Monthly Archives: February 2014

My friend Katie over at The Gathering Place for Families recommended this book to me. Katie is on a mission, writing a curriculum that teaches children symbolism of “The Hebrew Way.” She is reading tons of picture books every week and sharing … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago dh and I got to go hear one of my heroes, Elder Bruce Hafen and his wife speak at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Why is Elder Hafen my hero? Because he wrote the … Continue reading →

For this weekend’s movie review, I present to you Letters to God. This is an absolute wholesome, God-honoring, family movie. It’s about a little boy who has cancer. To help him deal with his cancer, he starts writing letters to … Continue reading →

Because I am studying the eras of WWI and WWI this semester with a homeschooling youth group, our Commonwealth School, Europe and stories that have emerged from it are on my mind a lot. Every week I give a hero story … Continue reading →

These canopies, are ingenious, as they have loops that keep them attached to the baby bucket, unlike a blanket. A mom thought of this for sure! You can get one for free, by just paying shipping, by going here. Just remember to … Continue reading →

Here’s a cute Valentine craft idea for your family: magnetic poetry words! Just go here to get the directions! It looks really easy to make! I tend to be very practical and only want to make crafts if they are “educational” or … Continue reading →

Last Saturday, I blogged about making homemade chocolates, in honor of Valentine’s Day. Today I am blogging about picture books that have a romantic theme and then some books that are wintry because they involve ice and George Washington, in … Continue reading →

So what might happen if you memorize the Declaration of Independence? You just might be asked to recite it spontaneously, at a seminar on the Making of America, and then have a Ben Franklin given to you by someone who … Continue reading →

Do you love chocolate as much as I do? Did you know that you can make chocolate goodness at home, sugar-free? It’s so simple. Alison Russo, of Healthnutnation.com, has a new chocolate paleo cookbook out. The best news: if you use … Continue reading →

  As promised last Monday, I am going to blog on Fridays about a movie to suggest that you and your family watch over the weekend. Tonight’s movie is Love Song, an old classic based on the true story of … Continue reading →