I found the cure for road-trip boredom! It’s Tyndale’s new Inspirational Zingers Jumble book. With six kinds of puzzles, including Jumbles, Double Jumbles, Mystery Person Jumbles, Word Search Jumbles, Super Jumbles, and Criss-Cross Jumbles, there’s something for everyone. It has inspirational quotes from well-known people, Bible verses, interesting trivia, and more. This 200-puzzle book willContinue reading "Inspirational Zingers Jumble (review)"
Winners & More Giveaways Coming!
The winner of the Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream giveaway is Monica! Congratulations!!Just so y'all know, I've got 2 more book giveaways coming in the next few weeks. Be on the lookout & be sure to enter! I love giving stuff away to my readers!
Happy Mother’s Day!
I Owe My Mother 1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE."If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning." 2. My mother taught me RELIGION. "You better pray that will come out of the carpet." 3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL."If you don't straightenContinue reading "Happy Mother’s Day!"
Radical (GIVEAWAY & review)
What would Jesus do? In the 80s, this question became so common place that it almost didn’t mean anything. In Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream, author David Platt takes this question to a whole new level. He examines the way the disciples followed Jesus two thousand years ago and how modern-dayContinue reading "Radical (GIVEAWAY & review)"
Where Do You Homeschool?
In the May/June 2010 issue of Home School Enrichment, I talk about WHERE you homeschool. Before you say, "Duh, at home," think about it. Even at home, multiple choices exist: the kitchen table, the living room floor, individual desks, and more. Is what you did this year working? Do you need to think about tweakingContinue reading "Where Do You Homeschool?"
Hand of Fate (book review)
Hand of Fate, Lis Wiehl’s second installment in the Triple Threat series, is action packed to the very end. The story opens with the murder of popular radio talk show host Jim Fate. The three crime-fighting colleagues from Face of Betrayal again use their wits and friendship to solve the murder, but even they don’tContinue reading "Hand of Fate (book review)"
How to F.O.C.U.S.
Forget trying to get the kids to focus, I'm the one having problems concentrating! So, here are a few tips to help moms (or anyone else) focus on the task at hand, which will enable you to finish sooner.F - FACEBOOK (Twitter, blogs, email, etc.) = NOT! Turn it off for a while!O - ONEContinue reading "How to F.O.C.U.S."
Homemade Happiness–Frugal Fun and Games (review)
Spring is in the air and with spring fever running rampant, everyone’s looking for outside fun—on the cheap, of course. Where better to get great ideas for games and activities than from Molly Green! Her April 2010 Digest, Homemade Happiness—Frugal Fun and Games provides over 30 suggestions. She also delves into the world of yardContinue reading "Homemade Happiness–Frugal Fun and Games (review)"
Let’s Git ‘Er Done!
It’s that time of year again. You know, when you wonder if your tenth grader will ever finish her geometry textbook. (Yep, that would be me!) It’s the time of year when we wonder why we chose a particular science curriculum, but realize that it’s too late to start over again. It’s the time ofContinue reading "Let’s Git ‘Er Done!"
A Common Bond
Homeschoolers--whether classical, relaxed, traditional, or eclectic--share a common bond. And, we enjoy meeting one another and discussing our various methods and materials. Deana Hipwell of The Frugal Homeschooling Mom delights in highlighting different homeschooling families on her "A Common Bond" feature each week. Yesterday (April 15) our family was featured! Please check it out here.Continue reading "A Common Bond"
Bethany LaShell 