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The Gift to the Giver

Double-fudge cake. Cream cheese frosting. It was a beautiful cake … even if it was for a teddy bear. When my son announced at his third birthday party, “Teddy needs a birthday party too,” I knew I was in for an interesting...

Are Good Intentions Enough?

As Christian moms, good intentions are not enough when it comes to nurturing the spiritual development of our children. Without being aware of the role we are responsible to God to fulfill as moms, the years can fly by and our...

My Job Chart

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Review: Made With Love by Sue Ellen Hale

Do you need a healthy helping of the warm fuzzies? Made with Love is a collection of art and craft recipes that will take you back to your childhood. Want to make colored macaroni rainbows? Homemade clay or paste? Sue Ellen Hale...

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...

The Place Where Everything Just “Fits”

Every now and then, we are placed, I believe divinely, in a warm and comforting space in our homeschooling experience where everything just seems to fit together. I relish those moments when there are unplanned and unexpected...

Happy Birthday Luke!

Happy Birthday Luke, from all of your sisters here at Heart of the Matter. YOU ROCK! Please stop by Luke’s blog and leave him a birthday comment. ...

Homeschool Jewels

I once read a great article by Diane Flynn Keith entitled “7 Dumb Mistakes Smart People Make When They Homeschool and How to Avoid Them.” The article really struck home with me in areas where I’ve been, and some areas...

Repartee: Homeschooling Until When?

So the hard part is over–you’ve chosen to homeschool. Many people have different ideas on how long a child should stay at home. I know the conversation comes up regularly in our household and we may be choosing a...

Featured Homeschooler – Sprittibee

Please welcome this week’s Featured Homeschooler, Sprittibee Where did the name Sprittibee come from? Sprittibee is actually a nickname and a last initial put together (and here you thought it was all about honey bee...