A couple of years ago, I was leading a bible study group for young girls. I assigned them a Bible verse each week to memorize. We wrote them on index cards, recited them together, and learned the meaning. Without fail, every week the girls would return and say they just couldn’t remember it. It … [Read more...] about Memorizing Scripture: You Can!
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Routines, Rituals, and Traditions
Routines, rituals, traditions. Some of my favorite things. I’m not sure what it is about doing something at the same time every day, every week, or every year that gives me such joy and peace, but there it is. When we were reading about the Passover this year, the verse that stood out to me … [Read more...] about Routines, Rituals, and Traditions
Staying on Task with Google Calendar
photo by Deannster So, I’ve not been too shy about admitting how deficient my attention span is. There are things one should do on a regular basis that just don’t cross my mind. Things like taking the laundry out of the washer and drying it before it turns into a science project. While I … [Read more...] about Staying on Task with Google Calendar
Menu Planning: Part 1
[Note: This is part of my series on Creating a Homekeeping Book that I posted last year.] Getting started: First, decide how many meals a day you'd like to plan. I originally left out snacks, and then started over when I realized I hadn't bought snacks at the store. My plan includes: … [Read more...] about Menu Planning: Part 1
Workboxes: Master Scheduler Form
Here is a little form I made for our workboxes. It is a basic guide of what to drop in each box each day. The PDF is below. Filling the boxes isn't difficult, but it's nice to have a routine laid out for me. I don't always do subjects in the same order, and I like to split up big chunks of … [Read more...] about Workboxes: Master Scheduler Form
I Wasn’t Always Homegrown: Part 2
Read I wasn't always...part one here I took one look at the little pink line and knew. All those decisions I’d been putting off were going to have to be dealt with. Soon. I looked in the mirror and just stared at my face, trying to feel something. I knew I should be scared or happy, or even … [Read more...] about I Wasn’t Always Homegrown: Part 2
