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Magazine Cover and Featured Story!
Yesterday Lacy the WonderDog went extra-crazy when the UPS truck came, which usually means I have a package. I wasn’t expecting anything, so I had no idea what it could be, unless it was Ken ordering some new camera gadget. (Not an uncommon occurrence around here.) I was excited to find that it was the…
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Winter Promise Curriculum Review
I know many of us are making curriculum decisions for the coming year, and I’ve had many questions about how we like Winter Promise, so I hope this review will be helpful! A little of our homeschooling history, so you’ll know where we’re coming from: I’m now finishing up my fifth year of homeschooling. All…
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Practicing Gratitude {1029 – 1042}
I don’t want to stop counting my gifts… This week, our church sent off more than 400 students and leaders on spring break mission trips. My dog isn’t obnoxious during storms, even though she’s scared. Friends who understand when we tell them God has called us to something crazy. My dad (who has much difficulty…
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We Made it to Spring Break!
We made it to spring break. Please hold on just a sec while I do the happy dance. {this is where you imagine me doing the happy dance} As my family is out and about this week (more on that later), I have big plans for spring cleaning and more. That “more” part includes planning…
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Spring Break To-Do List
Next week we’re taking a spring break from homeschooling. In fact, next week there is absolutely nothing I am required to do. So I’m making myself a big fat to-do list. And I’m excited about it. (Making lists: it’s a sickness. Just like my addiction to books. And tea. And cute notebooks…) Next week I’m…
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Practicing Gratitude {1019 – 1028}
Still counting beyond one-thousand gifts… Receiving info about and photos of our Compassion child Lucy in Kenya. Living books — and how much I learn as I homeschool my kids! A trip to the zoo! I’ve seen elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, and baboons in the wild. Sisterly moments, cinnamon rolls for breakfast, a cute dog…