Finding ways to simplify life
Did you know that Barbour Publishing has two new titles Who Was Jonah? and Who Was Mary, Mother of Jesus? The kids and I were privileged to review both titles and would love to share our Kingdom Files Series Review! WHO IS BARBOUR PUBLISHING I had heard of the name Barbour Publishing, but didn’t know much of their history until recently and wanted… Read More
As a homeschool mom, I have read several books over the years pertaining to homeschooling. I did not expect to glean such wisdom in God Schooling: How God Intended Children to Learn written by Julie Polanco. This God Schooling review will reveal a different approach to learning and one very similar to my beliefs! I’m at a crossroads where my kids are older and… Read More
The kids and I received three books, A Boy and His Dog, Dying is Part of This World, and Don’t Forget Me from Kayla Jarmon. Originally, I was just going to talk about A Boy and His Dog since dogs are near and dear to our heart. However, the other titles got me curious and glad I took the time to read them as they are… Read More
Looking for a more interactive experience while reading books? Weigl Publishers has done just that by allowing you to further enjoy cutting-edge technology called AV2 books! BOOKS REVIEWED We received three media enhanced books to review: A Lion’s World, There Once Was a Cowpoke Who Swallowed an Ant, and Glaciers. This is an entirely new way to experience reading for your children…. Read More
I’m an avid reader and absolutely adore books. Yet, when I was growing up, that wasn’t the case. In school, the required reading material was dry and boring, like textbooks. As a homeschool teacher, my plan from the beginning was to avoid these type of bores. Instead, give them access to well-written, historically-accurate stories. Thanks to Christian biographies like Heroes of History-… Read More
Can I share with you an enjoyable and frugal way to teach your kids about our wonderful history? Carole P. Roman has written books just for this purpose — a fun exploration of history and culture while practicing reading. Kids can walk right in someone’s shoes living in different eras in history. We received 3 books If You Were Me and… Read More
As parents, we know there will always be parenting skills to improve upon. The book, Why Can’t I Get My Kids to Behave, produced by Parenting Made Practical, is a wonderful resource for new or established parents who want some practical tips on how to get their children to listen right away. WHY CAN’T I GET MY KIDS TO BEHAVE? When I… Read More
The hidden village is a Christian fictional story written by author Bonnie Rose Hudson. This book is about a tenacious boy named Manju living deep in the forests of West Bengal, India. Manju providentially discovers a destitute and illiterate people in a hidden village. Manju leads the way in restoring this village spiritually, mentally and physically! Manju begins walking us… Read More
I am so thankful to receive an advanced copy of this book! It was perfect timing while struggling to come up with content for my new blog/websites. The book starts off with why you need to be genuine with your audience and tell them a truthful story. The author compares entrepreneurs or corporations providing services/products to the art of writing… Read More
My daughter, 12 years old, announced this year she wanted to pursue a career as a veterinarian. She has been raised on our mini-farm all of her life so I wasn’t surprised. At the age of 8 years old, she was the sole caretaker. So, when I saw a giveaway to win her a Vet Set Go! hardback book by… Read More
The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin is an inspiring true story about a woman born in Boston, who was “unique from the start”. She was unable to speak by age 3 and didn’t enjoy hugs. The story continues to draw you a picture of a withdrawn girl. She doesn’t enjoy the “normal” things. Something… Read More