Dangerous Women Conference Notes
Although my friend and would-be companion ended up unable to join me, and although I had to get up at 4:30am and leave just after 5am, I attended the
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Homemaking Encouragement for Christian Moms
Review: The Mother at Home by John S.C. Abbott
Review written in March of 2011 The Mother at Home by John S.C. Abbott was written in 1833. I have read it before, but it was something like 5-6
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Our Favorite Fairy Tale Picture Books
Fairy tale picture books are a childhood essential. These are our favorite singles and collections.
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A Providential C-Section
Geneva Kate was born November 2, 2012, by unexpected c-section, 24 hours after being admitted to the hospital for an induction at my request (her due date was October 28)
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Housework is Transforming
So how do we gain a concept or vision for our mundane, quotidian homemaking & housekeeping work that will lift us from the oppressive modern conception of work as a
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Convivial Home: My Journey
Originally written in March 2009. So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. Return, O Lord! How long? Have pity on your servants!
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What makes education classical?
Originally posted in 2007 So, what is education? What is it this task that I have signed up for? I’ve been collecting quotes on the topic for several years;
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Quick & Easy Recipe Chicken Pasta Dinner
So, the other day I was totally uninspired for dinner. As I near my third trimester, I know this is going to be a more and more common occurrence! Not
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Mystie's Intense Coffee Ice Cream Easy Recipe
Making coffee ice cream was one of my top to-do items for the summer last year, regardless of my weight loss goals at the time. I started off with the
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Pilgrim's Progress in Our Homeschool
By email a few days ago, reader Pilgrim asked me a question: Have you or could you review what you use for Pilgrim’s Progress and why? This is a
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Don't Quit: Real Homeschool Days Are Life
Real life is gathering everyone for circle time to find the toddler is stinky and needs to be changed. Real life is gathering everyone for circle time a second time
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How to sing with your kids when you can't sing
I enjoy singing, and have been told I have a nice voice, but I cannot keep a consistent pitch or key when singing without accompaniment. I can’t play the
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