The Girl on the Train I jumped into this book without knowing much about it. I don’t want to include any spoilers, so I’ll keep this review brief. I found myself completely enthralled by the unreliable narrators and flawed characters. I did feel like I figured out the ending prematurely, but would still recommend the book as a great pool/beach […]
We have been using a simple scripture memorization and review system lately (which I originally read about here) and I’ve been so impressed with the results we’ve seen so far. It’s a simple, effective way to help kids, and adults memorize scripture. It will take you a few minutes to set up, but other than that there is very little […]
One thing I’ve learned during the past 5 years of homeschooling is that the perfect routine is a moving target. It seems like we need to reevaluate and reorganize our school routines every few months to fit our current season of life. Right now we are using a secret tool that has totally revolutionized our homeschool time. It’s pretty simple, […]
I found myself in a non-fiction mood more often than not this month and that shows in the books I’ll be reviewing. Do you ever find yourself craving a certain genre? We Bought a Zoo This non-fiction story was at once heartbreaking and heartwarming. It’s the story of a family who buys a run down old zoo together, faces long […]
A Wrinkle In Time: I had never read this book before reading it with my kids for our parent/child book club. I must say that it was not at all what I was expecting. I’m not sure exactly what I was expecting, but I felt like I didn’t love the book as much as I was planning to. It’s a […]
When I received a review copy of Halo Found Hope, I had no idea what a chord this book would strike with me. Halo Found Hope is the story of Heloise Matzelle, a young, healthy wife and mother who was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. The book chronicles her diagnosis, treatment and recovery and the powerful faith she developed […]
I’m joining Anne of Modern Mrs. Darcy to share quick reviews of books I’ve read lately. Head over there for a multitude of books to add to your to-read list. Hands Free Mama I love the idea of this book. It’s touted as a guide to helping us be more present in our daily lives and love our people more […]
Quick Lit: Short and sweet reviews of the books I’ve read in the past month. What have you been reading lately? I’m always looking for recommendations! The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie Oh, Flavia de Luce! I adore you. The protagonist of this fun mystery is a quirky 11-year-old chemistry enthusiast. I loved seeing things through Flavia’s eyes […]
I am joining in with Simple Homeschool today to share a day in our homeschooling life. We have a pretty solid routine in place with Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays being our more academic/at home days and Tuesdays and Thursdays reserved for extras and group activities. Because every day is a little bit different, I’ll be sharing one specific day with […]
We have been doing a study of Slavery and the Underground Railroad in our homeschool lately. This is a dark time period to study and has lead to many discussions about race, rights and taking freedom for granted. It’s been especially poignant for us to study slavery with our little Elijah running around and sharing his sweet dimpled grin with […]