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Reluctant Readers … Boredom is Good

I have one son who is a really good reader, but doesn’t like to do it very much. The books he reads have to hit him just right at the exact moment he wants to read them, or he won’t do it. I’ve literally taken him to the library and told him we aren’t leaving until he finds a book he wants only to leave three hours later, empty-handed, and me about to pass out from low blood sugar. He’s that persnickety. And yet … I’ve found two things that get him reading. I’m not saying you should try this—I’m … Continue reading →

Dear Heather … Am I Overdoing It?

Dear Heather, Recently my Dh bought a gym membership, I love it so much! My mom, who is 80, went with me once and she loved it too. So much she joined so about 5 times a week, in the morning, I take her and I do a light work out also. Then at night after all the kids go to bed I go back and do my real workout. Could this be over doing it? And what good is the steam room really? Ollie Dear Ollie, Thanks for writing. That’s great that your husband gave you a gym membership … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Days: Reading

In October, we will be looking at different parts of our schedule that make up our home schooling days. Whether you use the “unschooling” method or whether you are strictly classical, you can add tidbits here and there to make things more fun and augment your child’s education. Feel free to take and leave suggestions here on the comment board. If you have a reader, your story is probably similar to many other moms that I know. One day, they just started reading. You might have done some phonics instruction but reading is as much a developmental milestone as is … Continue reading →

Barbara’s Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Barbara Fowles, a dear woman in our church, passed away recently, leaving all of us who knew her in saddened shock. While flipping through my recipe collection, I came upon her instructions for pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. In loving memory, I’d like to share this recipe with you today. 3 c. sugar 1 c. shortening (I use margarine when I make them – Tristi’s note) 3 eggs 1 large can pumpkin 6 c. flour ¾ t. nutmeg 3 t. cinnamon 1 t. salt 12 t. baking powder 1 ½ t. vanilla 1 t. lemon juice 1 ½ bags chocolate chips … Continue reading →