Teaching a Biblical Worldview with Apologia and VeggieTales

Teaching a Biblical Worldview with Apolgia and VeggieTales

[Disclosure: The links to the products I mention below are affiliate links. These are products that we own and recommend. *A] Teaching a Biblical WorldView with Apologia and VeggieTales Yesterday, Jenny starting working through her Who is God? book and notebooking journal from Apologia. As she was working through the comprehension questions in her journal,… Read More »

6 Tips to Instill a Love of Reading in Your Children

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My kids absolutely LOVE to read. Whether it’s a book they’ve read 100 times before or a new find at the library, both Jenny and David can spend hours looking at and reading books. (I think they might get it from me – I’m a bit of a bookaholic!) While I wasn’t necessarily intentional about… Read More »

A Noble Groom by Jody Hedlund

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[Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I was provided with a free copy of A Noble Groom from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review. *A] Take a trip back to the “thumb” of Michigan in 1880. The loggers have moved north and the area has been settled by German immigrants seeking refuge… Read More »

Maternity Leave // an Unplugged Summer

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I was released from bed rest yesterday and given the green light to have a baby whenever he decides it’s time to appear. And this has left me in a bit of a quandary… While I’m happy to no longer have to stick to low-key activities and spend much of my days napping/resting, I’m not… Read More »

When a Secret Kills by Lynette Eason

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[Disclosure: This post includes affiliate links. I was provided with a free copy of When a Secret Kills in exchange for my honest review.] Recently, I spent the better part of two days in airports and on airplanes traveling to and from the 2:1 Conference in Washington, DC. One of my favorite ways to pass… Read More »

97 eBooks for Less Than $30!!

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[Update: The bundle sale is now over, however clicking on the title of any of the books listed below will take you to a page where you can purchase that eBook.] I’m a bit late to the party – this post was supposed to go up on Monday in order to give you the whole… Read More »

The Blessings of Bed Rest

After a rough ending to yesterday and a potentially rough day ahead (little man is trying his hardest to push his way out, and my contractions are becoming more regular again), this morning I needed to stop and reflect on some of the blessings that I am experiencing during these few weeks of being on… Read More »

Happy Mother’s Day from What’s in the Bible?

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[Disclosure: I am an affiliate for What’s in the Bible? because we LOVE their products. Links below are affiliate links.] Now Available from What’s in the Bible?: Volume 11 – Spreading the Good News! Volume 11 Spreading The Good News! will send your family on a journey through the book of Acts – starting with… Read More »

Week Two on Bed Rest

If someone had told me two weeks ago that I’d have less time available for blogging, reading, and working while on bed rest than I had while living life at a crazy busy pace, I’d have laughed. Call me Sarah, but I couldn’t imagine that reality. A week and a half later, I’m a believer.… Read More »

33 Weeks = 3 Weeks of Bed Rest

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If you haven’t heard, I spent most of Thursday in the hospital… but don’t worry. Christopher and I are both OK. Funny Story Having looked at my chaotic calendar for this spring, it crossed my mind several times that I really needed to find some time to “get ready” for Christopher’s impending arrival. After all,… Read More »