This past year I've been doing Five in a Row  with Malachi and Eliana. Before Five in a Row was great - I felt like it met both needs of Malachi (5) and Eliana (3). But since starting Vol. 1-2, I've been feeling like it has been more focused on Mala…

Sonlight  made me fall in love with the idea of homeschooling. I read my first Sonlight catalog from cover to cover when I first considered homeschooling my boys 8 years ago. I was in my last year of Dental Hygiene school (and pregnant with Malachi), but I wa…

Book:   Illusion , by Frank Peretti Author : Frank Peretti Publisher: Howard Books Pages: 512 pages From the back of the book: Dane and Mandy, a popular magic act for forty years, are tragically separated by a car wreck that claims Mandy’s life—…

2.22, 2.24, 2.26, 2.28, & 2.29 Through compelling reminiscences of his grandfather's life in American and Japan, Allen Say delivers a poignant account of his family's unique cross-cultural experience. He warmly conveys his love for his two …

Speekee Spanish  is making waves among homeschoolers - in fact it is "LOVED (not just liked!) by 98% of homeschool moms."  So when Jim from Speekee asked me to review it, I said yes! I will share some information about the product, share our e…

I have a giveaway for you today!  The Resurrection  ~ a study of the people and events in the last hours of Jesus' life by  Grapevine Studies .  You can read more information, see some of the stick-figures you will meet, and read my review her…

O ur life. One week at a time. Twenty-twelve. Week 9. (2.26 ~ 3.4) T his week. . . In school: Week 26 ~ Ottoman Turks, Constantinople, Ferdinand and Isabella Unite Spain, and Henry the Navigator. We are rowing: Grandfather's Journey. I started Sonlight wi…