Most parents are in agreement that we want to see more of Christ in Christmas. It is so easy to get caught up in the good things of the season and forget the best thing…Jesus. Sure, we’ll read the Bible story and remind our kids often what Christmas is really about, but the magnificence of it all … [Read more...] about Christmas Gifts for Jesus
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Art Appreciation Made Simple
Picture study is a technique I learned about when studying the Charlotte Mason style of homeschooling. Looking for a simple way to help your kids appreciate different artists and begin to see the differences between styles? Picture study is a fun and simple way to do this. How to do a picture … [Read more...] about Art Appreciation Made Simple
Welcome to Homegrown Mom
Welcome! If I could find a way to squeal and clap my hands with glee in print, I’d be doing just that. I have been engrossed with praying and thinking and planning for this launch for the last couple of months. I am so excited about this new site! I am going to try to rein in my penchant for … [Read more...] about Welcome to Homegrown Mom
I don’t make my bed and other confessions…
I am making many new friends here on my blog, so today I wanted to share a little about myself. There’s something you really need to know if we’re gonna be friends. I am a slob. Yes, I love to make lists and come up with housekeeping systems for fun, but the truth is I need those lists and … [Read more...] about I don’t make my bed and other confessions…
Thanksgiving Links
Some links for Thanksgiving: Exemplify Online: An article I wrote,A New Tradition for Giving Thanks Scholastic:The first Thanksgiving. This is an awesome resource I used with my girls last year. There’s videos about the first Thanksgiving, life on the Mayflower, and daily life of the … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Links
A New Tradition for Giving Thanks
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here and in the US and it is a great time of year to instill a thankful heart in our children. Many families, ours included, go around the table and have each person state what they are thankful for. We actually do this on other days, too, trying to increase thankfulness … [Read more...] about A New Tradition for Giving Thanks
