This post was written by Emily Powers of Teachable Mom-ents Always buy curriculum. Never buy curriculum. Only buy used curriculum. Just download freebies. Absolutely NO TV. Only educational TV. We don’t even own a TV. TV is the only way I get a shower. Your child should be reading by age four. Don’t […]
Abundant Life During Abundant Trials
This post is from contributor Marianne Sunderland I lay in bed, unable to sleep. The quiet darkness all around me belied the turmoil in my mind. I felt the fear and insecurity well up in my chest as I struggled with the anxious thoughts streaming through my head. The longer sleep evaded, the faster the […]
Finding His Grace in the Midst of Weariness
This post is from contributor Jenn Hoskins Weariness is a word I fear saying just because I don’t want it to attack me! It’s one of the greatest struggles I have as a mother. Recently, I had a conversation with another weary mom. She had just had her second baby, just a few days old, […]
They Don’t Need June Cleaver
This post was written by Stef Layton of Educating Laytons This is a post by Stef Layton of Educating Laytons. Another bedtime. I made it. Hugh sigh of relief. Another day and miraculously we made it. I have no idea how, but I’m just thankful it’s done. It’s over. After one more request for […]
My Life on the Cutting Room Floor: A Lesson in Comparisons
This post was written by Danika Cooley of Thinking Kids Back in the old days — before the advent of digital cameras — movies were recorded on long reels of plastic. To edit a movie, one had to cut the reel with scissors, then splice it back together. This was a long, tedious process, and […]
Shower Prayers
This post is from contributor Stephanie Sears It was 4:30 AM. As I rolled out of bed, I thought “This gives me time to do my devotional and watch NCIS before anyone wakes up.” I slowly made my way to the kitchen to make a cup of tea. Just as I sat down around […]
Help Me! Indoor Activities for Kids Ideas Needed for eBook!
Last year I offered a free eBook, 100 Indoor Activities for Kids {TV Not Included}. I’d like to freshen up that eBook, and include many creative ideas from my sweet readers. This eBook will be free for everyone! This is very simple. Leave me your ideas (as many you’d like) in the comments below. If […]