We would like to introduce you to the newest member of our family, born early this morning. Rather suddenly. But with great joy and relief. Never knew you could basically skip the whole laboring part and go to birth! …
We recently received a set of wooden blocks. But not just any wooden blocks, mind you. Rainbow blocks from Guidecraft. They had actually been on my wish list for Mr. Smiley. His brothers have some wooden blocks that are fun…
Masquerade, by Nancy Moser, reminded me of an old Disney movie, The Parent Trap. Two good friends, Charlotte Gleason (who came from a wealthy family) and Dora (Charlotte’s maid), trade places or rather lives, on their boat ride to America…
Women have influence. Remember what I talked about the other day? Well, recently Mama Jenn blogged about her sticky buns. But I couldn’t talk her into getting on a plane and traveling to my house to personally deliver them. She…
Ever wonder what homeschool children do when their pregnant mom falls asleep for recess? Why, they build a race track (with books)! We have had a lot of recesses this week. The weather has just been too nice not to. …
Love is a Flame, compiled by James Stuart Bell, is an easy book to read filled with hopeful stories of marriages overcoming seemingly insurmountable circumstances. Though I have a happy marriage, I was still encouraged by the resilient couples who…
I just wanted you to know that the HomeSchool Blog Awards are up and running (hint . . . hint). Now is the time to nominate your favorite blogs! Click on the button below to take you to the information…
Jodi is married to her high school sweetheart. She blogs about fermentation, whole foods, homeschooling, essential oils, home-birthing, and gardening.
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