Cragbridge Hall: The Inventor’s Secret
I have often been known to say that history isn’t a subject; history is THE subject. While I try my best to give my children a well-rounded educational experience, I must admit that I am heavy handed...
View ArticleIs Homeschooling a Human Right?
Is homeschooling a universal human right? An interesting question, no? You may think that as a homeschooler of four years my knee jerk reaction would be to defend my lifestyle choice and scream...
View ArticleIn Which I Offend Everyone I Know (aka. How To Make Friends and Influence...
The same-sex marriage debate has been going on since I was a kid and ever since Prop 8 it has been in the forefront of the political sphere. I would ask that you please read my entire article before...
View ArticleWhat Would The Founding Fathers Think {Review}
So if you have been reading my blog for a while then you know that my thoughts are often turned towards the history of the United States and its current circumstances. Anyone who has had more than a...
View ArticleThe Bullying Problem is an Argument for Local Government
As I was making breakfast this morning my thoughts began to wander, as they often do, to the current state of our society. You know how it works when you let your mind wander. One minute I was...
View ArticleSeven Miracles That Saved America {Review}
The other day, as I was getting dressed, I looked in the mirror and was again discouraged by the extra poundage my body is relentlessly holding on to. I mentioned to Matt that I would have liked to...
View ArticleBreastfeeding – The “Controversy” About a Baby’s Diet
It’s been a while since I have offended everyone on earth, so I figured I would take a moment to remedy that fact. **Warning, this post is about breastfeeding. It may contain words like “breast”,...
View ArticleDrunk on Credit
A few months ago I wrote a couple of posts about how we go about teaching our kids about work and money. Those posts caught the attention of a little company called My Job Chart. Now I don’t know about...
View ArticleDear “Christian” Pro-Life Activist… You’re Not Helping
***WARNING, this post contains disturbing subject matter*** Dear Christian, Pro-Life Activist, My family and I were having such an enjoyable day. We had driven down to Philadelphia to visit...
View ArticleWhy We Homeschool Part 4 – Homeschool FAQ and Why You Can Do It, Too
Make sure you read part 1, part 2, and part 3. I thought that I would complete this series by answering a few of the questions and comments from other moms and busting a few myths on the subject. Do...
View ArticleBook List
**This post has been edited to account for the books I have read and my thoughts on them** As promised, here is my tentative book list for the coming year. I am under no illusions that I will be able...
View ArticleDigging Deeper – Dystopian Literature
De gustibus non est disputandum is one of my favorite latin phrases. It means “In matters of taste, there can be no disputing”. My husband loves to eat his cake in a bowl full of milk. I can’t stand...
View ArticleThe Dark Eagles: Wells in Desolation {Review}
Not too long ago I was able to read and review The Dark Eagles: First Flight by David R. Smith. For the past year and a half I have eagerly awaited the sequel and was more than pleased when David...
View ArticleMy Life. My Choice.
As many of you know, I recently had a baby. I’m trying to forgive the extra pounds and sleepy eyes but sometimes when I am out running errands I’m glad that I have my tiny baby with me so that people...
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