I forgot to add this in my post on Russia --We will be learning about Brother Andrew, who is known for smuggling Bibles into Russia during the Cold War. He has been given the nickname "God's Smuggler" and wrote a book by this title as well, which I hope to read in the next few weeks. I think Brother Andrew's prayer is so powerful...and gives us much to think about, as well as much to be thankful for! "Lord, in my luggage I have Scripture that I want to take to Your children across this border. ... Read More about Russia – Missionary Study
Russia bound!
After Christmas the country that we will be learning about in our Around the World study is RUSSIA! Books to Read Links to Share Matryushka Doll link GREAT link with lots of pdf's to print! Tour of Russia for kids Another Celebrated Dancing Bear resources & lapbook at HSS (this is a FIAR title) Russia Lapbook from Homeschool Helper Russia unit study from Letter of the Week Russia resources from Mr. Donn Read the Nutcracker (HSS unit) ... Read More about Russia bound!
Fun, Easy AND Pretty Ornaments!
…for your kids to make! We have been making these ornaments since 2008 and every year they turned out so beautifully! I first saw this idea on Chasing Cheerios and thought that my kids would enjoy this craft. Items Needed: clear glass ball ornaments craft paint (we used tempera) ribbon to hang ornaments - probably in Christmas colors or colors to match your decor Instructions Take all the little lids/hangers off of the ornaments squirt in some paint! (you can do this part for ... Read More about Fun, Easy AND Pretty Ornaments!
My Favorite Gift of the Year
My favorite gift to GIVE this year didn't cost me much at all! And, this gift is one of our time and love as opposed to material items. Can't beat a gift like that, right? We made coupon books for each child! Each child has 12 coupons, one for each month. The month of their birthday, each child gets to choose a "Fun Family Day," which will include a choice of something like zoo, park, bowling, etc. Here are the 12 coupons in each child's book. (and we arranged them so that we are ... Read More about My Favorite Gift of the Year
Advent Blessings on Multitude Monday
272. hot gingerbread tea - ahhhh for my sore throat 273. better sleep the past few nights 274. the book Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home by Richard Foster -- wow. just wow. 275. believing that God loves our meager offerings to Him - amazing. 276. Christmas cards -- I love the mail this time of year!! 277. good times and conversation at our small group Christmas party 278. teaching my girls piano 279. a peaceful advent season 280. learning to wait on God - I'm sure it will be ... Read More about Advent Blessings on Multitude Monday
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