Why Study Latin, Greek, or Ancient History?

Latin?! Yikes! If the trivium didn’t scare people off, Latin and Greek usually do. These reasons came from the “Why Study Latin & Greek?” The Classical Teacher, by Andrew Campbell, Summer 2007, (a publication of Memoria Press). I agree wholeheartedly, but he just stated the arguments much more eloquently, so these are pretty much inContinue reading "Why Study Latin, Greek, or Ancient History?"

How the Very Organized Homeschool Mom Does It All – COMPLETE

I know y'all think I'm Super Homeschool Mom. Want to know how I do it all? Check out today's post over on Heart of the Matter to find out!Oh, you might not want to take it too seriously. (Photo courtesy of sodahead.com.)

Schoolroom Makeover

A few weeks ago, I posted several articles to help get us all through the winter season (weather wise and school wise). Here are the links in case you missed them the first time or "Chicken Soup for Mom's Soul" and "Beyond Blah." Anyway, I just know y'all are dying to know what I reallyContinue reading "Schoolroom Makeover"

Christian Classical Education Defined

Wait! Before you all bury your heads in the sand and run screaming in the other direction, let’s look at what a classical education actually encompasses. I think you’ll discover that it’s not as scary as you thought it was and that it’s the type of education you really want your children to have byContinue reading "Christian Classical Education Defined"

Home School Enrichment Intro.

I'm so excited to be writing a regular column for Home School Enrichment (it's an old-fashioned, print, hold-in-your-hands magazine)! My first article, entitled "An Introduction to Homeschool Organization," debuts "The Organized Homeschool" column in the March/April issue. Check out Home School Enrichment for many other encouraging and helpful articles! Here's my column:Welcome to The OrganizedContinue reading "Home School Enrichment Intro."

New/Wannabe Author Resources

Writing isn't as easy as it looks. Well, maybe just putting words on paper (or on the computer screen) isn't too difficult, but getting those words to sound ingenious is a little harder. So is having those words published so that other people can read them.Felice Gerwitz--author, speaker, and mentor--has a plethora of resources availableContinue reading "New/Wannabe Author Resources"

Molly’s $7 Slow-Cooker Recipes (review)

I think that the Crock-Pot is one of the greatest inventions ever. The only thing better is having a variety of tasty recipes from which to choose. Molly to the rescue! In Molly Makes $7 Slow-Cooker Suppers, you’ll find 140 recipes in all categories: soups and stews, chicken, beef, pork, meatless, and sandwiches, plus bonusContinue reading "Molly’s $7 Slow-Cooker Recipes (review)"

Our Christian Classical Homeschooling Journey

Several of you have asked, so here it is: the story behind our homeschool. This is the short version. In the coming weeks, I plan to write more about Christian classical homeschooling and how our family makes it work.I'd never heard of homeschooling until several years after my children were born. When my oldest wasContinue reading "Our Christian Classical Homeschooling Journey"

Revolve 2010 (review)

What do the New Testament, a quiz on being a talkaholic, Jordin Sparks, the 411 on guys, and celeb drama have in common? They’re all packed into the new Revolve 2010 Biblezine. A Biblezine is a combination of the complete text of the New Testament (NCV) in a colorful magazine format designed especially for teenContinue reading "Revolve 2010 (review)"

What’s Your Style?

What's your homeschooling style? If you're not sure, or if you're curious about some of other styles out there, I thought I'd detail some of the highlights here for you. Of course, there are many variations, but I think these are the main styles.Classical homeschooling is based on the classics, with three basic stages thatContinue reading "What’s Your Style?"