Balance
How Does a Mother Balance a Writing Career with Homeschooling?
Home-schooling is already a full-time job, so how does a mother balance a writing career along with it? There are some specific things that we can do to adjust our teaching lifestyle so that we can also enjoy the talents and passion that the Lord instilled in us. In my last article, I spoke about…
Preparing for Holiday House Guests
Let’s see, by now you’ve decorated the tree, sent cards, wrapped presents, baked cookies, roasted chestnuts and sung carols, all while achieving a daily average of 2000 words, and your house is ready for hosting the perfect Christmas, right? Or maybe not. The holidays are always busy, particularly if you’re preparing for a houseful of…
Celebrate The Hobbit Release with a Giveaway!
Is there anyone else out there EXCITED to see this movie! Well, here’s another reason to get excited! I have Hobbit Stuff (an activity book, bookmarks and buttons) to giveaway and entering is EASY. Just leave a comment with your email address and I’ll choose the winner on Dec 12! The Hobbit will release on Dec 14th…
Writing Interruptions: The Rhythm of Writing at Home Meghan M. Gorecki
Interruptions come in various shapes, sizes and yes, sounds. I am a single, nineteen year-old who lives at home, works full time, & calls herself a novelist. An unpublished, aspiring, only-on-my-second novel, novelist. I call myself blessed to have been homeschooled all twelve grades and that I’m still able to be with my best friends—my…
Project ADD? Why It’s So Hard to Finish
Is there such a thing as project ADD? If so, I’ve got it! Probably had it all my life. I remember when I was little my mom saying I always start things, but never finish them. I see that in my adult life now as I look in my office with piles of writing and…
Capture Senior Memories this Holiday
by Mary Anne Benedetto It seems as though we were just in the midst of the heat of summer with its tornado and hurricane warnings, floods, and humidity so thick it sometimes felt like you could chop it with a machete. Now here we are rapidly approaching the holiday season! Whether you are celebrating by…
Beating the Bugs During Cold and Flu Season
by Brandy Heineman No one likes being sick over the holidays, so it’s time for a round-up of popular tactics to beat colds and flu. Which remedies actually help if you do get sick? One caveat: always discuss treatments and therapies with your doctor first! Staying Healthy Take a multivitamin? As their fine-print labels declare, multivitamins and…
The Pumpkin Gospel
The Pumpkin Gospel Open with prayer and share “Every Halloween, people carve pumpkins to make jack-o-lanterns. We’re going to carve a pumpkin too, but our pumpkin is going to teach us about the Gospel and God’s promise of heaven. Theme: We become a new creation when Jesus comes into our hearts. Supplies: Pumpkin, large bowl, newspapers, sharp…
Little Fixes to Prevent Big Problems (Part 2)
Last month, we discussed the toll unexpected home repairs can take on your household budget and looked at preventative maintenance for the kitchen, laundry zone, and roof. Today we’ll list some interior and exterior checkpoints to keep emergency repairs from becoming a major interruptions in your writing time! If your home has a garage, oil…