Faith, Home, & Family
We love to play games as a family. They are not only fun, but educational also. We've played games with all six of our children from the time they were very little and just barely able to play Candyland, Chute's and Ladders, and Hi Ho Cherry-O. Don't forget Go Fish, Slap Jack and War. Here are a few of the games we currently have. … [Continue]
The kids were kind enough (??) to share their stomach virus with me. ugh..... So needless to say I haven't spent very much time in the kitchen this past week. We managed to stick to the menu, though. That's what great about simple, home cooked meals and meal planning. If Mom gets sick, the rest of the family can still feed themselves. I have no … [Continue]
This week, I had my oldest son move the compost pile for me. We, ok HE, moved the compost from one side to the other so we could start a new pile. Here's my compost pile made from pallets. I had him move what was left on the right hand side over to the left. As you can see, we've already started filling the right hand side. The compost on … [Continue]
This week, Zach has been working on a Knights and Castles Lapbook. We're reviewing it for The Homeschool Review Crew, so look for the review in the next couple of weeks. Zach's really enjoying it. I can usually coax him into letting me post a picture. But this week, he wouldn't even let me take a picture with his hand in it. lol It has been … [Continue]
As part of the Schoolhouse Review Crew I received Science Vocabulary Pictures, Set 1 cards from Lone Star Learning Lone Star Learning offers math, reading and science learning aids for kindergarden through eight grade. Lonestar has been offering their products to schools and is now starting to offer them to homeschoolers. In fact, there is no … [Continue]
When the Three Little Pigs roll into Cabbageville looking to build some new houses, they meet one builder with a plan and two without a clue! Larry builds with hay, Mr. Lunt with bricks, but only Bob builds his houses on a firm foundation - following the wise plans from the Master Builder's Handbook! Will the Little Piggies make the right choices … [Continue]
As part of The Schoolhouse Review Crew, I received a copy of Abraham’s Journey: A Celebration of the American Dream from Inspiring the American Dream to review. Abraham's Journey sells for $14.99 their website. A high price, I think, for a book just over 30 pages long. Abraham's Journey, written for ages 7-12, tells the story of a young boy … [Continue]
