Yes, I am the mother of 15 children. It’s not really that many; I know all of their names in order and even have their birthdays memorized (I suppose being involved in their births makes it a bit easier for me to remember). Walking, running, and leaping down … Read More…
Having children is an awesome responsibility, and one that should not be taken lightly. It is good we consider this aspect of our lives carefully; after all, this is about an eternal soul coming under our care. Now, I know we’ve been conditioned to think we have a … Read More…
Lately we’ve been doing a unit study for mommies on babies. So far we’ve been looking into overpopulation and the roots of contraception and abortion. Today I was originally going to present a discussion on the pros and cons of pregnancy and childbirth. But, since Christmas is just … Read More…
Along with periods of focused academic study and autodidacting, unit studies help make up a well-rounded homeschool plan. First of all, what is a “unit study”? A unit study is selecting a specific content subject and spending concentrated time studying every aspect of it while incorporating as many … Read More…
What is autodidacting and how can it improve homeschooling? The word “autodidact” is from the Greek: AUTOS: self; one’s own; by oneself; of oneself DIDACTOS: taught It’s sort of like the word “automobile,” with “mobile” meaning “to move.” Hence, it means a vehicle which “moves by itself.” An … Read More…
Every serious-minded mommy needs to have the best equipment at her disposal. By far, one of the best things I’ve ever used in my mothering career is my apron! What do aprons do for mommies? They protect our clothes from: They give places for us to carry our … Read More…
This post will be the announcement of our commonplace books contest: As many of you know, I am in the process of creating what we are calling “commonplace books” for download and for sale. As I am creating and compiling, there is a need for examples of these … Read More…
This post will address grocery budget slashing techniques from a mom of 15 children. We don’t have to be afraid of the future; God is our supply! Consider this scripture: Though the fig tree may not blossom,Nor fruit be on the vines;Though the labor of the olive may … Read More…
I recently uploaded a new video on how to schedule homeschool which promised a printable of examples, so I thought I would use this post to give you a link to the video, share the free pdf of examples, and give you some notes from the video. First, … Read More…
In this post we will discuss how to decorate your home for cheap or free. I love January! For me, it is one of the most productive months in the entire year. And this is why: It is an excuse to clean and organize my life! This includes … Read More…