We were thrilled to be able to review the Gamma level of the math program Math-U-See. I have mentioned on my blog before that we struggle a lot with teaching math, therefore, I take every opportunity I can to enrich and enhance our math learning.For this review, we received the instruction manual, instructional DVD, student book and manipulative blocks. I chose the Gamma level to review because it covered multiplication; my girls still struggle with multiplication facts so that is why I chose ... Read More about Math-U-See {curriculum review}
Our Homeschool Day {in pictures}
Hi and welcome to our home in beautiful East Tennessee!! We are a very eclectic homeschooling family, meaning we are not committed to one certain method or way of homeschooling. We are a little bit unit-study-ish, a little bit Charlotte Mason, a little bit traditional, a little bit unschoolish with a little bit of classical thrown in there with our Greek/Latin roots and lots of memory work! All of that said, here are some pictures from a "typical" day in our household!! For those of you that ... Read More about Our Homeschool Day {in pictures}
Week 2 with our chicks! {and video!!}
Our little chicks are growing SO fast! And we have had so many visitors! I wanted to capture some of these first days with our babies...I know we will probably forget what life was like when they grow up to be old ladies. :)And I even decided to do a really short video for you!! These chicks are so cute and I know they won't be "cheep cheep cheeping" much longer!! So, here is a quick video introduction to our 6 chicks!! Our Chicks ~ 10 days old from Candace Crabtree on Vimeo. ... Read More about Week 2 with our chicks! {and video!!}
Bread and Wine {book review}
Have you ever picked up a book and had no expecations whatsoever? Have you ever picked up a book and been so pleasantly surprised? This book, Bread & Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table with Recipes, by Shauna Niequist, was both of those things for me. It is a book about food, fellowship, family, friendships...and life around the table. I didn't really expect to enjoy it as much as I have. I didn't expect to love it. I didn't expect to look forward to bedtime so I could read the ... Read More about Bread and Wine {book review}
Lay aside every hindrance…
{this post contains affiliate links, thank you for supporting this blog!}"Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith..."Hebrews 12:1-2In chapter 3 of Abundant Simplicity, Jan Johnson asks us to ponder some very weighty questions. I've been praying, pondering, meditating on ... Read More about Lay aside every hindrance…
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