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Photo Credit If your family is anything like our family we can always use a good lesson teaching us more about how to walk in love with one another. It is no secret that when we spend a lot of time with another human being; conflict is inevitable. Homeschooling families face a unique challenge in [...]

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Despite the cold, grey winter weather, this is the perfect time of year to teach your little one about love! I’ve gathered some fun Valentine’s Day books and crafts for your children this season.   1. The Kissing Hand In this story, Chester Raccoon doesn’t want to go to school. His mother devises a secret [...]

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Facebook and Your Teen

by Sarah on January 11, 2012 · 5 comments

For my daughter and most of her friends, getting a Facebook page at 13 was a rite of passage. Chances are, if you have a tween, s/he is looking forward to that day. So what do you need to know if your teen is about to enter the world of Facebook? Staying Safe 1. Have [...]

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We purposely keep our holidays low key, but they still end up crazy as ever. No matter how hard we try, we are always scrambling to get those last minute gifts made or purchased and everything beautifully wrapped (okay, just wrapped). Don’t even get me started on the time and energy it takes to make [...]

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As a new homeschooler, the only challenges I’ve faced thus far have been personality battles and scheduling snags. I was feeling like I could handle it all ….. Until I got pregnant with Baby #5. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m busy chasing many small children, or because I’m a little older, but this [...]

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Most of us have at least a month or two of bitter cold weather, snow and ice, and spend much of our time huddled inside trying to keep warm.  During that time it’s easy to go a little stir crazy, stress about the heating bill and (let’s be honest) get a bit bored!  Here are some posts to [...]

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