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Set Your Minds: Making Lord’s Day Preparations
Preparing for Worship For so many years, I felt like Sunday mornings were filled with rushing and lack of control. This was never my intention. I desire to be prepared both physically and spiritually to go into worship with a mind set to offer praise to the Father in humility of spirit. Read all of the Set Your Mind Worship Series for Women. As mom’s we often put the needs of our family ahead of our own needs. I found that for me, that extended especially to the mornings of the Lord’s Day; because I knew that it was the right thing to do, take care of…
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25 Delectable Tomato Based Soup Recipes are Perfect for Winter
Winter has definitely set in. And in our home so has the winter-time illnesses. Our whole family came down with Bronchitis and I don’t think I left the house more than 5 times the entire month of December because of it. When it’s cold and the family is also sick there is nothing more warming, or comforting than a hot bowl of soup. And for me, tomato based soup is what does it for me. . My most favorite comfort food is an ooey gooey grilled cheese sandwich with a bowl of traditional tomato soup. But tomato vegetable soup and tomato basil soups are also yummy and delicious. This post contains…
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Using a Self-Guided History Curriculum for High School Homeschool
By the time a student is in high school they most likely are working at an independent level. This is true for my son. It’s been true for several years now. In fact, he’s become his own teacher so to speak, while I’ve become more of a facilitator ensuring he is completing assigned work, reviewing any needed content and tracking his work. This new system is made all the easier with the use of a self-guided history curriculum. This post contains affiliate advertisement links to 3rd party sites. Notgrass History has been such a blessing to our homeschooling lives. It started a couple of years ago when I was busy…
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15 Essentials Moms Should Keep in the Car in Winter
With each season it’s important to be prepared in the event that our car breaks down. Winter is no exception. There are 15 things that are essential to keep in your car in winter. Winter will be here in no time and chances are that means snow and perhaps lots of it at times. There are some people that believe that their keys and a full tank of gas are all they need to hit the road during there winter months. While sometimes you can get away with being underprepared, the winter is not usually one of those times. Things like ice, snow and cold temperatures can make winter driving…
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10 MORE Ways to Study the Periodic Table of Elements
Science can be dry and boring. Or, it can be an exciting hands-on adventure. And the periodic table is no exception. Oh sure, that table is full of what could be dull facts that can make many the student’s head swirl with boredom. But, that table also contains a lot of fascinating information. I wrote previously about 10 cool ways to study the periodic table and it’s become one of the most searched out posts on my site. There are some cool ideas there and you should really check it out. But first, I decided to bring you another 10 ways to study the periodic table. This post contains affiliate…
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100 Must Read Things for Parents of Gifted Children to Read
Being a parent to a gifted child is in itself a gift. Although, there will be many days when we’ll think it’s the opposite. Parenting a gifted child comes with great joys as well as extreme frustrations. Often we are tested in our role as parents. On the one hand we become, seemingly the only advocate for our own children. On the other hand, we struggle to manage the day to day need to fill our child’s mind like we’d fill their stomachs. Knowing how to find a balance between letting them soar, and letting them be children at the same time isn’t an easy task. In fact, it can…
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100 Proven Ways to Have a Stronger Marriage
A marriage is a living entity. It grows and changes over time. It is two people working together to in a symbiotic relationship. But, just as anything without proper sustenance, without proper care, it can become stagnant. That doesn’t mean it’s dead, it is still possible to grow a stronger marriage. Daily, you have the freedom to choose. You can decide to work toward stronger marriage. And, you can choose how you will love your husband. It’s a powerful choice. Your attitude about your marriage can serve as an essential building block for a long-lasting marriage. One that is sustained by love, joy and peace. This post contains affiliate advertisement links…
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10 Cool Ways to Study the Periodic Table in Homeschool
I remember in school having to memorize sections of the periodic table. I remember thinking how boring it was. I also remember that I would memorize what I needed to know for the test, but would forget most of it, if not all of it, after the test was over. As you know Young Man has one of those minds that loves to absorb facts. He digests information like most women digest chocolate, with much passion. Over the years I’ve watched as he applies his mind to study of various things and been amazed because he will recall those bits of information years later at seemingly random times. That’s how…
