By: Martianne Stanger For my children, one of the highlights of spring each year is seeing the herring run by visiting local runs as a family and going on annual field trips with an area homeschool group. There’s just something magical about the annual migration of herring back to their breeding grounds. The way … More Follow Those Herring at Local Festivals
Mom blogger, Rachel Ventura , shares how her love for crochet began. … More My Love For Crochet
By: Sandy Churchill Last week, my 11 year-old son Tim helped me create a traditional salt dough “crown of thorns” for the season of Lent. The project was for our CCD religious education class, but the lessons can extend to each of us as a life lesson. In the spirit of the Lenten season leading … More A Lenten Crown
By: Sandy Churchill As a homeschooler, almost anything can be a learning opportunity—but engaging in the political process is brimming with hands-on lessons, patriotic conversation, and controversial talking points. Our ten year-old is a political enthusiast who enjoys staying up to watch televised debates with as much zest as he expresses for some of … More Embracing Democracy
By: Martianne Stanger Christmas. Chanukah. Kwanzaa. No matter what holiday you celebrate this season, one thing seems to be on many folks’ minds: presents! Which gifts might we might give and which we might receive? My thoughts are no different. As I prepare for Christmas, I, too, think about presents. However, I do not just … More Enjoy the Precious Present This Season
Summer is quickly winding down and families everywhere are preparing to go back to school. While the thought of carpool schedules, new school supplies, and upcoming homework battlers, this can seem like a stressful time for everyone. That’s why we’ve put together a list of tips to ensure a smooth back-to-school transition for the whole … More Back-to-School Tips
By: Rachel Ventura Looking for something healthy, filling and delicious to eat? Look no further!! This is perfect to bring to parties and cookouts, to make as a side dish for dinner, and you can even top your green salad with this and no dressing would even be needed! Bean Salad: 1 can black eyed … More Bean Salad
Summer is in full swing and many of us are spending more time near the water. If you’re like most parents you probably assume that once your child exits the water their risk of drowning is over. But “dry” drowning, or “secondary” drowning can occur hours after your child has finished swimming for the day. … More Dry Drowning & What Parents Need to Know
By: Jessica Aldred Pizza, chicken nuggets (not tenders), cheese, noodles (with cheese) and the occasional hot dog (all slathered in ketchup)- These are the core of my child’s daily menu. I can get him to eat a few other things, but these are the rinse and repeat items on my ‘kids’ menu. When I first … More Picky Eaters
By: Martianne Stanger Spring has arrived and so has the glorious sun! Don’t you just love it? I do! I love how it warms body and soul. I also love how it beckons us all to head outside to bask and enjoy. Indeed, since spring arrived, our family has been relishing simple times outside. Perhaps, … More Spring has arrived!
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