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Brighten the Corner Where You Are

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Here’s a short little chat to encourage you today. Make the most of where you are right now and shine the light of Christ. Mentioned in the chat: Brighten the Corner Where You Are Philippians 2:14-16 Matthew 5:14-16 For more encouragement, see …

Category: Christian LivingTag: Audio

Psalm 100

Sunday, October 1, 2023 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Psalm 100 {A Psalm of praise.} Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, …

Category: Bible PassagesTag: Audio | Psalms (Bible)

Free North Carolina Map Printable for Homeschoolers

Saturday, September 30, 2023 (Updated: Wednesday, April 29, 2026)
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This blank North Carolina map is handy for geography, history, or unit studies. Your children can label important areas, mark cities, add historical notes, or use it however fits your current lessons. Blank maps are one of the most versatile tools in …

Category: Free Map PrintablesTag: Free Printable USA State Maps

“I Remember Mama” with Irene Dunne & Barbara Bel Geddes

Friday, September 29, 2023 (Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
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I finally took a few hours last evening to watch I Remember Mama. I’ve been in the process of building up my DVD library these past few years and ordered a copy when it came so highly recommended by a few different bloggers. I purchased the DVD …

Category: Family EconomyTag: America

Astronomy Unit Study

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 (Updated: Saturday, April 4, 2026)
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Learning about astronomy is great fun for children because it includes interesting topics such as the sun, moon, planets, and more. This astronomy unit study includes a collection of printables, books, and learning activities to help you put together …

Category: Homeschool Unit StudiesTag: Astronomy

How to Create a Homeschool Unit Study | Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 (Updated: Saturday, May 30, 2026)
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Want to create a homeschool unit study, but not sure where to begin? A themed unit study can be one of the most enjoyable ways to homeschool because it allows your children to explore a topic through books, printables, hands-on activities, writing, …

Category: Homeschool Unit Studies

Jeremiah 9:23-24

Monday, September 25, 2023 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Art: The prophet Jeremiah from cupola of Basilica Collegiata di San Sebastiano by Pietro Paolo Vasta (1745) Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy …

Category: Bible PassagesTag: Jeremiah (Bible)

Fawns in Our Backyard | Answered Prayer

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 (Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
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Last year we had a brief glimpse of a fawn in the woods, but never saw one come out into our yard where we could see it clearly. Caroline greatly desired to see some fawns on a more regular basis. (Okay, I did too!) I told her that we should start …

Category: Our Family LifeTag: God Cares About The Details | God's Beautiful Creation

The Wheat and the Weeds

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Jesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was asleep, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and slipped away. When the wheat …

Category: Bible Theme CollectionsTag: Matthew (Bible)

The INFP Child and Her Stuffed Animals

Monday, September 18, 2023 (Updated: Monday, June 29, 2026)
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Over the years I’ve invested a lot of energy into understanding my child and the way God created her as an individual. I’ve written about that journey from many different angles in the hope it would help other parents who find my posts. …

Category: Creative & Visual-Spatial LearnersTag: INFP | Stuffed Animals
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I’m Sallie — wife, mother, just-retired homeschooler, and curator of my home. Our little family lives a quiet and cozy life of home education, self-employment, and pithy exchanges. I’ve been writing here for 20+ years about Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. And I like to laugh. A lot. Start here. ♥

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