May 2, 2012 Posted by sweetie

Homeschool Library Builder

As a family that loves literature based learning, we are always on the lookout for quality books at a great price! When we find a business that can offer great deals, it brightens up our day. When that business is run by two homeschool families, well, we might just have to pull out the chocolate to celebrate! Homeschool Library Builder is your resource for all your literature needs! Ambleside? Tapestry of... read more

Apr 9, 2012 Posted by sweetie

TruthQuest History

Over our years of homeschooling, I have tried different curricula for history. One factor was a common thread….books. Well written, engaging books that cause my child to think, question and learn. Living books. I can remember history in high school. Boring, short snippets about various people and events that shockingly left out so much exciting and relevant information! History is important! Studying... read more

Mar 17, 2012 Posted by sweetie

Quiet Time for Eight

Quiet time has been a part of our routine  since our first little one was born. Since she recently turned 13, I can’t remember life without quiet times. Quiet time is really important to children. After a busy morning it gives their bodies and minds time to relax, refresh and refocus. Snoozing Sam I love quiet time. I love to see those heavy eyelids finally give in to how tired his body really is. I... read more

Mar 15, 2012 Posted by sweetie

Digging Deep with Progeny Press

Our love of literature is not top secret information. All the members of our home, young and old, enjoy a good read. From the rhyming, soothing lines of Goodnight Moon to the world of Austen, a book is always  found and enjoyed.  Amidst all this reading, it is important to sometimes dig a bit deeper into our literature and really look at it from a Christian perspective. I have been interested in Progeny... read more

Mar 2, 2012 Posted by sweetie

K5 Learning

When the opportunity came to review K5 Learning, a new educational online program, I was not excited. In the past I have found such programs to be more focused on “fun” than on actual “learning”. What a lovely surprise to find K5 different from my previous experiences! K5 Learning was designed to be an online after-school study program for children in Kindergarten – 5th... read more