Category Archives: general goings-on

Summer Splash Tonight!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

Join me and several other BPA families at 7pm CST for the Summer Splash! It kicks off our BiblePrinciples group Faceboook presence and [re]introduces our online BPA community. We will have giveaways, door prizes and lots of great information. I’ll be there, along with Lisa of Me and My House Ministries, Renae of Life Nurturing Education and Gina of A Cherished Keeper. Mrs. Smith of Pilgrim Institute will also be on hand with information you … read on, my friend…

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On watching “reality” TV

Posted on January 15, 2011 by

According to Webster’s 1828 dictionary, the definition I was looking for is GOS’SIP, v.i. To prate; to chat; to talk much. 1. To be a pot-companion. 2. To run about and tattle; to tell idle tales. It seems there isn’t much on television these days besides “reality” shows. They are cheap to produce and easy to market. Any night of the week you can watch people fight, get drunk, swear, dress provocatively, fornicate, lie, cheat, … read on, my friend…

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What to do when you can’t

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

In case no one has noticed, I’ve been MIA around here. There are several reasons I want to share, hopefully to encourage some of you home educators. I hope my story isn’t too common, only because I don’t want anyone to go through what I did. It all started more then three years ago. It began slowly and grew to take over my life. It became a giant obstacle that I couldn’t see around or … read on, my friend…

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Just for Dad: a gift of prayer

Posted on June 20, 2010 by

This Father’s Day I hope you will take time to pray with your children for Dad. I hope you will visit or call your own father and pray for him. I hope that if your own father has passed away–as mine has– that you will find a father to pray for today. Please also make sure to pray for a single father. They need an extra dose of TLC today and every day. What will … read on, my friend…

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blog makeover giveaway

Posted on September 8, 2009 by

I know I just gave away a book last week, but I am so excited about my new look that I want to give some goodies away! Here’s how it’s gonna go down: Because this blog incorporates several things I am passionate about, I want you to leave me a comment about what you are passionate about. I will draw THREE winners. Two will win my ebook and one will win a for real blank … read on, my friend…

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All of me

Posted on September 7, 2009 by

I have kept separate blogs for several years. I have a book arts blog, a blog for creative homeschool ideas. (I used to have a blog about praying with children too.) All this is fun but really tiring. There’s a lot to keeping up a blog, much less three. My dear friend Renae suggested I combine my blogs rather than quit one altogether. It was just the pep talk I needed. So here it is, … read on, my friend…

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Average kids are gonna rule the world

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

I’m convinced of it. The over-achievers are distracted with perfection and, well, over achieving. Their parents make sure they always get a trophy and always get an A and that they always feel good. The slackers aren’t a threat because they are mostly lazy–mentally, if not physically. Their parents might not make them do chores if they don’t feel like it. They may just lack ambition and their parents don’t require more. But they are … read on, my friend…

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Make your own math manipulatives

Posted on March 17, 2009 by

It’s fun and easy to make your own math manipulatives. There’s no need to invest lots of money in these fun math helps. You can whip lots of these up in an afternoon, mostly with stuff you have around the house, and it’s fun to get the whole family involved. (These items can keep preschoolers busy too!) Decide what you really need, not just what your math program says you need. Then get busy and … read on, my friend…

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Hello world!

Posted on January 23, 2009 by

I am so excited about this blog. I have been offering creative advice and resources for a long time and just now thought about starting a blog about it. Please be patient as I add stuff here. I’m only one mama! Anything creative you care to add, please feel free. This works better with feedback and suggestions. 

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