Review: The Answers Books for Kids (by kids!) #5 and 6
New books in our house get poured over and devoured within moments of their arrival. But there are only 2 kinds of books that my …
Build Each Other Up
The words spill fast. Faces fall and hearts crumble to the floor in pieces. Stomping, tears, then arms enfolding. Soft whispers into small hearts that …
Motivation to Exercise
Here in “the frozen north”, IE Canada, the ground is indeed beginning to freeze. As have my toes in my five-finger running shoes the past …
The King is Coming! Slowing Down and Savouring the Christmas Season
We’ve been so busy lately – aren’t we all? Writing hasn’t been able to happen much what with school, outings, church commitments, etc. And that’s …
3 Ways to Kick Dry Skin this Winter
(photo credit Image After) November is already upon us, and with us the much colder temperatures and blustery winds. Our skin takes a beating during …
Day 25: What to wear when you’re traveling…even if it is just to the bathroom – 31 Days of Fall Maternity Fashion
Today, thanks to a very generous sponsor in the Teach Them Diligently Convention, and the blessing and provision of God, I’ll be traveling to Harrisburg, …
Dear Mom Who’s Considering Homeschooling
*DISCLAIMER* As you probably know by now, our family has chosen to homeschool. We really do believe that God calls SOME, not all, to this …
Everyday Thanks
This past weekend we celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving as a family. Most years we have the great privilege of experiencing TWO turkey dinners with family, one …
How I Teach Geography With Missions
Geography has always been one of those subjects that eluded my interest during my school days. I LOVED (and still do love) history, but mapping …
Buoyancy experiment
Learning how a nautilus and submarine sinks and floats by taking on water and releasing water from chambers and tanks. Very cool science!