I have to be honest: I didn't wake up on June 6th with the 70th anniversary of D-Day in the forefront of my mind. I had heard an interview with two D-Day veterans on talk radio the day before, so I knew the significance of the day already, but then I opened my laptop that … [Read more...]
I Think My Child is Dyslexic. Now what?
(I wrote last week about our decision to evaluation for dyslexia and this week I just wanted to continue the discussion. In the end, it may look very much like a commercial for Lexercise. And I suppose in a way it is! But I've been asked how we went about having … [Read more...]
Why We Chose to Evaluate for Dyslexia
It was something I debated for years. Literally. Should I, or should I not seek an official dyslexia evaluation for my struggling learner? I was aware of some learning challenges with my daughter even early on, but I never wanted to overreact. Children mature and learn at … [Read more...]
Hands-On Activities for Read Aloud Time
Everybody knows reading to your children is a good thing. But it really wasn't until I started into homeschooling that I began to hear about the benefits of reading to your children, not from Little Critter or Dr. Seuss books, (though books like those certainly have their place,) but … [Read more...]
Little Tips for BIG SAVINGS on Family Vacations
The spring break/summer vacation season is upon us and it's time to think about a FAMILY VACATION! Or maybe not. For so many families, this is only a time to dream of a family vacation; to stare longingly at an ad for the ultimate Disney World vacation or to sigh and … [Read more...]
Southern-Style Two Beans and Rice
When you stumble across a recipe that's a crowd-pleaser, you tend to go back to it again and again. Which is why this beans and rice dish has a way of making it on the table at virtually every church dinner and family get-together we're a part of! It's simple and … [Read more...]
A Supportive Husband: The Most Valuable Homeschooling Resource
Homeschooling is not a mom-only endeavor. There are certainly families out there in which Dad is the primary educator, and many more where dads help out from time to time. But I think it's probably safe to say that in most homeschools, moms are the ones conducting the … [Read more...]
When its Chaos-Week in Your Homeschool
No matter how organized a mom you are; no matter how detailed your scheduling or how meticulous your record-keeping; no matter how much forethought and preparation you put into it your homeschool, there will be days, and maybe even weeks, when chaos seems to reign … [Read more...]
Homemade Frozen Buttermilk Biscuits
Who doesn't love a hot buttermilk biscuit? Spread with butter, honey, or jam or smothered in sausage gravy, NOTHING says breakfast like a good biscuit. But who wants to get up and measure, mix, roll, cut, and bake fresh buttermilk biscuits every morning? So what do we usually do, but … [Read more...]
Gossip and a Bag Full of Feathers
This story isn't original, though I suppose my little retelling of it is. Perhaps it's something all of us need to be reminded of from time to time... ------------ A quick stop at the post office and Jenny could finally head for home. She pulled to the curb and parked … [Read more...]
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