Adventures of a Catholic homeschooling family in Alaska.
Do you ever join others in bemoaning how entitled people seem to be now. All the things they expect to be given with little or no work involved? Or, as a parent the kids who think mom and dad are just there to meet their every whim? Yeah, we’ve got a little bit of [Read On]
If you enjoy paranormal books and don’t mind ones that hit a little closer to reality, then check out this particular title. I’m just doing the quick feature today and will be back later with a review. About the Book~ If you’re a fan of supernatural fiction then you will be captivated by this [Read On]
Like many people, I’ve had a life-long battle with my weight. I’ve had highs and lows and at times bought into what society is saying. Coming to terms with my body being MY body and not someone else’s has been a challenge and only attainable through relationship with God. That is the very premise [Read On]
It’s been 11 days since I officially started my Turbo Jam Challenge Pack and I thought I’d do an update. I’m following the beginner schedule for workouts, so it isn’t an every day thing. Last week had 4 days of exercise. It was supposed to be Monday through Thursday. But, I twisted my knee [Read On]
She’s doing a theme for each week and this week is graduation. Make sure you visit her post (if you haven’t already) to see a nice slide show of her son’s graduation from homeschool this week. None of the boys have had a graduation from school. And, I ran out of time to dig through [Read On]
Are you looking for some fun things to do with the kids? How about making a few kid friendly crafts using PVC Pipe. I suspect my boys would love these, too. (And they aren’t as dangerous as the foam over PVC pipe swords they made years ago!) This data in this infographic was assembled by [Read On]
Some day soon I hope to write up about attending the Alaska Catholic Youth Conference a few weeks ago. But, until then, I thought I’d share a photo of me with a few religious that attended the event in our Catholic Ninja poses. J wasn’t sure what to think.
Welcome to the Fluffy Fourth of July sponsored by Gnome’s Naturals and hosted by Life With Levi! Whether you’re just starting out using cloth diapers or already a fluffy pro, this giveaway prize offers something for everyone. I am almost wishing there was a little bun in the oven right now to enter myself. (We [Read On]
Our family enjoys a cup of orange juice on occasion. Granted the boys would drink it daily if I’d let them. But, they are thrilled to have a cup when I’ve picked up a carton at the store. A little bird had told me there was going to be a tasting at our local [Read On]
Before we homeschooled, the older boys attended parochial school. The uniform was simple, navy blue slacks and white shirts. One of my favorite brands of clothing to pick up for them was French Toast. Those double kneed pants were the most durable of the ones I bought! Once we began homeschooling, I sold or [Read On]
Protecting their children comes naturally for Zoe and Will Tyler – until their daughter Leah decides to actively destroy her own future. About the Book: Leah grew up in a privileged upper-middle class world. Her parents spared no expense for her happiness; she had all-but secured an Ivy League scholarship and a future as [Read On]
Welcome to the 68th edition of The Christian Home, a weekly Blog Magazine posted every Monday. Each article was submitted by various Christian Blog Authors. There are some wonderful articles submitted for this issue. I hope you will enjoy them. Gardening and Flowers Featured Columnist – Briana from I Can’t Decide is back with [Read On]
Dr. Seuss is one of those authors from my childhood that still endure as classics. Among the favorites is Green Eggs and Ham. Now I can share this story as well as The Sneetches and The Zax with the boys in a cartoon format that brings the original illustrations to life. About this Set: Dr. [Read On]
Well, I didn’t get everything done that I’d like. Today, I was off the computer until almost dinner time. So, not too much work got done today. What I did get done: wrote and scheduled several posts for this week (there are a LOT and more to be done) and tackled some of my inbox [Read On]
While part of me likes living my life by the seat of my pants, I know that a calendar and a list can be my friend so things do not slip through the cracks as easily. I’ve been doing a combination of listing upcoming reviews and giveaways on the blog with due dates if [Read On]
Welcome to the 13 Days of the Libby’s Lucky 13K Facebook Fan Celebration Libby’s Library is so grateful for all our readers, and fans, and wants to thank you by providing this giveaway. Co-hosted by Confessions of an Overworked Mom, and Day By Day In Our World, and some of our most favorite AWESOME bloggers. [Read On]
While I enjoy partaking of some hits that come out of Hollywood, I often find myself longing for a film that both entertains and calls one to grow in some aspect of a personal nature. The Way, staring Martin Sheen is just the kind of movie I love to find as it does both entertain [Read On]
While there are several mini-challenges I’d like to do, I decided this was such a fun one that I had to play for a short while. I recently updated the Facebook fan page with a new header using PicMonkey. But, I hadn’t gone back to try my hand at a regular collage. How [Read On]
A little while back, a group of concise books entered the house to help me grow as a parent. These are authored by Paul C. Reisser, M.D. and put out by The Focus on the Family Physicians Resource Council. In their pages, you will find a wealth of information to help guide Christian mothers [Read On]
I just heard about this great ‘event’ and felt drawn to participate. I already have some blog posts written and ready to go as we are having the most glorious weather up here at the moment. The rain isn’t supposed to arrive until Sunday and I’m sure we’ll be off enjoying the outdoors today and [Read On]
If you have a hankering to indulge in Christian suspense stories, then the trilogy I have to share about today just might be perfect for your reading list. About the Books: Deadly Disclosures: A Suspense-filled fiction mystery which answers an ominous question: How far will some go to silence an influential Christian [Read On]
She’s doing a theme for each week and this week is fathers. Make sure you visit her post (if you haven’t already) to see some lovely photos of her dad and husband this week. My Dad I didn’t get time to scan photos into the computer, so here’s one of him during his Coast Guard [Read On]
Math is one of those subjects that some people dread. And, I’m not always talking about the kids when I saw that! Personally, I love math and the very orderly way you can explain things through the patterns found. But, there are times when I dread teaching it as the boys have hit [Read On]
I’ve tried several different styles of slippers … ballerina style, the foam ones from the local department store and the moccasin style ones that really keep your feet toasty on cold, winter nights. New to me are the Nature’s Sleep memory foam slippers that feel like a little slice of heaven when you put them [Read On]
Now that P’s in high school, I’ve been giving more consideration to what life skills he needs to acquire before leaving the nest. Among the different ones I think he should have, you’ll find financial skills. Some things like balancing a checkbook might seem simple to an adult. But if you haven’t been taught how [Read On]
I shared in a quick post on the blog Facebook wall last week that I’d ordered the Turbo Jam Challenge Pack from Beachbody to help jump start a much needed quest for health. Almost all the weight I lost last year has crept back on my frame. And, I know that my comfort eating to [Read On]
Summertime is a great time to pick up a book that reads quickly and entertains in the process. If it also gets you thinking about about life’s bigger conundrums, then it’s a bonus! This particular book hits all three. About the Book: Once you’ve seen, you can’t unsee. Everything changes when you’ve looked at [Read On]
Welcome to the 67th edition of The Christian Home, a weekly Blog Magazine posted every Monday. Each article was submitted by various Christian Blog Authors. There are some wonderful articles submitted for this issue. I hope you will enjoy them. Design and Decorate Featured Columnist Deanna shows how her windows tilt in nicely for [Read On]
