Category Archives: Christian Homeschool Convention

October Homeschool Deals

Many of us have gotten into the new homeschool year and have a routine figured out. However, you may be finding you need a few extra items or to change a few things. Maybe you want to plan for encouragement to continue this homeschool journey. Whatever it may be, I have a list of several…

Thoughts from Teach Them Diligently Omaha

A few weekends ago our family attended the Teach Them Diligently Convention in Omaha. We were blessed with great speakers, and a van loaded with books on the way home. We enjoyed getting to know some of our past and new friends better. My favorite speakers from Teach Them Diligently were Heidi St. John and…

Teach Them Diligently Marketplace

I am still working on my highlights from Teach Them Diligently Omaha, but in the mean time, you need to hear about what is going on all across the country this summer with Teach Them Diligently. There is a new convention concept in town, and I want you to hear all about it. I hope…

Sensory Processing Disorder in Our Family

Last week, VBS and Hannah brought me to tears. When she hits her overload, most don’t get it. She has sensory processing disorder or Sensory Processing Dysfunction…AKA SPD or Sensory Integration Disorder. Too much noise, too much activity, too much color, too much light, too hot, too cold, too much change, being unsure, not knowing…

Easy Peasy Chores System for Non-Readers

Earlier this spring I found a very easy to set up chore system for non-readers. With our special needs children, I have four non-readers, and many times, the older kiddos end up doing their chores, because the littles can’t read the check list and by the time I find the problem, it needs tended to…

Homeschool Convention Packing

As I begin putting my thoughts together to head to the Teach Them Diligently Convention in Omaha, I wanted to share with you my tips for homeschool convention packing, when traveling with several children. The packing alone can become quite overwhelming. There is so much to remember, and without a list, I am lost. Here…

Kansas Field Trips and Unit Study Ideas

Are you going to be traveling through Kansas? Need some ideas for Field Trips and other things to study? I started this unit and list of field trips as a way to help others make a list of places to stop as they travel to the Teach Them Diligently Convention in Omaha. I know from…

Homeschool Deals and Freebies!

Homeschool Moms always seem to be on the look out for some great homeschool deals. Over the last week, I have found a few, and also asked some companies to offer a few homeschool deals and freebies. Below you will find deals from A Journey through Learning, All About Reading, Teach them Diligently, and more….

Homeschool Convention Preparations

It’s that time of year, time to get your homeschool convention preparations underway. I can tell you taking time for homeschool convention preparations will really pay off once you walk in the door to the convention hall. As a seasoned convention attendee, this year, I went to my first a bit un-prepared, or not as…

Five Reasons to take Advantage of the Early Bird Registration for Teach Them Diligently Convention

Today is the last day to take advantage of the Early Bird Teach Them Diligently Convention Registration! If you have not registered yet, get registered today! Five Reasons to go: Family Focused Christian Worldview Convention in Three Locations Ken Ham is speaking at ALL three! The Homeschool Class Reunion of the year is for the…

Encouragement for the Homeschool Family

Teach Them Diligently, offers encouragement at every corner.  Homeschooling families from around the world come to listen to some of the top speakers in the know on homeschool issues. They make sure all the bases are covered, from young children that stay with their parents, and may need a place to run and play or…

Teach Them Diligently Convention Deal, only available here through Jan. 5

Have you been considering registering for the Teach Them Diligently Convention? Now, is the time to do it. I attended Teach Them Diligently Convention last year in South Carolina. I was very blessed, not only by the speakers,and some new vendors, but also by many of the attendees. There is just something so encouraging about…

Last Day for Teach Them Diligently Early Bird and a little more about the children’s program.

Today is the absolute final day to get in on the $45 Early Bird Teach Them Diligently Registration for a Convention near you!! I can say, that my family and several of my friends are so excited for May to get here to be able to attend these conventions.  Who wouldn’t be with Pam Tebow,…

Silver Lining Thankfulness

As we approach Thanksgiving, I am remembering the reasons to be Thankful this year. Recent:  Over the last month all of my children have been sick at one time or another.  The thing is, that well, I get to stay up with the sickies. I find it a privilege to be the one that God…

Are You a Homeschool Mom Failure?

You are?  Well, so am I, or that is what Satan tends to get me believing.  However, when I stand back and take a look at what is going on in my children’s lives, character and more, I see that though we don’t hit the books as often as we used too, we do a…