Category: Family

Why does Springtime make me so happy?

This morning I awakened to cows in my back yard. I don't own cows. I do have a clothesline, a fence, and plants sprouting in a flower bed. This is not how I wanted to start my day. Surprisingly, however, I was able to sneak out without alerting the dogs and herded the cows out … Continue reading Why does Springtime make me so happy?

A Joyful Trio to Support Wellness

Since joining JE almost a year ago, my children and I have been learning more about non-toxic ingredients and options for products that we're absorbing in our self-care routines. This is a bigger deal with my girls than it was with a boy! I was so excited when I saw that this month's Joyful Jordan … Continue reading A Joyful Trio to Support Wellness

Using an audio adventure to teach Apologetics

This semester at our homeschool co-op, I'm teaching an Apologetics class to the teen group.โ€‚This class came about as a special request from 2 of my daughters, which are now taking the class with me.โ€‚(In a co-op, the classes are parent-taught.โ€‚I've often taught classes that my kids recommended, or that coordinated with the curriculum we … Continue reading Using an audio adventure to teach Apologetics

Summertime and the living is busy!

I always think summer is going to be a relaxing time off, but that rarely turns out to be the case! It's been crazy hot in the last few weeks, and here are a few highlights from our summer so far! My husband and I just celebrated our 25th anniversary! We kinda did a staycation … Continue reading Summertime and the living is busy!