practice self care these six simple ways
The past week has been a whirlwind of packing, escrow papers, cleaning, and unpacking. And it’s not over yet. In my continual effort to not be busy I’ve been letting little things slide that should be a given. Things like eating meals or doing my hair have fallen by the wayside. With a need to […]
educational electronic gifts your child will love
If your kids are anything like mine then they’ve probably requested several electronic toys for Christmas. A whole lot. It seems like every year they’re asking my husband and I for some new gadget. Something that not only lights up and makes noise, but requires us to feed it batteries to do so. Christmas morning and […]
How the Grinch Stole Christmas worksheets
Now that Thanksgiving is over I’m excited to jump into all things Christmas! This is one of my favorite times of year and I’m trying to take the time to enjoy it with my family as much as I can. One of the things I love about homeschooling is how much time we can spend […]
having a kid-friendly Christmas tree
Once the turkey coma has lifted our own family will be trekking into the woods and bringing home our own evergreen beauty to decorate. The tree has always been one of my favorite Christmas decorations. It just seems so magical once the lights are on and the branches are laden with ornaments. I’ll be the […]
ways to serve this holiday season
Thanksgiving is next week and the holiday season is in full swing. Last week I shared about ways that my family tries to have a Christ-centered Christmas. So I’m sure it’s no surprise to you that service is one of the things we focus on during this time. All the world seems a little kinder […]