• 20 Quotes that Honor Good Dads | Renée at Great Peace #family #dads #dadquotes #familybonding #ihsnet
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    20 Amazing Quotes for Good Dads

    Being a good dad is so much more than just throwing around a baseball in the field. A good dad possesses many different qualities that help their children grow and thrive. I have gathered several different quotes for good dads to give you some insight into what a great dad does. Inspirational quotes for families helps us to realized how blessed we are, and just how peaceful our lives can be when we recognize the love and joy we have. There are so many different things that are special about good dads. From the moment a dad lays his eyes on his children, he knows he wants to do the…

  • 15 Healthy Zucchini Side Dish Family Dinner Ideas | Renee at Great Peace #mealplanning #meals #familydinner #dinnerideas
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    Zucchini Side Dish Family Dinner Ideas

    I love to cook. I love developing family dinner ideas using what I have available in my kitchen without a lot of pre-planning. But, I find myself struggling sometimes to come up with a side dish. I get so tired of steamed broccoli! So, I decided to create an easy resource for zucchini side dishes to enjoy. For this zucchini side dishes collection I’ve focused on recipes that are low-carb and low-glycemic. They all fit the Trim Healthy Mama eating plan. For those who don’t know Trim Healthy Mama is a low-glycemic eating plan that teaches you how to balance, healthy carbs, with healthy fats. It’s not too overwhelming and…

  • Ohio Homeschooling How to Get started | Great Peace Living #homeschooling #ohiohomeschool #ihsnet #homeschoomom
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    Ohio Homeschooling Legalities, Notification and Assessments

    Ohio Homeschooling Requirements I homeschooled in Ohio for many years. I started when my son was just 4 years old, but he was to turn 5 in September, after the district’s cut-off date. But, I knew that it was the right choice for him. While the state laws of Ohio allow for home education, there are requirements which govern the way a family proceeds with home education. Compared to other states, Ohio is considered a moderate state in which to home educate a child. The laws are simple to follow but the requirements are a bit more involved than what is found in other states.  We homeschooled in the buckeye state until…

  • Music Field Trips for Homeschool Music Appreciation | | Renée at Great Peace #music #muiscappreciation #fieldtrips #homeschool #ihsnet
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    100+ Music Field Trips for Homeschool Music Appreciation

    Music Field Trips to Consider Exposing your child to live music field trips through live performances can go a long way in the overall artistic development of your child.As we continue to explore ways to teach music appreciation in homeschool we can’t forget how important it is to take musical field trips. Whether your goal is to inspire musical creativity or to encourage a love for beautiful musical art by attending a live performance you can offer your child a chance to see first hand the impact that music can have on themselves and those around them. While I have done my best to ensure that I have fairly represented…