Archives for 2010

Should we force our children to share?

To share or not to share that is the question. Should we force our children to share? Most, if not all parents want their children to share their toys with other children. By sharing their toys, our children learn how to be kind to others — definitely a noble goal. But I read this article […]

Filed Under: Home Management · Recipes

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

This peanut butter and chocolate baked oatmeal will be a staple in our house for years to come. Almost a year ago one of my favorite food bloggers, Lynn, showed me her recipe for peanut butter baked oatmeal. I'd tried plain baked oatmeal before and hadn't liked it that much, but this peanut butter version […]

Filed Under: Curriculum

All Through the Ages, by Christine Miller

Welcome to my Build Your Own Homeschool Library series where I'm sharing with my readers some of my favorite books from my homeschool shelf. Please note that all the posts in this series contain my own opinions, and I have not been compensated by any publishing company for any of the content. Overview One of the […]

Filed Under: Family

The Best Mother's Day Gift

As I wrote a couple weeks ago, Joely recently accepted Christ. So today during the morning service, Jeff had the opportunity to baptize her. What better Mother's Day gift could I have but to know that all three of my children have made the most important decision of all — to follow Christ.

Filed Under: Home Management

Trying to streamline my day with freezer cooking

Can freezer cooking actually help with my menu planning schedules? I've mentioned before how my schedule often makes cooking dinner difficult. Teaching piano three days a week from 3 to 6 and then having evening activities several other days make cooking dinner a challenge. I know of course that if I planned ahead — made […]

Filed Under: Curriculum