Category Archives: Resources

Real reviews from real parents on books, products and technology that makes your life easier and more fun. And other helpful resources like homeschool materials, technology, product reviews, books and more.

Best TCH posts of the first year

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

As the first year here at TCH comes to a close I want to offer some of my favorite posts you may have missed. The Value of Collections Bookmaking Fun with Kids Getting the Most out of Your Art Museum Trip 15 Great Uses for a Digital Camera Art Preservation Made Easy–and Fun Family Newspaper Finally! A Use for Junk Mail I hope you’ll find a new idea here that you can use in your … read on, my friend…

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Best PrincipledMom Posts of 2009

Posted on December 21, 2009 by

As the year draws to a close, I want to list a few of my favorite posts from this year. I hope you enjoy a post or two you may have missed. Relating to Life and Biblical Principle Approach Home Education My place in God’s Symphony The encouragement addiction Creating unit studies using the Biblical Principle Approach We are history Average kids are gonna rule the world Yes, home educating is my job Life is … read on, my friend…

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We have a winner!

Posted on September 2, 2009 by

And the Freedom & Simplicity on the R Road to Biblical Wisdom ebook goes to… TRICIA! Thanks to everyone for playing. I love giveaways and hope to have another one soon. Tricia let me know where to email your book!

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R Road book giveaway

Posted on August 18, 2009 by

I haven’t had a contest in a long time and I love this book, so I thought I would give away a copy to a fortunate reader. Lisa Hodgen’s new book Freedom & Simplicity on the R Road to Biblical Wisdom: A “How to” Guide to Biblical Learning in Home Education is one of new favorite books. I reviewed it at The Curriculum Choice so I won’t rehash it here. Just know that I think … read on, my friend…

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Chatting with The Science Mouse

Posted on June 22, 2009 by

This is our first of [hopefully] many interviews with creative types. The Science Mouse is a homeschooled kid with a penchant for all things scientific. With a little help from her mom she publishes The Science Mouse, a terrific monthly ezine for kids with a different theme each month. Tell us about you/your family. (hobbies, stuff you like, stuff you can’t stand) I have two sisters and two brothers. I like to swim and really … read on, my friend…

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My newest school planning helpers

Posted on April 2, 2009 by

I just love going to my local used home school store. The woman that runs it is a walking home school catalog. Her knowledge of all the different curricula is staggering. And there is where I happen upon most of my home school loves. My newest favorite resources are these giant, yet unassuming books. They may not sound like a big deal, but they are–at least they should be. I am in love with all … read on, my friend…

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My new favorite creative tool

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

If you are like me you are always looking for things that will help you get things done easier and faster. You also don’t want a huge learning curve. One thing you may want to try for your homeschool is a product (or three) from Inspiration. They have three products that I am in love with. There  is something about visual learning that is helpful to everyone, no matter what your learning style. Mind maps, … read on, my friend…

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Book Review: Beyond Numbers

Posted on January 12, 2009 by

I bought this book a year or so ago and wanted to give a review of it. Actually it will be more of a “why I like this book” kind of post.  Beyond Numbers: A Practical Guide to Teaching Math Biblically by Katherine Loop is the most helpful introduction to teaching math with Biblical principles that I have come across. She packs a lot of food for thought into less than 100 pages, and as … read on, my friend…

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Find of the Week 6/22

Posted on June 22, 2008 by

Okay this book is another gem I found at my local used homeschool bookstore: Watchwords of Liberty: A Pageant of American Quotations was I think $4 bucks or so. It’s a fabulous library copy with the pocket still in the front cover. The binding and cover are still in excellent shape so it will stand up to many happy years of reading. The point of the book is to tell the stories behind  famous American phrases, … read on, my friend…

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Find of the week

Posted on June 12, 2008 by

Actually I found this book a few months ago. I’m trying our a new category where every week I share a resource that is meaningful to me, and hopefully to you and BPA as well. A few months ago I finally got around to watching the movie Amazing Grace. I love period movies and this one did not disappoint. The music elevates and the subject convicts. I was particularly interested in the abolitionists who were working … read on, my friend…

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