Not that I have so many people reading my blog as I hardly ever post!
I am telling you all about a giveaway and to check out one of my new favorite blogs to read.
www.organizedhomemakingforchrist.blogspot.com
Just go check her out and leave her a comment on what post you like most.
I have enjoyed all of them but have narrowed it down to 3 fav. posts. Check them out:
May 30th, a week in my kitchen. Her dh is on this one and I just love how he praises her!
Mar. 29th Homemaking in my home,
May 9th Barnes Homestead
She is such an encourager to all.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
FIAR
FIAR is Five In A Row children's curriculum, and it is wonderful!! I have used it off and on for 6 yrs. It is literature based and so easy to implement. I still love the Biblical Principle Approach to homeschooling and life, but homeschooling complete BPA is not possible right now. We incorporate BP in our Bible and life, but we are a Charlotte Mason-ish mix. FIAR fits perfectly for the elementary years to early jr. high.
We are currently rowing The Tale Of Petter Rabbit, in volume 2. Mrs. Lambert pulls out so many learning opportunities in all subjects, all you have to do is add math and phonics. We do add other language arts subjects as the children get older. This really is a complete curriculum, you don't need to add more.
FIAR also sells some Fold and Learns (lapbook) to go along with some of the books. This has enhanced our studies greatly and made teaching for me even easier. It is not overwhelming like some of the other lapbooks I have purchased.
Well, I am off to read to my children and have some fun learning =)
We are currently rowing The Tale Of Petter Rabbit, in volume 2. Mrs. Lambert pulls out so many learning opportunities in all subjects, all you have to do is add math and phonics. We do add other language arts subjects as the children get older. This really is a complete curriculum, you don't need to add more.
FIAR also sells some Fold and Learns (lapbook) to go along with some of the books. This has enhanced our studies greatly and made teaching for me even easier. It is not overwhelming like some of the other lapbooks I have purchased.
Well, I am off to read to my children and have some fun learning =)
Monday, August 18, 2008
I turned 34 yesterday, praise be to God. My children blessed me so much.
Our church had a wonderful service in the redwoods with lunch afterwards. When I stepped out of the van, dh dropped me off in front, I could smell the beautiful air!! What a difference and how lovely it was =) That is where I would like to live. But, I am content to live in our rental and who knows what God has for us later.
We officially start school a week from today. I will be spending this week organizing and decluttering our school area, the dining room. The whole house needs to be gone through, but I can only do what I can do. My health has been limiting me more than usual these past 5 months.
We have always filled for our own private school affidavit, but this year we signed up under an ind. private christian school. I am looking forward to field trips and optional Friday classes for the children. There is also this kind of dread in me, I feel in bondage already and we have not even started. We will see how this goes. I need help with high school transcripts, credits and such and this will help us.
Our church had a wonderful service in the redwoods with lunch afterwards. When I stepped out of the van, dh dropped me off in front, I could smell the beautiful air!! What a difference and how lovely it was =) That is where I would like to live. But, I am content to live in our rental and who knows what God has for us later.
We officially start school a week from today. I will be spending this week organizing and decluttering our school area, the dining room. The whole house needs to be gone through, but I can only do what I can do. My health has been limiting me more than usual these past 5 months.
We have always filled for our own private school affidavit, but this year we signed up under an ind. private christian school. I am looking forward to field trips and optional Friday classes for the children. There is also this kind of dread in me, I feel in bondage already and we have not even started. We will see how this goes. I need help with high school transcripts, credits and such and this will help us.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Bible time..
Psalm 33:20 tells us "We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield."
It is so very important for us to read and memorize God's Word, it is the absolute Truth. He is faithful to His Word and gives us strength.
Believe that his Word is Truth, believe in His promises.
For at least one thing each day, be thankful, even if it seems small.
Do not give up, have faith. Hebrew 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11 is about faith. There are many scriptures on faith.
Boy, do I struggle with this almost daily. Living with a chronic illness, taking care of 6 children, homeschooling and being in my early 30's with my hubby is difficult. Some days I wonder what on earth am I doing, or trying to do? But I don't have to wonder! God knows, he has a perfect plan and I just need to rest in Him, read His Word, believe, be thankful and have faith.
When it comes down to it, only what is eternal really matters.
It is so very important for us to read and memorize God's Word, it is the absolute Truth. He is faithful to His Word and gives us strength.
Believe that his Word is Truth, believe in His promises.
For at least one thing each day, be thankful, even if it seems small.
Do not give up, have faith. Hebrew 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11 is about faith. There are many scriptures on faith.
Boy, do I struggle with this almost daily. Living with a chronic illness, taking care of 6 children, homeschooling and being in my early 30's with my hubby is difficult. Some days I wonder what on earth am I doing, or trying to do? But I don't have to wonder! God knows, he has a perfect plan and I just need to rest in Him, read His Word, believe, be thankful and have faith.
When it comes down to it, only what is eternal really matters.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Thankful journal
On my wedding anniversary (Nov. 25), I decided to start a thankful journal. I figured it would help my attitude and thoughts if I was thinking on things that were lovely, true, pure and of good report. I wanted to start this journal only about dh. It has been great and it really has helped me to be more thankful for my hubby.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Hmmm....
Lets try this again. I had given up on this blog as again I had trouble signing in with my password and e-mail. I am so blog illiterate! I wish I could have somone come over and show me step by step on how to put all the neat stuff on here.
Anyways, I have spent way too much time on here already just trying to access this blog again. I'll have to update later...
Anyways, I have spent way too much time on here already just trying to access this blog again. I'll have to update later...
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Didn't do such a good job...
at blogging, now did I?? LoL I tried to blog, but couldn't access it and gave up. Well, actually didn't have the time or energy to continue trying. It was bothering me because I couldn't even post on someone elses blog. Hopefully this is all taken care of now.
Things are pretty much the same. My oldest dd turns 16 in 12 days!! We have 3 more dc's b-days coming soon also.
On Dec. 7th, I changed my diet drastically. It has helped some with my fibromaylga. I went on the Hallelujah diet created by George Malkmus. You can check out www.hacres.com for much more info and if you like sign up for his free bi-monthly magazine and his free weekly e-newsletter to your e-mail addy. He believes in the Genesis 1:29 diet eating 75% raw and 15% cooked foods. Also, juicing organic carrots several times a day and all vegan. I usually eat about 25-30% cooked food. So, I am not following it to a "T". My all day migraines have gone down to about 2 headaches a day, my whole body pain has decreased, my fatigue is not as bad and I have lost 9lbs and continuing. I have also stopped all prescription meds except my sleeping pill. I have tried Tylenol PM, melatonin, and some other all natural sleeping aid.
If anyone has any other ideas, helps for insomnia, I would be so grateful. I have tried baths, candles, reading, bedtime routines and these do not help.
By God's grace we are still homeschooling. I have greatly reduced my expectations and just do half days now. We school all year, so I am not too worried. My children have grown like they never would have if I didn't become sick last spring. There have been blessings through this. Besides the most important thing is their relationship with Christ, not math.
Things are pretty much the same. My oldest dd turns 16 in 12 days!! We have 3 more dc's b-days coming soon also.
On Dec. 7th, I changed my diet drastically. It has helped some with my fibromaylga. I went on the Hallelujah diet created by George Malkmus. You can check out www.hacres.com for much more info and if you like sign up for his free bi-monthly magazine and his free weekly e-newsletter to your e-mail addy. He believes in the Genesis 1:29 diet eating 75% raw and 15% cooked foods. Also, juicing organic carrots several times a day and all vegan. I usually eat about 25-30% cooked food. So, I am not following it to a "T". My all day migraines have gone down to about 2 headaches a day, my whole body pain has decreased, my fatigue is not as bad and I have lost 9lbs and continuing. I have also stopped all prescription meds except my sleeping pill. I have tried Tylenol PM, melatonin, and some other all natural sleeping aid.
If anyone has any other ideas, helps for insomnia, I would be so grateful. I have tried baths, candles, reading, bedtime routines and these do not help.
By God's grace we are still homeschooling. I have greatly reduced my expectations and just do half days now. We school all year, so I am not too worried. My children have grown like they never would have if I didn't become sick last spring. There have been blessings through this. Besides the most important thing is their relationship with Christ, not math.
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