Hey Mama Monday: Be Prepared for Off-The-Rails

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  Hey Mama, it’s Monday. I heard you are drowning. You thought you were going to wake up and start a fresh new day, lots would get done, and you’d go to bed tonight content that so much was accomplished. It’s not looking that way, though, and the day is already underway and moving too
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Star Spangled

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  Did you know March 3rd is National Anthem Day?! Our TOS family reaches around the globe and one thing we all have in common, regardless of where you live, is that we all have a National Anthem, a special song to celebrate where we live. My family resides in the United States, and we
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Celery Month

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  Why did the gardener quit? Because his CELERY wasn’t high enough!   National Celery Month… Did you even know there was an entire month dedicated to Celery? Me either! But in honor of this honorable mention, I have three unique ways to celebrate this momentous month.   Craft Time! It is almost spring. I
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Buried in Books

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  Homeschoolers don’t like books, homeschoolers love books! Our book collection grows every year and nearly every room in our house has a pile of books. Organization may seem like a daunting task, but being able to find the precise book you are looking for is a time-saver. With that in mind, here are some
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Teachable William – Part 2

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  In part-one we witnessed the rocky beginnings of a very unlikely friendship between Mr. Roberts and the famous Christian abolitionist William Wilberforce, because of Mr. Roberts’ openness and giving opportunity for a hearing. Why did this have such an effect on Wilberforce?   Openness One of the greatest trust-robbers in any relationship is the
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Teachable William – Part 1

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  It was a letter that demanded an immediate answer. After a hectic day in Parliament, the fifty-one year-old, Christian statesman William Wilberforce was brought to a halt by a letter charging him with “deceiving people”. The charge certainly demanded a response. A duel in the streets? War of words posted in letters to the
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Raising Influencers for Christ

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  Why do we homeschool? What is the ultimate goal for our children? We hope they are happy, safe, healthy, and successful. But, there’s a deeper desire that drives us forward? Christian homeschoolers have an enormous opportunity to provide a spiritual foundation for their children. In fact, many Christian homeschoolers would say that the spiritual
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Encouraging Sibling Relationships

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  February is a wonderful month to encourage our kids toward positive sibling relationships. As cold winter weather keeps many homeschooling families indoors, nerves become strained and tempers can flare. By recognizing the value of each family member and engaging in activities of communication, disagreements can be minimized. A great benefit of homeschooling is the
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