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Exploring St. Patrick’s Day: Faith, Learning, and Craft for Homeschool Families
Valentine's Day has flown by and St. Patrick's Day is already upon us. In today's post, I wanted to not only talk about St. Patrick and who he was but also give the kids an opportunity to bring the story alive with my St. Patrick's Day Wheel. Kids love crafts...
Raising Patient Kids in an Impatient World
While reading the Bible, I found inspiration for a series of blog posts that I have been working on. The series I recently posted is based on Proverbs chapter 20 verses 4, 7. https://largefamilyarrows.com/raising-diligent-hearts-instilling-the-work-ethic-in-kids/...
A Mom’s Journey in Teaching Integrity to Her Children
Everything thing we say and everything we do is being picked up by our children, just like the old tape recorders. “I am showing my age here”. Our children are watching us to see how we live our lives and so we have to be careful what we say and do. I was...
Raising Diligent Hearts: Instilling the Work Ethic in Kids
Each morning when my kids get up, they are supposed to do their morning routine, you know brush their teeth, get dressed, devotions, etc. I even put a morning and evening sign on their bathroom wall as a reminder of what they need to do each day. In...
Plan to Eat: The Ultimate Meal Planner App Review
Kitchen tools As a busy mom, finding the time to plan meals can often feel like an impossible task. With so many things to juggle, it's easy to let meal planning fall by the wayside, but the consequences of not having a plan in place can be disastrous. That's where...
Why We Don’t Celebrate Halloween: A Mom’s Perspective
Can you believe that it’s Fall Already? Time goes by so fast anymore. Yet, Fall is a beautiful time of year. I enjoy the crisp cool mornings it brings. Not too hot and not freezing cold. Like the story of Goldy Locks and the 3 bears with her chair and bed. I’m sure...
How to Transition to Homeschooling: A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you ready for another school year? I am super excited for the new school year and so is my daughter. We are going to be sticking with some of the tried and true curriculums that we have used for years. I'm going to continue with Monarch for language and Teaching...
Preparing for the New Homeschool Year: 5 Essential Steps to Get Started
Preparing for the New Homeschool Year: 5 Essential Steps to Get Started Hi, it has been a while since I’ve put out a blog post. I have been super busy. I have missed everyone though. I hope to get back into the swing of things in blogging land. ...
Ready to begin homeschooling?Steps to Get Started
Are you considering homeschooling your kids this year and don't know where to begin? Are you ready to make your child's learning centered around him or her as an individual? Homeschooling is the answer- a fulfilling adventure where you take charge of their learning....
How to Give a Lego Birthday on a Budget
I have two birthday kids in February, so I have to be creative with parties. Not only for planning them but also for ways not to break the bank. My daughter just turned 14 and she just loves the show Little House on the Prarie. So, in my last post, I wrote...
Throw the Perfect Little House on the Prarie Birthday Party for Your Teen
Hi guys, it seems forever since I wrote a blog post. You might have thought I was an M-I-A blogger. Sorry for the big gap. Today’s blog post will talk about Little House on the Prarie birthday parties. I have enjoyed Little House on the Prarie since I was...
Why You Should Purge After Christmas
Hi moms, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Happy 2023 to you all. This is my first post of the year. I have been busy, busy, busy. You know how it is. Do you have any plans for the new year? I’m not one for New Year’s...