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Biology at Home: Yes I Can

When I decided to homeschool for high school I spent about 3 seconds worrying about the dreaded Biology course. How do I replicate a lab in my own home? Do I even want to dissect a … [Continue reading...]

God Gave Us Love

Author: Lisa Tawn Bergren Art: Laura J. Bryant Ages: 0-3 Format: Board Book Publisher: Waterbrook Press Cost: $6.99/$7.99 CAN ISBN: 978-0-307-73027-5 … [Continue reading...]

Mother’s Day is Coming! Wahl Home Relief Initiative

Mother’s Day is coming, May 13th! What are you going to do for the superhero in your life? Can I suggest giving her something to help with the aches and pains of her busy life? … [Continue reading...]

Hunter Creek Hike ~ Reno, NV

I’m BACK! (At least I hope I am!) I made an unexpected trip to Reno, NV the week of April 15th. After a rough week of dealing with issues, our family congregated at my brother’s stead … [Continue reading...]

Review: Critical Thinking Company Inference Jones Beginning

My daughter's favorite subject is logic. When I think of logic companies, I automatically think of The Critical Thinking Company. When we had the opportunity to review a product my daughter chose … [Continue reading...]

God’s Great Covenant NT 1 The Gospels Review

My question: How can a child be taught the concepts of the Bible without overwhelming them with details? Answer: God's Great Covenant by Classical Academic Press God’s Great Covenant … [Continue reading...]

Review: The 5 Love Languages of Children

Author(s): Dr. Gary Chapman/Ross Campbell Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: Moody Publishers; New Edition edition (February 1, 2012) ISBN#: 0802403476/978-0802403476 To be … [Continue reading...]

I Stand Firm

Statue in OHSU garden. You’ve heard the news. The anti stay-at-home mom comments from a person who before today I never even heard of (I’m not a political junkie) Here’s the statement: … [Continue reading...]

Learning to read Nutrition Labels

The Boy has been using Intellego Unit Studies’ Health curriculum. I am really happy to have this unit. It takes him about 15-25 minutes a day to complete the assignments… except for … [Continue reading...]

Pastels & Perspective

This month we are studying Leonardo da Vinci who was born this month in 1452. Our lesson today was to study “The Last Supper”. This famous painting was the request of his employer, … [Continue reading...]

Life Promises for Couples by Gary Chapman

Life Promises for Couples by Gary Chapman Binding: Hardcover or eBook ISBN: 978-1-4143-6391-2/978-1-4143-6953-2 List Price: $9.99 Release Date: January … [Continue reading...]

Recycling Made Easy from Rubbermaid®

The door bell rang. The kids opened the door and found the box. They rushed to me with the box. “Mom, what’s in the box?” " “Open it now!” My kids love mail day… … [Continue reading...]

Review: Why Church Matters

Author: Joshua Harris Published: 8/16/11 ISBN: 9781601423849 Available in Paperback & e-Book Format Reviewed: Kindle e-Book Why Church Matters … [Continue reading...]

Haystack Rock with the Cousin

Spring break meant our cousin Candy came to visit us. One of her requests was to see the Oregon Coast. On Monday (the 26th) we found a break in the clouds and rushed to Cannon Beach. After … [Continue reading...]

CHICKENS!!

Our friends have raised chickens for the last 10 years. We decided this year to join them in the adventure. The goal is to raise 15 Cornish Cross chickens for 8 weeks for meat. In … [Continue reading...]