What is morning time? Morning Time is an hour or so set aside in the day to gather your children and study subjects that will order their affections towards truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are reading about Morning Time for the first time today, that can sound MUCH scarier than it is! Our ... Read More about What is Morning Time and Why Do We Do It?
DIY Sensory Table for Kids
Our daughter, Piper, recently turned 7-years-old. Piper has Down syndrome and she LOVES to stir, pour, scoop, and dig. What better birthday gift than a DIY Sensory Table!?! Studies have shown that sensory play is one of the very best ways to aid in the development of young children, whether they ... Read More about DIY Sensory Table for Kids
White Chicken Chili for a Crowd
Chili (especially when made in a Crock-Pot) is an easy meal that feeds a crowd! This white chicken chili recipe is a twist on traditional chili because it's made with chicken and chicken stock. The ingredients are hearty enough to keep you full, yet don't have the heaviness that red chili can have. ... Read More about White Chicken Chili for a Crowd
Organizing Toys In A Large Family Home
If there is one question I am asked most often as a mom of many children, it's "how do you keep your home neat and organized with 8 kids?". And I TOTALLY get it. Large family toy organization is complicated. And KEEPING toys organized in a large family home can feel downright impossible! There are ... Read More about Organizing Toys In A Large Family Home
Letter To My Homeschool Graduate
When our family started homeschooling in 2013, our oldest daughter was 11-years-old and in the 6th grade. At that point, my commitment was that we would take it year by year, kid by kid; homeschooling as long as it was the best choice for our family. I concentrated on teaching 6th grade well, but it ... Read More about Letter To My Homeschool Graduate