• Ideas for Family Bonding Activities | Renee at Great Peace #family #familybonding #familybondingactivities #familyideas #familybondingideas
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    35 Ideas for Family Bonding Activities

    Spending time together is so important for family bonding. However, it isn’t always possible to find concrete time daily for that important connection. That’s why it’s important to purposely schedule family bonding activities. From after schooling activities, to work, and other engagements it can seem impossible to find a time that everyone can be together in the same room at the same time. This is why it is crucial to set aside time at least once a month to facilitate a family bonding day. Having a once a month family bonding day will give you all the opportunity to clear your schedules at least once a month in order to…

  • 5 Confidence Boosting FREE Resources for Teaching Music in Homeschool | ReneeatGreatPeace.com #music #homeschool #homeschoolmom #homeschooling #musicinhomeschool #ihsnet
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    5 Confidence Boosting Resources for Teaching Music in Homeschool

    For many homeschool moms teaching music in homeschool can seem a bit daunting. This is especially true if you haven’t had a background in music. But, outstanding music education resources can give you the confidence to teach music in your homeschool without feeling overwhelmed. Music is an amazing subject to teach in homeschool. That’s because at it’s very core music encompasses math, science and the arts. It can truly a STEAM based study.

  • 80 Fabulous Fall Dinner Ideas for Your Family | Renee at Great Peace #mealplanning #familydinnerideas #familydinner #Falldinner #dinnerideas #dinner #fallyfamilydinners #ReneeatGreatPeace
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    80 Fabulous Fall Dinner Ideas for Your Family

    The fall months offer up several opportunities to create amazing and delicious flavor combinations. In the fall months, comfort food is usually the name of the game. With so many different delicious vegetables in season and several different fall flavor profiles to choose from, you should have no trouble finding fall dinner ideas to serve your family this season. These recipes are truly soul-warming comfort foods that your family will love. You’ll find all you need right here to create some new and exciting dishes for your family.

  • How to Teach Music in Homeschool | Renée at Great Peace #homeschool #music #muiscappreciation #ihsnet
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    The Ultimate How to Teach Music in Homeschool Guide

    Homeschooling is life schooling, I say this time and again. Homeschool music appreciation curriculum doesn’t have to look like books and paper.  The best way to teach music in homeschool is to have music playing in your homeschooling. I think it’s important for homeschoolers to round out a child’s education with a study of the arts. We do this in a variety of ways like, visiting art museums, studying classic composers, enrolling in an art class or music lessons or just viewing or  listening to great works of art.  This post is made possible by Gentle Guitar and contains sponsored content as well as affiliate advertisement links to third party sites. In…

  • Quotes for a Joyful Marriage | Renee at Great Peace #marriage #marriagemoments #quotes #marriagequotes #joyfulmarriage
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    20 Quotes for a Joyful Marriage

    Marriage should be a joyous union of two people seeking to walk together in life. Marriage can actually be downright blissful when treated properly. In fact, there are Quotes for a Joyful Marriage that can help to remind and motivate us of just how important joy is within a relationship.  Marriage turns a house into a home, instilling a strong union between a couple. Maintaining a joyous marriage and relationship is important to the way you interact. When it comes to maintaining a joyful marriage, it does take some work. Because, let’s face it, life isn’t always easy and we can let the struggles of life interfere with our marriage…

  • Homeschooling 11th Grade Curriculum Choices | Renee at Great Peace #homeschool #ihsnet #homeschoolmoms #homeschooling #homeschoolcurriculum
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    Homeschooling 11th Grade Curriculum Choices

    Have you started back to homeschool yet? Homeschooling high school doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Though, I have to admit I do understand that overwhelming feeling. This year we are homeschooling 11th grade. See what curriculum choices I’m making for the school year. When I started homeschooling I kept telling myself, just take it one year at a time. And, for the most part that’s what I’ve tried to do. Of course, by the time 9th grade came along I needed a general four year plan. Yet, I’ve been flexible enough to know that I can make changes as needed.  He stunned me this summer by telling me he isn’t…