Family
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How to Plan Fun, Family Staycations
Whether you’re short on time or low on money, don’t abandon a family getaway just yet. Instead of a vacation, consider a staycation! Staycations can be fun activities, such as a backyard luau. However, staycations also include day trips. Even if you live out in the countryside, you may be surprised by the possibilities within a two-hour drive from home-sweet-home. Besides the obvious parks and museums, which are also entertaining, here are a few ideas on how to plan some special days for your family.
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A Legacy of Kind Words
I only have one photo of my maternal grandmother holding me. Because she passed away when I was a toddler, I do not remember her. However, during my whole life numerous people have shared with me their memories of my grandmother. The two comments I have heard the most are: “She was my favorite teacher.” “I never heard her speak unkindly about anyone.” Since childhood, that last comment has stuck with me. I remember thinking, Wow, years after I'm gone, I want people to say that I did not speak unkindly about anyone. I longed to continue a legacy of kind words. Surely, my grandmother had taxing days teaching high…
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60 Saturdays Before Graduation
Our son, the last one in the nest, has sixty Saturdays left before graduation. He’s not even finished his eleventh-grade year yet. But I’ve counted them. Sixty weekends will come and go before he graduates next year. The blessing of homeschooling has provided us with ample opportunities to invest in the lives of our children. Still, even after seventeen years, I’m wondering if we’ve taught him everything he needs to know. And, I’m not talking about academics. It's all of the practical things for surviving and all of the heart things for thriving.
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HOMESCHOOLING TEEN REBELS {Guest Post}
Whether you're homeschooling a teen rebel or not, you'll gather gems from this post by my guest, Deborah Wuehler and two of her rebels. Deborah is the Senior Editor of The Old Schoolhouse magazine and the mother of eight children. Not only does Deborah share her experience, but also, we are blessed to hear from two of her rebels. I can't wait for you to read their stories! HOMESCHOOLING THE TEEN REBEL – Guest Post by Deborah Wuehler “You don’t care about me and what I want. You are ruining my life. You just don’t understand. You never listen to me! I won’t ever need this stuff you are forcing…
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BUNNY FINDS EASTER is Not About Bunnies {Book Review & Giveaway}
If you’re looking for a new Easter book, BUNNY FINDS EASTER is not about bunnies! Well, at least not the mythical Easter bunny, anyway. A 2022 release from Zonderkidz, this board book contains eighteen pages of joy and delight for little ones. Laura Sassi is an award-winning author of six picture books, including the best-selling Goodnight Ark, a 2015 Christian Book Award Finalist. I have a feeling BUNNY FINDS EASTER will also be a success. Let me tell you why.
