Simple Living, Homeschooling, Faith, Homemaking, & Books
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8
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We’ve hit peak autumn color here in our area. The color is spectacularly good this year so we are making a point of getting out every day to take a ride somewhere and soak it all in. It’s truly the best foliage display we’ve had in a long time. The oranges and reds, in particular, …
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I was thinking I would skip making a video today, but there were so many important stories that I sat down to get this done for you. Thank you to a reader who sent me an email and said she was having difficulty sharing yesterday’s video. Since I was using LBRY as my main source, …
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We’re trying out something new today. I discussed with a number of people the possibility of putting together videos that highlight important news stories. These will be short (5-10 minutes). I’m not committing to doing these every day simply in the interest of time. It takes me over an hour to do one of these …
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While we desire to live a quiet and simple life, sometimes we must be willing to face reality, stand up, and be counted. A quiet and simple life isn’t something we should take for granted. There are forces at work right now that would undermine our liberty and freedom to live as we choose. As …
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Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday that points us once again to the things that truly matter – God, family, and friends. It’s a fun time of year to explore the Pilgrims, traditions, and food with children. I hope these posts, printables, and books about Thanksgiving will give you lots of ideas as you prepare your …
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One of the enjoyable parts of running this website is discovering other Delta Delta Delta (Tri Delta) sorority sisters. Over the years I’ve met Tri Deltas from different chapters around the country. It provides an instant bond. Why? Because when I meet another Tri Delta I know we have one thing in common – our …
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It’s that wonderful time of the year that children love – Christmas! I’ve put together this collection of Christmas printables, activities, and ideas to help you plan for a fun Christmas in your home. I hope you will find encouragement for your Christmas celebrations below whether you are looking for ways to simplify, incorporate Christmas …
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Happy Monday evening! Today is Caroline’s birthday so I’ve been busy celebrating. We had a good visit with my parents who we haven’t seen since long before the coronavirus lockdowns. It was only a visit for the day, but it made all the difference in the world to do something “normal” on Caroline’s birthday. Caroline …
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So we’re now homeschooling eighth grade. We’re about seven weeks in and I wanted to share our curriculum choices for this year. With Caroline’s input, I’ve put together an interesting collection of materials that should make for a good year. If you happened across this post without any context about our homeschooling experiences, the short …
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Farms and agrarian life are fascinating subjects for children. I’ve created this list of children’s books related to these themes to help you find a wide variety of books to use in your home. This list includes both picture books and non-fiction books. I included topics such as animals, crops, machines, family life, the old …
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Happy Monday! I had to go back and reacquaint myself with what had written in Simple Living This Week No. 41 since a few weeks have passed. As I mentioned in Surge Capacity and Dealing With Difficult Times last week, I’m finding my mental reserves depleted like many other people. That, in turn, has meant …
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A solar system unit study is a great way to learn about the sun, moon, planets, and more. This collection of solar system printables, books, and activities has a special emphasis on engaging children who need more than only paper and pencil activities. You will find some traditional learning activities here, but my focus is …
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Have you struggled during these difficult times? Have you felt something you couldn’t quite name? It might be related to something called surge capacity. In this video, we’re going to look at what surge capacity is and some practical ways you can deal with the reality of living during difficult times. Surge Capacity & Dealing …
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Homeschooling is costly. Frugal homeschooling is a myth. There. I’ve said it. I’ve thought it for a long time, but here we are putting it out there in the open. Homeschooling is not cheap and anyone who says that homeschooling can be done cheaply or for almost nothing is not telling the entire story. There …
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“A well-spent day brings happy sleep.” Leonardo da Vinci
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Most people who are behind on retirement planning feel overwhelmed. They have no idea where to start. The “experts” throw around numbers like saving 15% of your income and saving $1,000,000 (now recently updated in places to numbers approaching $2,000,000) if you want to retire and not end up on the streets. This is especially …
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This was originally published under a different title on March 11, 2009. I thought it was time to bring it back. How much things haven’t changed in the past eleven years. This was true then and is perhaps even more true today. I’m republishing it with only minor editing for readability. (You might even find …
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“The tasks connected with the home are the fundamental tasks of humanity.” Theodore Roosevelt
