I have much to praise the Lord for just now, not the least of which is the amazing reception we’ve had to the new devotional Putting On the Spirit: Ten-Minute Devotions for Busy Moms. The Bible study released on Amazon in English and Spanish language versions on Monday, and so far we’ve been on the Top 100 […]
New Busy Mom Devotional!
It is truly beginning to look (and feel) a lot like Christmas is some places today! There is nothing I like better on a cold winter’s day than to grab a cup of hot cocoa, turn on some instrumental Christmas music, and cuddle up in front of our fireplace with a Christmas quilt and good […]
The Volcanic Eruption in our Back Yard (video)
Today’s post is an update on our progress with the Bright Ideas Press Earth and Space Science this year. Well, actually this is something we did in Unit 2, Lesson 5 all about Volcanoes! When I introduced the lesson the kids eyes got big – volcanoes are so intriguing! But then I told them we were […]
Ultimate List of Homeschool Resources
Today’s post is a huge list of great homeschool resources our family knows and loves! I trust it will be a blessing. Be sure to let me know if you have any questions! Free Homeschool Printables – Click Here! Homeschool Information Follow Paradise Praises homeschool boards on Pinterest! Homeschool Planning Tips from 35 Leading Homeschool Bloggers […]
Our 2013-14 Homeschool Curriculum
We’re a good 6-8 weeks into the school year now with approximately 10 weeks to go till Christmas! You may love your homeschool curriculum choices, or be already looking for something different. I am always interested to know what other families are using, and thought I may not be the only one. So, today I’m […]
Earth and Space Excitement
I had been considering Bright Ideas Press materials for this school year, but when we were given the materials for Christian Kids Explore Science: Earth and Space, I had no idea the excitement for learning it would create in our home. A science notebook was new and exciting for my little people, especially when I […]
The Benefits of a Literature Based Curriculum
All of us are used to learning with books, but generally the majority of those books are textbooks. What if we changed it up, used a Literature Based Curriculum with less text books and more real living books! Would it still count as learning? Would it work? What would you say if I told you […]
Parenting the QBQ Way: Book Review and Giveaway
Every parent wants to know how to be an outstanding parent and raise great kids. But often we don’t know how or don’t want to take personal responsibility for making that happen. The Premise The major premise of John G. Miller’s book Parenting the QBQ Way is that Parenting is all about you, the parent! […]