In my life this week… It has been a super crazy busy week. We have made our 4 day homeschool week into two because of all that we have had going on. We are nearing the end of our homeschool year and already thinking ahead to starting Kindergarden in September. In our homeschool this week… We have moved fast. We packed our 4 day work week into 2 because of the crazies we've had this week. We created our Spring design on our window and had so much fun with that as well as worked on C and K in ...
3 In 30: Week Four {April}
We’re already to our fourth linkup of the month, but we’ve still got a week to go! Since April has five Fridays, we’ll have five linkups this month! {Remember next week is Meghan's last time to be a hostess with 3 In 30. She is stepping away to pursue some other big adventures with her blog.} {Have you read about the changes that April brought to the 3in30 Challenge?} — This week, we have some EXCITING news to share with you… It’s time for our monthly Twitter party!! This month’s #3in30 ...
How To Make Your Own Spring Scene
Is winter still in your neck of the woods? Are the buds not coming up as fast as you'd like on the trees? Brighten up your house {and mood} by creating your own Spring Scene! I got this fabulous idea from Frugal Family Fun Blog and went with it. The only thing we changed was we used Crayola Window Crayons instead of acrylic paint. {Don't freak out - it does come off so easily with Windex} My son had a blast painting the coffee filters for the flowers. And Tah-Dah! We have a cheery ...
“The Oak Inside the Acorn” -Max Lucado- {giveaway & news}
As ya'll know, I'm a huge fan of Tommy Nelson books and my family has loved receiving their books over the past 6 months. I'm excited to announce that in just a few weeks, I will be working with Tommy Nelson to bring you an awesome Twitter party with the launch of a new book they have coming out! Be watching this blog for more details on when the party will be and how you can make sure to be there. You will be amazed at the awesome prizes that will be handed out. This month, "The Oak Inside ...
1+1+1=1 {giveaway}
Who is behind 1+1+1=1? Carisa! We are a Christian missionary family living and serving in the inner city America. We have lived and served as missionaries here for over 5 years now. We come from the suburban south, where I was a public school Kindergarten teacher for 4 1/2 years. I was also a professional childrens photographer for a few years. I loved teaching, loved being a photographer, but I LOVE being a homeschooling mom even more! I NEVER thought I would end up homeschooling my ...
Top 10 Tuesday: Things I Thought I’d Never Say
We all said we'd never say that when we became parents. But it turns out our parents were right and before you knew it, those words were coming out of your mouth too. What things did you promise you'd never say to your kids but find yourself saying now? photo credit: Nina Matthews Photography 1..."You need your rest." 2..."Eating fruits and vegetables makes you strong and healthy!" 3..."If you continue to be grouchy, you will have to go to your room until you can be ...