My Favorite Homeschool Choices (for First Grade and Preschool)

My Favorite Homeschool Choices (for First Grade and Preschool)

It's almost September, the Back-To-School sales are winding down, and I've seen school buses in my neighborhood. Just like reading recap posts of other people's years, I love seeing what other families choose for their homeschool curriculum. So, today I'm sharing mine with you!

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Four Essential Things Moms Do To Thrive

Four Essential Things Moms Do To Thrive

When I was working full time (until my second child was born), I had grand visions of being so on top of everything if I ever became a stay-at-home mom. Now that I have three kids at home full time, I feel like I've made a little progress but (I really think) only because I've changed some of the ways I do things. Working outside the home or inside the home as a mom, there is always so much that has to get done and not enough hours in the day.  

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New Site Page - Children's Catechism Resources

New Site Page - Children's Catechism Resources

I've mentioned it before, but one of the main reasons I started this blog was because when I was teaching my oldest the children's catechism, I felt like there wasn't anything out there (Pinterest, blogs, etc.) the way there was with so many other things for little kids! You could find thousands of printables for apples but then there is absolutely nothing for the children's catechism!

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The Different Versions of the "Children's Catechism" Explained

The Different Versions of the "Children's Catechism" Explained

A simple Google search including words like "Kids", "Catechism", and "Westminster" will leave you with a handful of different (although yes, similar) versions of the same thing.

The goal in this post is to clarify the differences so that you can make a choice of what to use and also best utilize all the resources that are out there (even if your numbering or wording doesn't match exactly).

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The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Book and Activity Book Review

The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Book and Activity Book Review

Today, we're looking at the children's book, The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross and the accompanying activity book. I'm especially excited about this post because in addition to sharing a great new (to me) book, I get to actually mail a copy of each of these to one of you! So, make sure you get to the bottom of the post for a giveaway of these books!

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Liturgy of the Ordinary (Book Review) and How It Could Change Your Ordinary

Liturgy of the Ordinary (Book Review) and How It Could Change Your Ordinary

Sometimes I read a book or blog and think to myself, "I wish I could be real-life friends with this person!" There's just something about the way they write about their life that makes you feel that just spending time with them would make your life better too.

That is exactly how I felt about Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Harrison Warren.

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