Have you ever come across the Homemaker’s Creed by Betty Crocker? You can see it on page 103 of this Google Books preview. Betty may not be a real person (she was a fake persona made up by General Mills), but the creed has been inspiring homemakers for decades! Of course, homemaking isn’t exactly the…
Being a teenager is tricky. It’s a confusing, awkward, in-between state between the independence of adulthood and the dependence of childhood. The whole confusion of the age can make it difficult for teens to achieve some goals. It’s not that they don’t have goals or don’t want to work to achieve them, they just sometimes…
Every parent wants what’s best for their child. So when they’re young, you create goals for them and help them to achieve those goals. But eventually, every child has to start creating their own goals and figuring out how to achieve them. But they don’t have to go it alone. Instead, they can use a…
I look forward to the Winter Olympics every four years and I’m excited the Winter Olympics begin next month! This year it will take place in PyeongChang, South Korea! Although the country hosted the Summer Olympics in 1988, this is the first time South Korea will be hosting the Winter Olympics. I thought it…
Smartphone apps and desktop programs that are used to track your life can be found within seconds by a few quick strokes on a keyboard or a couple of swipes on a smart phone screen. These apps can send handy reminder notifications, don’t have limits on space, can sync with contacts, and even sometimes sync…
Fun Facts for Valentine’s Day Everyone knows (or at least I assume so) that Saint Valentine’s Day falls on February 14th. The majority of people refer to this holiday simply as Valentine’s Day. However, others refer to it as the Feast of Saint Valentine. The origin of this holiday was a day to celebrate Saint Valentinus…
Using Bible Journaling for Advent I love Advent and the Christmas Season. The two gel together, they ebb and flow perfectly, they go together like peas and carrots. Advent is such an important time for me and my entire family as it is a good way to quiet our hearts and soul as we prepare…
If you haven’t seen The Nativity Story Movie, you need to add it to your list of Christmas movies! This movie is produced by Warner Brothers and is a very realistic account of Jesus’ life. Today I am sharing with you some fun facts about the film, a fun Nativity craft for the entire family…
St. Nicholas Day Resources Have you as a Christian ever wondered how you can tie in Santa without deviating from God’s Holy Word and your beliefs or having to lie to your children about a magical man who breaks into your home just to leave presents? Well, we did too. We actually do not do…
Thanksgiving History We’re barely into October. However, fall is here and believe it or not, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Big meals, family gatherings, leftovers for days, memories and major clean ups. Thanksgiving is a time to remind ourselves of all the reasons to be thankful. Before I continue, let’s discuss some fun facts about…
FALL IS COMING! FALL IS COMING! I’m sure you’ve noticed by now I’ve been on an apple kick lately. Between my Applesauce Instant Pot recipe, my Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies, Apple Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread, and Apple Cider, September has become known as the month of the apple in this house. During this time…
After completing the anatomy study in Classical Conversations Cycle 3, it’s time to start learning the Periodic Table of Elements! Science is one of the most important subjects you can teach in homeschool for a variety of reasons. If you’re raising your child with a Christian worldview, they need to understand what they will be…