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Nature Study Happens…Naturally, part 1

May 14, 2012

“We are all meant to be naturalists, each in his own degree, and it is inexcusable to live in a world so full of the marvels of plant and animal life and to care for none of these things.” ~ Charlotte Mason Kids naturally like to explore outside, and will inevitably find all sorts [...]

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Carnival of the Post and Glo Bible App Winner

May 11, 2012

Guess what today is? Yep, it’s Friday, but more importantly, today is the day we get to announce the winner of the Glo Bible Premium App. And, now – drum roll please – Congratulations to Daniele at Domestic Serenity! (Entry #225 chosen by Rafflecopter) Her top three educational apps are Stack the States, Math Magic, and Brain Pop. There [...]

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Mother’s Day Crafts for the Younger Set

May 10, 2012

In our home, we tend to do the majority of our crafts when holidays are hitting close. With Mother’s Day coming up, my children love to make me lots of their own art projects, complete with the usual “I love you, Mommy.” They also love to look for ideas on new things to make, and [...]

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Photos of Spring

May 9, 2012

Spring sprung in central Texas (and summer is HOT on its heels), and we have been reaping the benefits from getting outside. We take walks during the week to get fresh air and exercise, and lately they are all turning in to nature walks! My oldest son (8) always has an eye out for [...]

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Meet Angela!

May 8, 2012

Who Am I? My name is Angela, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to the HSBA Post. First and foremost, I have been married to my husband, John, for fifteen years. I am mom to two never- been-to-school boys, affectionately referred to as “The Big One” and “The Little One.” John [...]

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Lunch Ideas for Homeschoolers

May 7, 2012

I am NOT creative at lunch time, but that has much to do with my children. They are quite happy with Peanut Butter and Jelly EVERY day. I like variety…them, not so much. Within the last year, though, my oldest son started to prefer having a hot lunch or something other than PB&J. I’ve had [...]

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23 Apps for Homeschoolers {and a Glo Bible Give-Away}

May 5, 2012

When I was a kid we had no computers. We played outside a lot and read and colored and rode bikes. We learned by doing with very little technological input. This has changed. My children know how to use a computer, a BluRay player, a Wii console, a flat-screen TV, the iPad, an iPhone, a [...]

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Lowest Common Denominator Mothering

May 4, 2012

Earlier this spring, my husband and my father flew to the other side of the world for a month-long missions trip. Eight children missing their daddy, an unwelcome skunk family taking up residence in our crawl space, and the usual “Daddy’s Gone” catastrophes — but in the midst of that, I had a special treat. [...]

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