How does she? How does she keep her house so clean? How does she get her children to behave so well? How does she maintain her perfect looks? How does she manage to participate in all those activities? How does she work full time and still keep up with everything? How does sheContinue Reading
M is for Memory Work – The ABCs of Homeschooling {guest post – Candace}
I am going to be sharing with you today for the letter M all about Memory Work in our homeschool! When I set out to homeschool, over 7 years ago, I never even thought about memory work and never imagined it would take such a huge place of importance in our home! But, truly, GodContinue Reading
Streamlining Mealtime for the Homeschooling Family
I hope everyone is enjoying the new look of My Joy-Filled Life! I know I am! Go ahead and leave me a comment and tell me what you think! Today I’m over at Holy Spirit-Led Homeschooling sharing how our family of 9 manages mealtimes to make our days run a little more smoothly. Continue Reading
Fabulous Fall Sale at A+ Interactive Math {plus a giveaway}
This post includes affiliate links. Thanks for your support of this site! Please see my disclosure for more information. A+ Interactive Math by TutorSoft Inc. is an online math program for kids in K1 – Algebra 1, with more levels being added. It uses all 3 of the major learning methods – audio, visual, textContinue Reading
Handling Chores for Homeschoolers
As a full time homeschooling mother of two wonderful children (in different grades) who has her own business run out of her home, a handful of animals, and who has an OCD for cleaning, I often find that doing chores can get pushed to the bottom of the list of things to doContinue Reading
What Are Lapbooks?
I am thrilled to be participating in the ABC’s of Homeschooling series hosted by My Joy Filled Life! Each of the 26 contributors has chosen a letter of the alphabet to write a topic about homeschooling! I pounced on the letter L so that I could share with you our love of including LAPBOOKSContinue Reading
Confessions of a Disposable-Diaper-User
Cloth diapers have made a HUGE comeback in the past decade. Not only have they gained in popularity, they are also more user-friendly and there is a wide variety of styles, brands, and features to choose from – no more pins or plastic pants! Having seven kids, we have changed many diapers! And currently,Continue Reading
See the Light – Art Curriculum Giveaway
This post includes affiliate links. Thanks for your support of this site! Please see my disclosure for more information. I recently tried out a wonderful art curriculum in our homeschool that was actually a success for us! In the past, art has always been pushed aside, put on the back burner, and hit or missContinue Reading
3 Ways to Make Your Husband’s Business Trips Good Experiences for Your Family – MOM 2 MOM Mondays (guest post – Crystal)
I believe some of the most difficult days of my life are the days that I have to juggle everything on my plate all on my own. They are the days that I run this gig called parenting/homeschooling/mothering solo. These are the days when my husband travels without us, usually forContinue Reading
The Nature Bible – for kids {a review & giveaway}
This post includes affiliate links. Thanks for your support of this site! Please see my disclosure for more information. Do you have a nature lover in your home? Do they love exploring and experiencing all of God’s miraculous creation? Then I have the perfect Bible just for them! The Nature Bible from Thomas Nelson isContinue Reading
