I mentioned in my last post that I like to go to different places on vacation so that we can see new things. One of the new places that we visited on our recent trip to Surfside Beach was Brookgreen Gardens. This place is a terrific field trip! Brookgreen Gardens is located on the acreage …
I think I’m finally caught up from our week at the beach. Though I don’t know if I ever truly catch up with laundry! I must confess that I am not super fond of the beach. Strike 1: I’m fair-skinned and I don’t tan. And I’m not supposed to even try because I’m above average …
My little one will be 4 in October. Just in case we might forget, she reminds us every day. She’s also learning to recite the months in order. I think she’s got them down from July to October. It is so funny to listen to her talk about being 4. In her mind, everything will …
This is my husband’s packing list for vacation. I’ve always been the organized one. So when my husband steps up and makes a list, I have to applaud him. (Though I do think of how I would do it differently.) But does it really matter that it’s got things to do mixed in with things …
Phew. I got our curriculum page updated with our next year’s curriculum choices. Now, to just plan it. Thankfully, most of what we use are what I’ve heard called, “Do the next thing” curricula. So I don’t actually have to do a lot of planning. Scheduling is probably a more accurate description. I’ve been using …
I’ve heard lot of excuses for not memorizing scripture. It is just too hard. I’m not good at memorizing. Why should I memorize it, when I can look it up? These are adult excuses, by the way. I think for the most part, children have an easier time memorizing than adults do. But it’s never …
I have a confession to make. I’m addicted to office and school supplies. OK, so maybe that wasn’t such a dramatic revelation. It seems that many homeschoolers have this affliction. But I have an additional problem. I tend to horde them. I don’t know if it’s my perfectionist nature that causes me to want to …
I think we have jam-packed our summer with more fun activities than ever before. We had a wonderful church picnic on Friday evening. That kept us out late and needing baths after lots of sandy play for the little ones! Then we got up bright and early on Saturday morning to meet some dear friends …
The Core is the latest book by Leigh Bortins, the founder and CEO of Classical Conversations. Even though I knew a little about Classical Conversations because there are several groups in my area, I have never been involved in a group, or even attended an informational meeting. All the information I had was from members, …
Yesterday we went to Charlotte for my older children’s first ever 4H presentations at District Activity Day. My daughter’s presentation was on candle making. My son talked about Digital Photo Manipulation. Both of them were awarded Bronze medals for their category and age group. (I won’t mention how many they were competing against, but it …
