A Book Study Bringing Stuart Little to Life in Our Home. There is something special that happens when a story moves beyond the page and into your home. When we began reading Stuart Little together, I wasn’t just looking for another book to check off our list. I wanted a story we could live inside for a little while….
A kid friendly museum exploration. If you’ve never visited the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, consider this your sign to go ahead and pack the kids, a couple of water bottles, and your curiosity—it’s worth every second of the trip. We spent the day surrounded by the art, history, and spirit of the…
Rosies, Poppies, Posies, & Peonies ✂️ Here’s How to Make One or Many You’ll need: Steps: The finished piece is so much more beautiful in person—the soft curl of the petals, the shimmer of the fabric, and the personality it adds to anything you put it on. Whether you’re making a statement headband, jazzing up…
the Schultüte has become a fun and creative way for families everywhere to celebrate school 🎒 A Back-to-School Tradition Worth Adopting: The German Schultüte In Germany, there’s a sweet tradition that’s been making children smile for over two centuries—the Schultüte. These large, cone-shaped gift holders, often decorated with bright colors and patterns, are given to children on their very…
When children learn to put money aside for different purposes, they begin to understand priorities Teaching Kids to Budget with DIY Money Savers One of the most valuable lessons we can teach our children is how to manage their money well. And it doesn’t require a fancy bank account or an elaborate financial system to…
You will use this memo board for years. 📝 DIY Multi-Function Memo Board — Pretty, Practical, and Personalized Sometimes a project comes along that’s so simple and versatile, you wonder why you didn’t make it sooner. That’s exactly how I felt when I put together my first multi-function memo board—a corkboard covered in pretty fabric and…
Exploring the Rome-Floyd ECO Center: A Hands-On Wildlife Adventure in Northwest Georgia If you’re looking for a field trip that blends hands-on learning with family fun, the ECO Center in Rome, Georgia is a gem worth visiting. Nestled near the banks of the Oostanaula River, this educational center gives visitors the chance to step into the world…
There’s something beautiful about watching kids learn with their hands in the water and their feet in the grass. For years, the first lesson for our Wild School class is a science lesson that takes us outdoors for a hands-on exploration of buoyancy, density, and engineering—all through simple materials we found in nature. We called it…
To The One In The Middle of the Storm While the Boat Is Rocking This morning, as I knelt in prayer, I heard myself whisper these words without even realizing I was going to say them: “Lord, keep me in Your perfect peace while the boat is rocking.” And it stopped me in my tracks….
This journey isn’t one you walk alone. If you’ve felt the nudge to homeschool but find yourself wondering if you’re really equipped, you’re not alone. I’ve stood at that same edge—equal parts eager and uncertain—asking the Lord if I could really do this. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to be ready. You just…
