Reading a really good book on homeschool life (Free Range Learning) while the kids do a little “free range learning” of their own.
High School Planning (and a Giveaway!)
August 16, 2013
In the past few weeks, Kathryn seems suddenly so grown up. She’s always been a beautiful girl, but she’s looking so much older lately; more young lady than girl. Maybe it’s the new jeans, or the new ways she’s been wearing her hair. Whatever it is, it makes my heart squeeze just a little. Next […]
More Recommended Reading
May 7, 2013
(This post contains affiliate links. See disclosure.) Books we recommend: Every now and then, I like to post specifically about some of the books we’ve been enjoying recently, so this is our latest installment of book recommendations. Big thanks to 12-year-old Kathryn for her input! Black Star, Bright Dawn – Scott O’Dell A young girl […]
Living Books for Free Reading
October 26, 2012
I’m a reader. Books are my friends. But Kathryn reads even more than I do! Every now and then, I’ll share some of our favorite reads, with a bit about each, so you can add you think interesting to your own “To Read” list. Living Book Recommendations for kids (and older!): Gentle Ben by Walt […]
Hope for the Weary Mom: LaToya’s Review
October 24, 2012
Hope for the Weary Mom is being re-released! LaToya has read this new-and-improved, expanded version, and shares her review here today… —————– Motherhood is hard work, but I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that. There are moments where I am completely overwhelmed by the task of taking care of my children. These are […]
For Parents Only
August 29, 2012
There’s a whole lot I don’t know about raising kids {crazy, right!?!}, and I’m always on the lookout for resources to help me figure things out a little bit more. When I find something good, I want to share because I’m guessing I’m not the only one who still has a few things to learn […]
Frugal Father-Daughter Dates: ebook Review
June 6, 2012
When Ashley announced that she was writing an e-book about father-daughter dates, I jumped at the chance to review it. After all, there just so happens to be a father and two daughters right here in my house, and my husband already makes a point of taking our girls on dates (like the annual Father-Daughter […]
E-books for Foster & Adoptive Parents
May 29, 2012
These e-books both have “foster” in the titles, but they are not just for foster or foster-adoptive families. They are written for any adoptive family dealing with kids who may have trauma in their past. I received both books for the purposes of review, and it made sense to include both reviews in one post, […]
Two Great eBook Recommendations!
May 2, 2012
Frumps to Pumps – a motivational devotion by Sarah Mae: I received a copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review. I expected it to be good, because Sarah Mae is an insightful and entertaining writer, but I didn’t really think I’d get much from it. I don’t need to be convinced to […]
Hope for the Organizationally Challenged
March 22, 2012
You know that runner’s high people talk about? Or even a shopper’s high? I don’t get those (because I don’t run and I’d just feel guilty if I went on a big shopping spree), but I do get a sort of euphoria from a seriously clean and organized home. In fact, clutter makes me temporarily […]
Weird Sisters Book Review
February 9, 2012
No matter how busy or distracted life gets, I like to keep a few books at hand. They keep me sane. I love the idea of having different books that require different concentration levels, so I try to have at least one “deep” read, as well as a good fiction story that holds my attention. […]
What I’ve Been Reading
August 31, 2011
I’m never not reading something. I have stacks of books all over the house: next to my big green chair in my bedroom, next to my favorite chair in the living room, on the ottoman, on the fireplace hearth… all ready for when I unexpectedly have time to squeeze in a chapter or two. Here’s […]
