Monthly Archives: September 2007

Homeschool Quotes

Posted on September 10, 2007 by Mary

” Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats “I am much afraid that schools will prove to be great gates of hell, unless they diligently labor in explaining the … Continue reading →

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Recipe For Pretzel ABC’s

Posted on September 8, 2007 by Mary

This is an especially fun activity for preschoolers, but kids of all ages get in the spirit when it comes to making homemade pretzels! I clipped this recipe from a Family Fun magazine years ago, and made it with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food and Home Schooling | 13 Comments

Thoughts on Infant Training

Posted on September 7, 2007 by Mary

Child training, for our family, always began in the hospital. Before even starting our family, I participated in a Growing Kids God’s Way class at my church titled Preparation for Parenting by Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo. I sat in … Continue reading →

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Pro-Life Post You Won’t Want to Miss

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Mary

My friend Andrea gave birth to a baby girl today! Congratulations, Mama! We’re thrilled for you… And… MInTheGap happened to write an awesome pro-life post today: Children, Pregnant Mothers and Doctor’s Know. He argues that everyone, from abortionists to young … Continue reading →

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The Television Psalm

Posted on September 5, 2007 by Mary

I came across this eyebrow raising “Psalm” the other day, and thought it might provoke an interesting conversation! My Shepherd The TV is my Shepherd, I shall not want anything else. It maketh me to lie down on the sofa. … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts on Child Training Part 1

Posted on September 4, 2007 by Mary

Jessica asked me to sometime post on my methods and beliefs regarding discipline. First I’ll be up front and tell you I’m having to correct a lot of lazy parenting in my youngest. That said, I know what’s worked for … Continue reading →

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The No TV/Movies Challenge

Posted on September 2, 2007 by Mary

Friday night’s “last movie bash” was fun. We rented the Mickey-Donald-Goofy version of Three Musketeers (b/c 9 yo just read the classic and loved it!), and to our surprise, we stumbled upon our favorite Little Rascal’s episode, A Lad and … Continue reading →

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How Did You Get Engaged?

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Mary

MInTheGap over at Weekend Kindness has started a “What’s Your Story?” meme. Time to share our engagement stories…here’s mine! I met my future dh when I was a junior in high school. We quickly became best friends, and his interest … Continue reading →

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