Posted by Annie on Jul 21, 2011 in
Education,
Parenting
We’ve all heard of traditional homeschooling where mom sits at the kitchen table, the children are gathered around, workbooks open and curriculum flows as if the children never left the public school system. Mom and dad believe if it’s good enough for Johnny, it’s good enough for my Henry, too. Did anyone ever bother to […]
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Posted by Annie on Dec 10, 2010 in
Seasonal
It’s Christmas time and the stores are packed. To be honest, for the long distance relatives (those living in Michigan, Arizona and Northern California), I like to order my gifts online and send them out early. Why wait until the last minute? Besides I think Christs birthday should be all about Him. Sending gifts to […]
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Posted by Annie on Mar 8, 2010 in
Parenting,
Seasonal
Did you know that March is National Cabin Fever Month? Perhaps that is the reason for my recent bout of melancholy. Whether your corner of the universe is experiencing snow or a drizzling rain, the lack of sunshine can really take its toll. I try to fight the blues by getting outside more on those […]
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