Inspire your children to be bold and brave with this one-of-a-kind printable from Live The Adventure! Have your child imagine that they are a real-life hero such as Sir Francis Drake, William Wallace, Robert E. Lee, for a day. What would they decide to do with their new-found boldness and bravery? Perhaps they would step in and save the day ...

It’s summer and school is out. That means large amounts of free time for the kids. And sometimes, it can also lead to the dreaded words no parent wants to hear: “Mom…I’m bored!” Don’t stick the kids in front of a screen all summer. Instead, beat boredom with 101 great screen-free activities that kids of all ages will enjoy. Best ...

Like it or not, technology has become a major part of our lives. Television, computers, smartphones, and tablets … most households have at least one (if not all) of these nifty devices. But if we’re not careful, our “screens” can become distracting and sometimes, even addictive. So why not try penciling in some “screen-free” time for your family this summer? ...

Media bias is nothing new. Actually, it’s been around for hundreds of years. As long as humans have reported the news (in various formats) – bias in the media has been an issue. To be a smart and savvy citizen, you need to learn how to dig deeper within media and discern bias in the news. So what is media ...

We are excited to launch our very first episode of the brand new Live The Adventure Radio Show. If you are passionate about history, education, and teaching your children from a Christian worldview, then you’ll really want to tune in and give it a listen. Join us this week as we sit down with guests Colin Gunn and Bill Potter ...

During the Civil War, soldiers on both sides of the fight were given rations (pre-measured portions) of food. Examples of rations included: flour, salt, potatoes, cornmeal, beans, sugar, coffee, and dried or cured beef. Union soldiers had more access to some of these rations than Confederate soldiers. This was because food supplies were often limited in the South, due to ...

In our exciting audio adventure, Under Drake’s Flag, we spend lots of time aboard Sir Francis Drake’s ships at sea. Seawater has some amazing and unique scientific properties. How much do you know about one key property of saltwater? Try this fun and easy experiment to learn more. Have you ever been swimming in the sea? Did you notice that ...

We are always excited to see Heirloom Audio in the news. This particular review is really exciting because it comes from a highly respected and trusted source in the audio theater industry. Audio Theatre Central is a popular podcast and blog that explores family friendly audio drama. On the Audio Theatre Central show, you’ll hear in-depth reviews, talk with cast ...

Celtic knots are beautiful, decorative patterns that come in many styles, colors, and designs. Celtic Knots usually feature endless circles, interlocking patterns, or unbroken designs. This is why they are often used in Christianity to symbolize the Holy Trinity. Celtic knots are a very popular art form in the United Kingdom. They are a key part of art, history, and ...

Playing board games is an excellent way to build critical thinking skills and checkers is no exception. Playing checkers helps children to become better learners by flexing their “mental muscles” – as well as helping adults of all ages to keep agile minds. With so many board games available, why choose checkers? Here are 5 great reasons: Memory Recall There ...