August Devotion – Immaculate Heart of Mary

***This post was originally published in 2010. It has been updated to include additional information.*** Traditionally, August is the month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, as a symbol of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s desire to lead people to Christ. During the month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, it would be particularly appropriate to […] Read more…

5 Ways to Help a New Mom

Whether you know someone who is a new mom for the first time, or someone is a new mom again, help is always needed.   Here are some ways that people have really been helpful to me over the years. Run to the Store When a new baby arrives, its easy to run out of the […] Read more…

Children’s Puzzle Tip {WFMW}

My older daughter adores puzzles.   My youngest adored opening all the boxes and throwing the pieces everywhere.   One day, I finally got smart.   I got rid of all the cheap boxes they came in and put them into ziplock baggies.   If you have REALLY small kids, you might prefer the ones with the pull […] Read more…

Schoolhouse Expo runs August 19-23, 2013

Disclosure:  I received free admission to the expo in exchange for promotion of the event. Next week starts the 2013 Schoolhouse Expo.  I mentioned it last week, and they have some fabulous speakers: Diana Waring @ History Alive! Kim Kautzer @ WriteShop Jessica Huley @ KONOS Anthony Pudewa @ IEW and lawyers, accountants, other homeschool […] Read more…

Reading Kingdom {Schoolhouse Review Crew}

When we received the opportunity to review Reading Kingdom, an online reading program, I was game. I’d like my daughter to improve her computer skills — for techies, we severely limit screen time — and she loves the opportunity to use the computer.  Win, win right?   Reading Kingdom Reading Kingdom is an online reading program […] Read more…

Dragon Slayer {Book Review}

Disclaimer: I received this book from Paraclete Press in exchange for an honest review. This post also contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support! Dragon Slayers: The Essential Training Guide for Young Dragon Fighters is one of the most unique books I have ever seen about sin & temptation for children. Aimed at kids from […] Read more…

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