Stress Paralysis vs. Rejoicing, Praying, and Giving Thanks
As Thanksgiving and Christmas are quickly approaching, it is all too easy for me to sink into a state of stress paralysis. The to-do list goes on for miles, and I start to pile more and more “must do”...
View ArticleFavorite Christmas Books and Movies
I love to fill our home with good Christmas books and movies as we start December. Having a great selection in the house means that the kids can read books independently, to each other, and I can read...
View ArticleChristmas Field Trip: Byer’s Choice
A favorite Christmas field trip in our family is to go to the Byer’s Choice factory and museum. Byer’s Choice manufactures caroler figurines and is not far from our home. Their museum includes:...
View Article2,200 Gospel Tracts Or A Pair Of Bunnies?
“2,200 gospel tracts or a pair of bunnies” might be overheard at our home on Christmas morning. A number of years ago, Seth and I wanted to find a way to make Christmas not just about getting presents...
View ArticleHomeschool Christmas Countdown
Lots of people like to count the number of days left until Christmas (or even the number of days until Christmas break). Each year, I have struggled with my children going into “vacation” mode long...
View ArticleProjects with Granddaddy: Christmas Trees
Over the course of about a week and a half, each of my children built a tree with their granddad. First Ruthie went. They painted and decorated the tree (as well as played some scrabble on his iPad...
View ArticleThe Good News Of Great Joy
It’s Christmas Eve. I’m so thankful for another year to celebrate the good news of great joy that the angels announced so long ago. May your family be blessed this Christmas remembering the Savior’s...
View ArticleUnpacking the Nativity Sets
Over the years, I’ve collected nativity sets from around the world. Now that we are in a new house with more space, I actually have room to display the collection. Since I haven’t gotten the sets out...
View ArticleCC Blog Carnival: December 2015
Some Classical Conversations’ campuses are already on Christmas break, while others still have a few weeks left. We are in the “few weeks left” category, but we are excitedly anticipating our...
View ArticleGift Ideas that are Fun and Educational
Today, I sat around a table with some great friends of mine. As our children all ran through the house and yard, we started sharing a few gift ideas with each other. A few of the moms even ordered...
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