Have your kids or grandkids been wanting to learn the game of chess? Have you been wondering how to teach kids to play chess, but you’re not sure where to start? In this post I’m sharing our family’s journey with chess – starting with those early days when our older kids first started learning the…
If your family loves hot cocoa, they will love these Hot Chocolate Cookies! Sure, this simple cookie recipe would be delicious any time of year, but these extra special treats are especially festive throughout the Christmas season. Why You’ll Love These Hot Chocolate Cookies! Be sure to make out a recipe card or two to…
This recipe is most definitely dedicated to my uncle who loves powdered donuts more than anyone I know! Would he like this homemade powdered donut recipe more than his favorite bag donuts? I’m not so sure about that – He usually likes to stick with his trusty favorites, but if you want to learn how…
Friends, one of the things we’ve been able to do is invite writers from all walks of like to join our team. In this post, I invite you to give a warm welcome to my friend and homeschooling mentor, Tina Jobe. At just the right time, in just the right way, God gifted her to…
One of our favorite vacations to book is a family trip to Okaloosa Island, Florida, located in the Fort Walton Beach area. This little gem of a spot sits in the Florida panhandle, not too far from Destin, Florida. However, it’s just enough out of the way as to not feel quite as busy and…
Teaching kids to write thank you notes seems to be a thing of the past, but I think we should bring back this long-standing tradition! It’s so important we raise children that know how to express gratitude in a meaningful way, and writing thank you notes is a great way for them to practice that…