hope, denial, faith, and self-discovery in her novel Dancing on Glass....