We posted a few fun pics of the girls’ new skirts over the weekend, and the unanimous answer was that, yes, you want to know where we got them.
Did the banner in the sidebar tip you off?
These skirts really are lovely.  We are thrilled with the colors, the combinations, the quality of the fabric, and [...]

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I waited far too long to tell you all about my favorite camera ever, but the result is that I’m even more in love than I was back when I should have done this post.
Remember when I scored 3 free cameras from Sony?  And I told you about the sweet little cybershot, [...]

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My good friend Colin and his brother have a collection of audio and video documentaries that look into, among other things,

How Christians should and are standing against public perversion and
What are the effects of Feminism on our culture

These are HIGHLY recommended teaching tools for you and your family. If you dont’ have them go here [...]

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I am reviewing this book because my Dad met Mr. Schiller at a home school conference in Plano weeks months a year ago and said that I would write a book report on it if he would give me a review copy. I loved the book and I have finally run out of reasons to [...]

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This drawing is now closed; be sure to check  back in on Monday for a new drawing.
Back in February, I wondered aloud if there was a book with lots of photos of babies in utero but without all the maternal nudity found in A Child Is Born.
I received a few suggestions and tried a few [...]

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Slow down and read: there’s a free full download here for any and all!
Another item on the list of Things We Love is any music by Jamie Soles.  He is a husband, a father of 8, and a musician with a great talent for putting God’s Word to music.  Our children have nearly memorized all [...]

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R.M Ballantyne was born in 1825 and was one of the most popular authors of the 19th century. He wrote stories of daring adventure, narrow escapes, and faith in God. He believed that the boys of his time were too sheltered and pampered and wimpy, so he wrote inspiring stories meant to show [...]

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This drawing is closed.   The winner, chosen by the Random Integer Generator at Random.org, is Mrs. Klause.  Thanks to everyone who entered!
The delightful Serven family of the Genevan Foundation has released 2 new CDs! We have used and enjoyed their first 2 albums on learning to sing the Psalms in 4 part [...]

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At the risk of sounding like a commercial, I want to share few notes so far on the free loot one of my new gifts from Sony:
Cybershot: I was completely prepared to fall in love with this little baby, but it hasn’t quite been love at first sight. I’d say we’re still in [...]

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The winner of last week’s drawing for a free copy of Passionate Housewives is Sarah.
The winner of this week’s drawing is Mrs. Mordecai. Congratulations!
And a second winner, courtesy of an anonymous donor: Bethany!
If both of you will email your shipping address using the contact form, I’ll see that you [...]

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I recently had the privilege of spending some time with Stacy McDonald and Jennie Chancey, authors of Passionate Housewives Desperate for God, and when I talked to them about doing an online interview, they were both happy to participate.
Here are Stacy’s answers to my [...]

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Thursday afternoon Mom told us that we had a cake decorating DVD and an e-book to review. Lydia and I were very excited (Deanna and Megan were at work with Dad). We watched it right away and loved it.
It started by telling about the icing tips, and what they are for then it gave a [...]

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I was speaking to a few fellows at church yesterday (about apologetics) and was reminded that the newly released ‘Defending the Christian Worldview Against All Opposition‘ set was on sale for half price during the sale.

If you do not have this set I would highly recommend that you buy it while [...]

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As our family has matured in our walk, we have learned to analyze our entertainment more and more carefully. Long ago, we used to mindlessly absorb music and movies, ignoring the worldviews behind them. After all, weren’t watching them for the purpose of learning; we just wanted to be entertained. Hence, we [...]

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I’ve noticed a lot of visitors find my blog by searching for CBD coupon codes. Yes, I’m nosy like that. I like to check my stats frequently and I try to keep a current coupon code in my sidebar.I’m also more than happy to help y’all use those coupon codes. I’m helpful [...]

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