Let’s Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast

ice cream for breakfast
Though winter weather is upon us in Texas, we will always make room for ice cream. This cold, sweet treat just happens to be the center of Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day which is observed on the first Saturday of February. Over the years, I’ve found a few ways to incorporate ice cream into
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Celebrating Special Days to Increase Excitement in Homeschool

excitement in homeschool
  My children love homeschooling. However, since they began their school endeavors in public school, there are some aspects that they miss. One of the things that my children miss about public school is the special events such as wacky hair day and classroom parties. We started celebrating holidays by having our own parties and
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Tips to Combat Winter Blues

winter blues
Winter can be a discouraging season for a homeschooling family. Once the excitement of the holidays end and bright decorations are packed away, cold weather and gray skies can feel never ending. I have found I must be intentional about combating winter blues. With reduced sunshine, I am quick to feel drained and discouraged. My
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7 Simple Learning Tools to Give Your Child So They Can Learn Anything in the World

learning tools
God has a plan for my children that He hasn’t fully revealed to me. To prepare my children for that unknown future without any revelation of what education will be required, I have chosen to give my children tools of learning. With these tools, they can learn anything! Reading Ann, a successful attorney, is one
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Using Literature to Teach Addition

teach addition
Many of us use a curriculum to teach math, but using literature to teach math can be a great teaching tool. I am beginning this math literature series with some of the best books to teach addition. With my love for literature and math, it only makes sense to combine the two so I have
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Continue On

hey mama
Hey Mama, I love pointing other Mamas to the Lord and encouraging you all because you are carrying the next generation. You are in the trenches, day after day, serving your family and ultimately serving the Lord. I know it is TIRING and can get monotonous and also dark at times. I have gone through
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Winter Olympics Reading Challenge

reading challenge
I am a voracious reader. I read so much that I may have a problem. I spend as much time reading as an Olympic athlete does training for their event. From morning devotionals, magazines, blogs, classics, to bestsellers, I am devoted to my reading time.   In honor of the anniversary of the First Winter
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Top 5 Reasons Not to Homeschool Your Kids

reasons not to homeschool
So, it’s that time of year again (a brand new one), and you’re second guessing everything from your diet to your choice to homeschool. Sigh… I’m here with an article to give you tons of encouragement with 5 Reasons NOT to Homeschool Your Kids! (disclaimer:  I “might” be a little tongue in cheek here 🙂
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