My Favorite Month

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  In the frigid dark winter, I become convinced that April is my favorite month of the year. Yet in the humid, relentless heat of July and August, I am convinced that September is my favorite month! For homeschoolers, September is a time of new beginnings. We’ve worked all summer to get caught up. We
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Hey Mama Monday: 5 Things About You, Mama

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  Hey Mama, Just a few choice words for you this morning. It’s descriptive. It’s you. 1. You love your husband. You’re not perfect; neither is he. But before the Lord you made a commitment, and the Lord will bless you for your obedience. You have chosen to love. And there are SO many blessings
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Four-Box Method to Organize Your School Room

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  Sometimes all you need for a fresh start is a clean school room. I really love our Four-Box Method. You basically get four boxes and label each one: Keep Trash Donate Relocate   As you remove everything from your school room, you will organize everything according to these boxes. Get your boxes labelled, and
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Teach History Starting in Genesis

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  Two things matter to me when I teach history. I want my children to see history as HIS Story, to see the Lord’s hand in all that has happened in the past and will happen in the future. Also, I want us to have a blast as we explore past events, places, and people.
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The Benefits of Joining a Homeschool Group

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  Some homeschoolers are reluctant to join a local homeschool group, but there are many benefits I have found by being a part of mine. Here are a few examples:   1. Connecting with other Families This is probably the most obvious reason to join a local homeschool group. Sometimes, homeschooling can be very lonely
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, How Do You Handle Your Trials?

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  What do you think about God’s provision? When comparing it to the way you and your husband provide for your own children, does it measure up? It is very easy to fall into the trap of thinking “Where is God? Why won’t He provide?” when in actuality, you may be asking for what you
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August 25 Free Entrance Day to National Parks

August 25 Free Entrance Day to National Parks
  To celebrate the 103rd birthday of the National Park Service, you get in free on August 25, 2019. There are more than 400 parks across the country ready for your visit. You can visit beautiful places at Grand Canyon National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Yosemite National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Redwood
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Dealing with Disappointment

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  How do you handle disappointment? Do you turn to God, and ask Him to make the situation better, to make you better? Or do you turn inward, and become bitter? Our children are watching how we handle our emotions, so it should come as no surprise when we see them imitate us. The Bible
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