Last month, I had the opportunity to teach my kids something that I hope will stay with them for a lifetime. It began with the kindness of a stranger. My husband had gone to the hardware store with some of the kids and forgotten his wallet so I headed into town to bring it to him and we spontaneously decided to eat at a restaurant. We had six of our kids with us and this was a … [Read more...] about The Ripple Effect of Kindness
Ultimate Homeschool Link-up #6
It's Thursday, time for The Ultimate Homeschool Link-up! But first here are some favorites from last week: Should I homeschool my ADHD child? High School Science Homemade Chocolate Bowls Now it's your turn to like up. What is eligible? Anything applicable to homeschooling: daily life, stories, how-to posts, encouragement, curriculum reviews, … [Read more...] about Ultimate Homeschool Link-up #6
Giving Our Talents
Last week, we invited a friend over for a fun science project. The kids had a blast taking apart old appliances and electronics.The kids loved having a friend over and I loved sharing our passion for science. It was a great lesson and spark for future studies. Last fall, a homeschool mom invited some of her daughter's friends to a weekly sewing class. These giggly tweens … [Read more...] about Giving Our Talents
Giving, Without Giving Up
Most of us are pretty busy people. In my own life, I am barely keeping up. When I think of giving my time to others, it sometimes feels overwhelming. Yet, isn't that what Jesus told us to do? How can we give, and teach our children to give, when we are over-scheduled and busy? First, there are two areas that we need to consider when we think of giving: inside our home and … [Read more...] about Giving, Without Giving Up
Give from the Heart
Giving from the heart is something my Husband and I have desired to teach our children since we delivered our first-born child. Neither of us grew up in affluent homes and while we have our own financial struggles, we are in a better situation now than we were when we were children. With that thought, in mind, we have sought a home in which giving did not mean running to … [Read more...] about Give from the Heart