Over the years and as our family has grown, we have shifted how we handle laundry. What method worked last year might not be cutting it now.  I noticed it might be time for a change in method. One moment...

*This post contains a product review. Please see the end of this post for a full disclaimer* During the elementary years, science is a very informal subject of study.  We enjoy God’s creation, read...

We can so easily become overwhelmed, weary and worn. The daily battles, struggles and busyness can drain us. For me, I find such refreshment in the Psalms.  Taking a moment to read one or two...

Intrigued? Confused? Concerned? No worries. This is just a glimpse in our reading aloud this week.  From the living room floor to the comfy couch, we have been traveling, learning and enjoying! We are...

Car might not be an accurate name for our family vehicle so let me adjust that title. Adventures of the One 12 Passenger Van Family. Now doesn’t that have a nice flow to it? Onward we go! We have...

Long, long ago…..there was a little girl. The mom of this little girl hoped that her daughter would share a love of books.  Many hours were spent reading book after book. Soon there were request...

Exciting new books have jumped into the read aloud circle!  We finally finished up Man of the Family by Ralph Moody.  We are taking a short break before joining Ralph and his family again. For my...

The dishes are done, math lessons are complete, and all the little ones are tucked in their beds after a busy day. We have found delight in math, created volcanoes and traveled back in time. Laughter...

*This post is a product review. With eight children in our family, I am always looking for affordable, quality products that really enhance our learning.  Finding products that spark interest, excitement...

Martha took her time in learning to try and enjoy solid foods.  By 10 months all the other children were happily munching on a variety of goodies from my plate. Martha? No, thank you. When she was around...