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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Three years ago I shared a list of cozy blogs I had found and followed called Cozy Blogs I’m Reading. I explained the whys and hows of the list in that post. In short, I was looking for real, old-fashioned blogs. Not sterile, professional, I’m-following-these-ten-steps-to-blog-success type blogs. The post was well-received and is still quite …
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“The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul.”
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We all have so many passwords to keep track of today. Websites, security questions, passwords, and more make online tasks sometimes overwhelming. If you have a habit of not writing down your passwords when you make a new account, then you need this set of Free Password Organizer Printables. There are four pretty Password Organizer …
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When you are leaving your child at home with a babysitter, you want to make sure she has the important information she might need. These Free Babysitter Information Sheets are pretty forms you can use each time you hire a babysitter. The Babysitter Information Sheet is a simple one page form parents can complete to …
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Relaxed homeschooling is perhaps the most challenging homeschool philosophy to define and explain to others. Unlike other homeschool approaches, relaxed homeschooling doesn’t have a neat set of boxes to check to show adherence to a specific philosophy or curriculum. But after being a relaxed homeschooler for ten years, I can say with certainty that relaxed …
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Happy Wednesday! I hope your June has been a lovely month so far. I can scarcely believe that we are half way through the month. Wasn’t it just Memorial Day weekend? I never sent out a newsletter last week. I planned on it and then it got later and later in the week as I …
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“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”
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“…he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.”
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“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.”
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“Drip down, O heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open up that salvation may sprout and righteousness spring up with it; I, the LORD, have created it.”
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“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
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“But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.”
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Happy Tuesday! I hope your first week of June was a good one. We’re in the midst of a week of weather more appropriate for July. Our part of Michigan is in a legitimate drought pattern. We were low on snow for the winter and the spring was also low in precipitation. Lake Michigan is …
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“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
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“You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.”
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And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
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Presidents’ Day is a wonderful American holiday celebrating two of our great presidents. I want to help you get a jump on your planning so I’ve gathered up an extensive group of activities and resources that focus on the two American presidents we’re celebrating – George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. In fact, the combination of …
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Children find pumpkins naturally interesting so the elementary years are a great age for a special pumpkin unit with crafts, fun read alouds, writing activities, and more. Here are lots of ideas ideas for young learners that will enable you to have fun as you learn all about pumpkins while still practicing important learning skills. …
