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When I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in 2000, I came face-to-face with my own mortality—and learned some profound lessons that transformed my view of reality. I would never sign up for my cancer experience, but neither would I trade away the treasures mined from it. Above all, I learned to live…
Our friends at Compass Classroom asked us to help them put together a contest for Dwane’s new mystery video series. The video series Dwane created to teach Visual Latin was extremely successful! Because of that, the producer said Dwane has to teach a bunch of new classes–more than he can possibly teach in one year! So…
Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! Remember to stop by today (and every Tuesday) from 10:00 – 11:00 CST for the next Mentoring Moms hang-out with the owners here at Hip Homeschool Moms! Ask questions, chat about issues, talk curriculum and receive encouragement from these three great ladies! Want some more information about what Mentoring Moms is…
I’ve been a stay at home mom for 6 years. I currently have 4 little boys ages 7, 5, 3, and 1. Life is busy. The house is messy. We’re home all day and no one is anywhere near adulthood. Up until a year ago I was a screaming mama who constantly nagged and whined…
Even if we don’t understand how or why, God’s ways are better than our ways. But it’s not always easy to acknowledge that fact and live in peace with it. Trusting God is not always easy. I was the girl who started babysitting at age 12. The one who often slipped out of worship to…
As a mom of four kids, sometimes I struggle with the battle between wanting to capture the moments of our lives and living the moments of our lives. I love photography and I love having photos of our celebrations, day to day life, and big milestones. However, sometimes I feel like I am so busy…
A few weeks ago, our 8-year-old cat died. My youngest child, age 11, doesn’t remember life without Tabby. (She was named after the cat in the Mr. Putter and Tabby books.) It was hard for all of us, though, because we all loved her. A few weeks ago, Tabby began to feel bad and just…
When planting your garden this spring, one of the most important things to consider is the kind of seeds you choose to plant. Below you will find information about the 3 basic types of seeds and why heirloom seeds are a great choice. First generation hybrid seeds {F1 hybrids} – These are the most common…
If you’ve never heard of Fort Magic, you’re in for a treat! Fort Magic is a wonderful project/toy for encouraging thinking skills, creative play, and imagination! It’s a kit with pieces that fit together in various ways to make all sorts of forts. It’s also possible to make cars, boats, and other vehicles. The kit…
Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! Remember to stop by today (and every Tuesday) from 10:00 – 11:00 CST for the next Mentoring Moms hang-out with the owners here at Hip Homeschool Moms! Ask questions, chat about issues, talk curriculum and receive encouragement from these three great ladies! Want some more information about what Mentoring…
When I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in 2000, I came face-to-face with my own mortality—and learned some profound lessons that transformed my view of reality. I would never sign up for my cancer experience, but neither would I trade away the treasures mined from it. Above all, I learned to live…
I fell in love with using magnetic pom poms in school when my youngest was three. If you search anywhere online, then you are bound to find them being used in some manner as math manipulatives or just fun play tools for young children. As my youngest became older, a whopping seven years old, the…
