When do you usually start shopping for homeschool curriculum? I usually start shopping at the beginning of the summer. But, I have a confession to make...I've not bought one book for next year yet. Nope, not one. We had a crazy, fun, busy beginning of the summer with lots of traveling. I just have just not been feeling in the school mood. This has been a much needed summer break for mama. Guess what! Not purchasing my homeschool curriculum early is working in my favor. It can work in yours too, because for one week only you can save BIG BUCKS on homeschool curriculum. Groovy Stuff You Should Know You gotta know, ...Read More
Homemade Sugar-Free Fudgesicles {Dairy and Sugar-Free}
Summer is here! That calls for lazy afternoons running through the sprinklers and eating popsicles. With food allergies and a desire to feed my kids less sugar, it can be hard to find treats they are willing to eat. These homemade sugar-free fudgesicles are a win all around. The chocolatey creaminess paired with the ripe bananas provide just enough sweetness for my boys to beg for more. The recipe is pretty simple: canned coconut milk, a few ripe bananas, and cocoa powder. Mix it all up and freeze. I added vanilla extract to one batch, which I loved but the boys didn't like. Your kids will be thrilled ...Read More
3-Day FREEBIE: New Family Devotional on the Apostles’ Creed
For hundred of years the Apostles' Creed has been the most cherished creed in the church. Going back to the earliest centuries of the church, it was used as a basis for instructing newcomers to the faith. Now you can introduce your children to the Creed, line by line, in our new family Bible study: Laying the Foundation. We are giving away this study for free to all of our subscribers for the next three days. Subscribe to our weekly Family & Homeschool Newsletter to download this study. This promotion ends at 11:59pm EST on Saturday, July 19. Give us your name and e-mail and you'll be directed to a page with ...Read More
Homemade Sunscreen Recipe: Ditch the Chemicals
Summer is still going strong, and that means lots of sun! While it’s good to have some sun exposure to up your vitamin D, a decent sunscreen is still a must. Just one problem: most commercial sunscreens are chemical barrier sunscreens loaded with toxins that are absorbed into the skin and enter the blood stream. No, thank you! There are some good natural sunscreens on the market now, but they can be expensive, and not nearly as much fun as making your own! Ingredients for DIY Sunscreen It is relatively simple to make your own physical barrier sunscreen, which typically uses zinc dioxide and other helpful ...Read More
Win $100 Towards Homeschool Curriculum!
The first ever "Build Your Bundle"- Homeschool Edition sale is almost here! You can enter to win $100 towards your purchase to use when the sale goes live on 7-21-14. Enter now through 11:59PM EST on 7-20-14. The winner will be announced the day the sale starts! For one week only (July 21-28) save up to 92% on bestselling homeschooling products, including MANY on Cathy Duffy's Top 100 list! Enter the Giveaway Below! Be sure to look for the special coupon code you will get when you pin the giveaway on Pinterest! Not interested in entering the giveaway, but you want ...Read More
Tomato Basil Cheese Pie with Parmesan Rosemary Crust (Gluten-Free)
Is your herb garden in full force yet? Are those tomatoes ripening yet? I hope so, because you're going to love this delicious Tomato Basil Cheese Pie. If you live up north like me, you're going to have to pin this recipe for a later date (or visit the grocery store for your produce)! Are you looking for tips for going gluten free? I’ve gathered them all together in this Everything Gluten Free page. When I first made this Tomato Basil Cheese Pie recipe for my family, my 9-year-old son looked at it and said, "Ewwww, disgusting!" Like many 9-year-olds, if it looks strange, he promptly decides it must not be appetizing. ...Read More
Why I Stopped Spanking My Son: A Christian Dad’s Perspective
I stood over him, wooden spoon in hand, facing that all-too-familiar look of defiance in his eyes. I had exhausted my patience with him. It started with telling him to come to dinner, but what should have been a simple transition from playtime to mealtime was now an all-out war of wills. I had issued my warnings, and with each successive “I’m serious!” my blood started to boil. When I entered the room and was met with that defiant you-can’t-make-me look, I had had enough. He saw it in my eyes. He had seen it in my eyes many times before. My rage. The spanking didn’t even correct his attitude in the short-term, ...Read More
Teaching Kids the Apostles’ Creed: Is it just a “Catholic thing”?
This coming school year I aim to have my kids memorize and study the Apostles' Creed. Recently I was asked by one of our readers, "Isn't that a Catholic thing?" For starters, it is important to note that the person asking the question wasn't asking with a critical tone—as if being associated with the Roman Catholic Church was a crime. It is was a mere question of fact: My family is not part of the Catholic Church, so why would I have them memorize something with Catholic associations? 1. The Apostles' Creed is part of our common Christian heritage. It is true that the Apostles' Creed is readily used in the Roman ...Read More