It's no secret that our family loves to travel. Our kids have seen more of the world than I ever did at their age. From road trips to cross country flights to cruises to Disney to the Holy Land, we've seen a lot together. I think it started way back in our early married life. … Continue reading From Settling to Savouring
You never know what gems you'll find on the library discard shelf. A few weeks ago I found a little book called Simple Secrets of a Great Marriage by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. PJ and I decided to read the short chapters alone, journal our thoughts, and then come together periodically to … Continue reading We All Need Grace!
PJ and I have been participating in a Sugar Fast since the beginning of January. Not because we particularly had huge issues with sugar...well, actually the first couple of weeks were pretty brutal for me and my sweet tooth. It's not easy to say no to cookies and cake and pie and ice cream and … Continue reading On Fasting and Firm Footings
Copywork plays a key role in Language Arts in our homeschool. You can read more about how we tackle this subject area here. Copywork accomplishes so much in such a simple way. Obviously, it provides practice in the basics of handwriting when a child is first starting formal lessons. But it also improves spelling and … Continue reading 2 years of free copywork? Yes, please!
In just a few months I'm heading to England's beautiful Lake District for a home educator's conference. Yes, I'll be staying in Ambleside. I know. I know. What more could a Charlotte Mason mom ask for?! I am getting super excited! To prepare, I've been steeping myself in English poetry, reading biographies of Wordsworth and … Continue reading From The Velveteen Rabbit to the Pre-Raphaelites
My Peace in the Puzzle 