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52 Week Organization Challenge for Homeschoolers

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I don't know about you, but I'm always up for a challenge. Ha! Throw in the word organization and I'm THERE! What about you? Do you desire to tame the beast and create peace in your homeschool? Join, veteran homeschool mom of 6 as she encourages you with wit and real-life help. She provides printable calendars with small daily tasks. You'll love it. Don't worry, she's a … [Read more...] about 52 Week Organization Challenge for Homeschoolers

Growing Your Blog While Managing Your Home {Review & Giveaway}

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"We can be bodily present while our hearts and minds are far away due to the misuse of the Internet". Jacinda Vandenberg (pg.9) Yes, that! Have you found yourself guilty of pushing aside the duties of motherhood for just one more Facebook status update? Do you come to the end of the day feeling like a failure? Do your kids see your nose in the computer more often than cuddled … [Read more...] about Growing Your Blog While Managing Your Home {Review & Giveaway}

An Orange for Frankie Book Activities with Printables

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An Orange for Frankie is one of my favorite Christmas books that I read to my children each year.  Patricia Polacco, the granddaughter of one of Frankie's sisters, shares the true story of Frankie, who lived during the Great Depression and knew the joy of giving, even when there was little to give in their own home.  I can't read this book without crying, as it … [Read more...] about An Orange for Frankie Book Activities with Printables

Hands-On Fun with The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey

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Jonathan Toomey is the best woodcarver in the valley, but he is always alone and never smiles. No one knows about the mementos of his lost wife and child that he keeps in an unopened drawer. But one early winter’s day, a widow and her young son approach him with a gentle request that leads to a joyful miracle.     Every year, a month before Christmas, I begin … [Read more...] about Hands-On Fun with The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey