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Alexandra & Joyce Swann {Book Review}

Books I'm Reading· Give Aways· Reviews

The authors of the 2 books I'm going to share with you are Joyce and Alexandra Swann, a mother-daughter AND homeschooling writer team. How fun is that?  If you'd like to read some questions and answers from the author, here is an interview that Wendy shared on her blog! The 2 books I"m sharing about, The Fourth Kingdom  and The Force are in a series called The Kingdom Chronicles. These books would be classified as Christian fiction with a futuristic, thriller type story line. In other ... Read More about Alexandra & Joyce Swann {Book Review}

Self-Portraits with Elementary Kids

Crafts with the Kids· Homeschooling - General· Pinterest· Teaching Art {With the Help of Pinterest}

Thank you for joining me for this Teaching Art {with the help of Pinterest} series on my blog! If you've missed the first few posts, click over here to find them all in one place. Every week I think I have a new favorite art project that I've done with my co-op kids. And then the next week always is a new favorite. These self-portraits turned out fabulously! I LOVE THEM. We have been talking a lot about Van Gogh, we did his famous sunflowers, we did our own version of Starry Night, and this ... Read More about Self-Portraits with Elementary Kids

5 Books for Discussing Purity & Puberty with Tweens

Books I'm Reading· Parenting· Reviews

  Lately I have been bombarded with resources, books, discussions and prayers about how best to talk with my girls about puberty, purity, sex and all of that. I will admit, this hasn't been easy, but with the culture we live in today we simply cannot just ignore the issue. My girls will soon be turning 12 years and 11 years. This is really past the age I would have introduced some of these things had my girls been attending public school. I am blessed that our church is collectively doing ... Read More about 5 Books for Discussing Purity & Puberty with Tweens

5 Favorite Verses to Encourage the Struggling {free printable}

Depression· Scriptures and thoughts

I have shared recently about my coming off of Effexor and the battle that has been for me physically and emotionally. I want to update that post with some encouragement for you. I know I am not alone in my struggles. I also know that GOD IS FAITHFUL. I have to testify to that. I have to share the ways that He blesses me. One of those ways is by giving me peace through His Word. Almost always, if I can spend a few minutes with Jesus in the morning, in His Word and in my favorite devotional, my ... Read More about 5 Favorite Verses to Encourage the Struggling {free printable}

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