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  • Teaching Textbooks Math Curriculum Review

    Teaching Textbooks Math Curriculum Review

    As promised, my review of Teaching Textbooks math — with big thanks to Kathryn, our resident expert, for her assistance in making sure I covered all the important points in this review! Teaching Textbooks is a full-year math curriculum that includes a consumable workbook, an answer booklet, and four CDs with step-by-step audiovisual instruction —…

  • 25 Prayers for My Husband

    25 Prayers for My Husband

    Earlier in the year, I shared about my prayer binder. I keep lists of prayers for my children, for myself, for my husband, for friends, and so on. I found a few lists online that got me started, but I’m continually tweaking them to fit my own family more specifically. This week I rewrote my…

  • Gran’s Pound Cake Recipe

    Gran’s Pound Cake Recipe

    My grandmother’s pound cake tastes like moist, dense angel food cake. Even friends who don’t like pound cake love this pound cake! Don’t bother figuring up calories; I’m sure it’s off the charts. I’m telling you, this cake is heavenly. But I’m convinced that somehow, in heaven, it’ll be good for you! Granmama’s Pound Cake…

  • Confessions of an Adoptive Mom (a.k.a. “Great Expectations”)

    Confessions of an Adoptive Mom (a.k.a. “Great Expectations”)

    Yes, we have an incredible adoption story, and I am passionate about encouraging others to consider adoption. But it hasn’t been all roses. In fact, I have a few brutally honest confessions to make. Confessions of an adoptive mom: 1 – I thought I would be more appreciated. Does Lindsey appreciate us? Yes. But she…

  • If Someone You Know is Adopting

    If Someone You Know is Adopting

    Do you know someone who is planning to adopt, or has recently adopted? Speaking from the voice of experience as an adoptive mom myself (to three of my five kiddos), I’d like to share a few helpful hints for those with friends or family who are adopting. Be excited! What would you do for a…