Gaylord Opryland Resort begins Christmas decorating in the summer heat. Yes, they've begun their decorating for the 2013 holiday seasons already at Opryland Hotel. It may be July, but the Nashville iconic Gaylord Opryland Resort - now part of the Marriott portfolio of brands, is already setting the stage for it's 30th annual A Country Christmas, presented by Kodak. Horticulturists at the iconic 2,882 room hotel are working hard stringing 2 million all-new LED Christmas lights outdoor - a ...
Save the Date! Teach Them Diligently 2014 Convention Dates Announced
What a great couple of years it's been for the Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Convention. This past year, I attended the Nashville convention with my husband at Gaylord Opryland Hotel and we had a wonderful weekend connecting with other homeschool families, listening to great keynote speakers & breakout sessions, and roaming around the vendor hall {that's one of my favorite things to do at a convention}. Why chooseTeach Them Diligently Homeschool Convention over other homeschool ...
Homeschool Day at Dollywood
Calling all homeschool families! We LOVE Dollywood. It's one of our favorite places to visit. When we heard they have a Homeschool Day coming up, we knew we had to make plans to be there. This special event at Dollywood will be on August 3rd, 2013. Some of the special educational programs include: 11:00 a.m. at The Heartsong Theater - Hills & Hollows Mountain Music & Storytelling - A unique learning experience that combines storytelling and music with traditional Appalachian ...
The Warrior Weekend
Being a mom to boys is great. Watching my husband and sons together is even greater! I love this new product from Ruth, The Better Mom & her husband. Get away, get outdoors, and get into God's Word! The Warrior Weekend is a resource to help dads raise boys to be Godly men. Written as a devotional, it is full of biblical wisdom specific to boys, applicable stories of brave men, and adventurous activity ideas or a weekend away. The Warrior Weekend is a great resource for helping dads and ...
Heaven is for Real for Little Ones {giveaway}
Colton Burpo came back from his trip to heaven with a very important message: Jesus really, really loves children. In an effort to reach even more families with this eternally significant story, Heaven Is For Real is now simplified and told in a board book format for little ones. Young children will receive the same comfort and assurance that so many older kids have received from the picture book. Beautifully illustrated under Colton's direction, Heaven Is for Real for Little Ones can help ...
Homemade Strawberry Jam {Using the Bread Machine}
When I saw the little "Jam" option on my bread machine I was amazed. This thing can do that? Yes, it sure can and it's super easy to make homemade strawberry {or any berry} jam. *Ingredients* 2 cups of fresh strawberries {or any fruit}. Can be fresh or frozen, but make sure it's thaw. 3 1/4 cup sugar {or less if you don't want it as sweet} Dash of lemon juice {optional} *Directions* Wash the fruit and remove the stems. Mash up the fruit {use a potato peeler to make ...