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End Of The Year Reality Check For Homeschool Moms

The end of the school year is rapidly approaching …so that means homeschool moms are feeling pressure to get everything wrapped up. They are also tempted to feel guilty about how much they didn’t accomplish when they look at the plans they created last fall. But how much of it is necessary and true? Let’s do an end of year ...

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Why Motherhood Matters

When you think about your mother, what comes to mind? For many of us the thought conjures up warm and tender memories of precious childhood moments – bedtime stories, fresh-baked cookies, and a friendly smile that always encouraged us to do our best. For others, the memories may not be so beautiful and are perhaps, painful at best, or lie ...

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Celebrate! 12 Special End-Of-Year Activities

Whether you homeschool year-round or follow a more traditional schedule and enjoy a summer break, it’s always nice to celebrate the passage of another homeschool year together. Take some time this spring or summer to acknowledge your family’s hard work in home education and celebrate your child’s accomplishments this homeschool year. Have an ice cream sundae promotion night. Invite the ...

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The Sailor’s Diet: What Did Sir Francis Drake & His Crew Eat?

During the days of Sir Francis Drake and the glorious Age of Exploration sailors didn’t have access to a very healthy diet. Historians have concluded that sailors consumed approximately 3,000 calories a day, in the best of circumstances. Their diets were often severely lacking in fresh fruits and vegetables. Many sailors suffered from scurvy due to lack of vitamin C. ...

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Why Family Time Is So Important

Family time together is the foundation of building strong, long-lasting relationships. It’s how families invest in one another and grow together. Scheduling regular family time is key to keeping your family foundation intact, and well … it’s also a lot of fun! With our over-scheduled, often frenetic lifestyles, having regular family time is not always an easy feat to accomplish. ...

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Make Your Own Ship In A Bottle

Learn the secret to creating your very own ship in a bottle! This timeless maritime craft has been a favorite hobby for centuries. Armed with patience and a few tools, you too can create one, leaving your friends to wonder … “How did they do that?” Important Note: Parental supervision and help is a must for this craft. This craft ...

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Alfred The Great And True Greatness

History is full of rulers who are called, by themselves or others, “great.” Men like Alexander the Great, whose huge empire of conquered nations dissolved a few years after his death, or women like Catherine the Great, who built fabulous palaces and art galleries at tremendous cost to her poor serfs. Usually a ruler’s greatness is limited to one small ...

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