• 5 Things To DO When Married to A Loner Husband | Renée at Great Peace #marriagemoments #marriage #peacefulmarriage #ihsnet
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    5 Things To DO when you are Married to a Loner

    When you are an extrovert married to a loner, you may find it difficult to navigate together through life. The truth is though, the match up of these different personalities can be an incredibly positive thing as long as you are communicating and taking the right steps to accommodate each other’s very different traits, and take time out for yourself.  Being married to a loner doesn’t have to be a bad thing! I know it can seem so lonely at time. And there may be days when you can’t wait for him to get home and just sit and talk to you, or hold hands while you watch TV. But,…

  • Why Art Appreciation Starts with Hands-On Art | Renée at Great Peace
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    Why Art Appreciation Starts with Hands-On Art

     Art appreciation is a wonderful area of study and the earlier you start the greater appreciation your child will have for a variety of art forms. Exposing children to art, early in life is often not seen as important as it should be. Instilling an appreciation for art within your children encourages self-expression, exploration, self-esteem, logical thinking, creativity and imagination. Experiencing art early in their youth also teaches children to think outside the box and provides them with the courage they need to take risks. Learning to appreciate something that you don’t understand is an almost impossible task. If you are hoping to instill art appreciation in your children, starting with…

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    5 of the Best Articles on the Web for Homeschooling an Only Child

    Do you homeschool an only child and feel like you are all alone in a sea filled with multiple child homeschoolers? I get it, but you are not alone. There are others out there like us. I’ve pulled together the best 5 articles on the web for homeschooling an only child and am sharing some additional resources for you as well.  This post contains affiliate advertisement links. Articles on the Web for Homeschooling an Only Child Homeschooling the Only Child – The Pros & Cons – Jamie at Simple Homeschool Advantages & Challenges of Homeschooling an Only Child – LeAnn at Hip Homeschool Moms Why Homeschooling an Only Child Rocks – Marcy at Ben and…

  • 30 Family Dinner Ideas for a Busy Weeknight | Renée at Great Peace #familydinnerideas #mealplanning #dinner #whatsfordinner
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    Family Dinner Ideas for a Busy Weeknight

    With parents schedules always expanding to accommodate extracurricular activities, work, and homeschool, what’s for dinner can be the last thing on their minds. No one wants to come home after a long day trying to decide what family dinner ideas to make on a busy weeknight. Staring at the open pantry and refrigerator attempting to come up with ideas can not only be frustrating but it can be downright exhausting. Keeping a running list of ideas on-hand makes it easy to decide in moments where decision fatigue make it hard to think.  This post contains affiliate advertisement links. There are several family dinner ideas for a busy weeknight that are perfect for those…

  • New Resource for Teaching Apologetics in Your Homeschool | Renée at Great Peace #homeschool #apologetics #fossils #science #ihsnet
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    New Resource for Teaching Apologetics in Your Homeschool

    How often have you as a Christian homeschooling mom set out to introduce a science concept to your child and you find yourself doing a lot of eye-rolling about the content? I’m guessing it happens a lot. That’s because as Christians we believe in a creation worldview. We know the importance of teaching apologetics in homeschool but struggle to find balance in the content presented in science materials. We believe that the earth is young. We believe that most geology is a marvelous time capsule of historical events that we see clearly spelled out in the Bible. But, mainstream science is set to prove that we are wrong. Lack of Good…

  • 8 Homemaking Tips to Organize Your Pantry | Renée at Great Peace #homemaker #keeperathome #householdchores
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    8 Homemaking Tips to Organize Your Pantry

    It seems as though the pantry can easily become a catch all, a place for you to hide away food boxes and cans and hope no one ever takes a look. Keeping the pantry organized can quickly become a household chore that no one wants to tackle. But, you can organize your pantry with eight simple tips. This way you can create a pantry that is functional and visually appealing!   Are feeling stress when you open your pantry? Or. do you find that you aren’t utilizing the food before it expires? Then it’s probably time to organize your pantry and give it an overhaul. And be sure to check out…

  • Family Dinner Ideas for a Get Together | Renée at Great Peace #mealplanning #familydinner #familydinnerideas #dinner #ihsnet
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    Easy Family Dinner Ideas for a Get Together

    When you are hosting a family dinner and get together, there are a lot of things to consider. From invitations, theme and more, there is a lot to prepare. While there is a lot to take care of, one of the most important aspects of the planning process is the menu. You are going to want to seek out some easy family dinner ideas for a get-together when it comes to a menu plan.  A dinner party is a fantastic way to spend time with friends or extended family. Connecting over delicious food and good conversation is a fantastic way to bond. After all, there is almost nothing that brings…