Field Trip: Lincoln City

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Yesterday was our scheduled field trip day.  We have been trying to visit Petra School for months.  Every month something happens: weather, sickness, cranky car.  Determined to make it happen, I planned for Monday and prayed that the morning would find us on our way to Lincoln City! We two moms plotted to surprise our [...]

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February Activity Ideas

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February is known for Valentine’s Day.  My children have already planned a party, made valentines and decorated our halls with paper hearts.  February is also known for President’s Day a day we celebrate the past leaders of our country. But did you know that there are other fun things to learn and celebrate in February? [...]

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Randall Children’s Hospital Community Celebration 2/11/12

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  In Portland the place to take your child for emergency care is Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel (Previously known as The Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel).  Our family has personally seen first-hand the professionalism and care provided by Emanuel’s staff.  Whether it was the nurse who held my hand while they inserted an [...]

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Local Profile: Village Home

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  Occasionally I will mention a trip to Village Home.  Have you ever wondered what I am referring to?  I thought I would use today to share with you our “community college for homeschoolers” in the Portland Metro area. What is Village Home? Village Home Education Resource Center serves homeschool families in Beaverton and Portland, [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Winter Wonderland

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  This blog is linking up with other Wordless Wednesday posters.

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When Family Resists: Your Child

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Have you considered homeschooling?  I mean REALLY considered homeschooling?  Considered it to the point where you mention it to your family? I’m guessing you get reactions from “ARE YOU NUTS?” to “No WAY!” to “That’s a cool idea!”.  Every family will react differently.  How you react to them will determine your experience as a homeschooler. [...]

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Vineyard Worship I Love Your Presence Review & Download Giveaway 1/30/12

Synopsis:   I Love Your Presence was recorded live at the Burn Bright: Worship and The Kingdom Of God conference, hosted by Vineyard Worship. Several hundred worship leaders and worshippers gathered in the Arizona desert to explore the nature of God’s kingdom through music and teaching with some of the Vineyard’s most gifted communicators and [...]

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Happy Chinese New Year!

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Credit: Prisqua.com Today, the Chinese celebrate a new year. 2012 is the Year of the Dragon.  For our family we will be trying not to think of today (It’s my father’s birthday). What a fantastic day for a craft project!  We are going to be enjoying 3 crafts from Family Fun Magazine. Good-Luck Goldfish We [...]

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Deal Alert: We Choose Virtues!

We Choose Virtues is one of my new favorite vendors.  Our family is currently reviewing a couple of the products and cannot wait to share how it has helped us learn lasting character traits! I just received notice this morning from Heather that they are making some reductions in pricing.  This means they are having [...]

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The Labor Week

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The Homeschool Mother’s Journal began as a single post by Sue on a Friday morning, and turned into a link-up for homeschool mothers across the blog-O-sphere to share a piece of their journey with one another each week. . To visit the most recent Homeschool Mother’s Journal post, please click HERE. This was the week [...]

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