The next character in our american history course that we are learning about is Thomas Edison!! He is quite a remarkable man to study! I have learned so much!! I have also realized that we haven't learned much about electricity and would like to study that further with the kids also! Learning always leads to more learning... Our main "text" for this is the biography of him from the Childhood of Famous Americans set, Thomas Edison: Young Inventor . We have loved these books and own a lot of ... Read More about Thomas Edison
Contentment & Thankfulness {day 2}
I have been very blessed to travel to several places around the world...Belize, southeast Asia, the projects of Hawaii. I'm an advocate for Compassion International. I visit the local food kitchen, I collect food for the needy. I see the need. It breaks me. It changes me. Then, I come home and buy more stuff. Ugh. It's a tension in me that I don't quite understand. I wonder...am I just trying to please others or their opinion of me by purchasing that new sweater to wear to ... Read More about Contentment & Thankfulness {day 2}
Happy November! {Contentment & Thankfulness}
"In daily life we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy." Brother David Steindle-Rast November is traditionally a month to give thanks. I love that. But, I am learning to cultivate a heart of contentment and thankfulness ALL year long. That is why I keep a gift list..a thankful journal...and take everyday pictures to remind myself to be thankful in the moment. Well, I have a confession. I cannot stick to a budget. I do not ... Read More about Happy November! {Contentment & Thankfulness}
Election Resources for Kids {It’s not too late!}
I can't believe how quickly the election has gotten here! Seriously, I'm tired of seeing it all over facebook, BUT, I didn't get enough time to study it with my kids, what with crazy fall schedules and such. I wanted to collect all the awesome resources I have found in one place. So, here we are. :) There is still TIME to choose a few of these ideas and go over them with your kiddos, if you're like me and running out of time! I wanted to talk with my kids about the difference between ... Read More about Election Resources for Kids {It’s not too late!}
Bible in 90 Days – Week 11
This past week we spent our time in the gospels. I love the gospels so much. I think we need to spend more time in the gospels, constantly searching out Jesus and lining our lives up with His. Constantly seeking what He would do. Constantly looking to Him for the answers and how to treat others. I think my very favorite phrase in the gospels is: "and He had compassion on them." I read it and highlighted it time and time again. And smiled each time I did. I daresay that as ... Read More about Bible in 90 Days – Week 11
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