North Laurel Home & School

Book Review: Mother’s Faith by Mrs. Sharon White

2013-05-22T17:03:00.001-04:00

**Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. This book was given to me for free in exchange for this review. No compensation was given and all opinions are my own. See Disclosure/Policies.** Mother's Faith, Essays, Lamentations, and Encouragement From a Christian Mother of Waywards by Mrs. Sharon WhiteISBN: 978-0615792217Paperback, 102 pagesPublisher: The Legacy of Home PressRetail: $6.99

The Homeschool Mother’s Journal–5/17/13

2013-05-20T19:47:00.001-04:00

This post contains affiliate links. Please see Disclosure/Policies. “Monday, Monday, Monday.” –in that special radio voice… “Manic Monday, wish it were Sunday.” –by the Bangles… (5/13) It was just another Monday. Lee had babysitting but for two hours longer than usual so I didn’t bother to stay in town. It meant two trips in the car. I had contemplated, very seriously, mowing the lawns in between

2013-2014 Curriculum Plan, AO’s Y10 & Y8, 11th & 9th Grade

2013-05-16T21:13:00.001-04:00

Not that I’m switching curriculum because it’s AO every time. We’ve come far from our start with CM/AO and I’m impressed with my kiddos. We still won’t cover absolutely everything on the booklist or on the schedule but I’m confident in what we, they, will accomplish. You can see the original Y10 and Y8 AO booklist and weekly schedules at AO’s official site. I’m getting this all down now and out

Birds, Spiders, Rain, and Food

2013-05-11T14:33:00.001-04:00

Photography by Lee (Autumn Lee on the watermark) and me, from April and some of May. A well traveled path at the North Chagrin Reservation Metropark. Fuzzy Lamb’s Ear in our backyard (Richmond Heights). Dandelions are everywhere this year! These are in our backyard. I don’t know what kind of plant it is but I like the red coloring. This was at the Euclid Creek Reservation Metropark. More from

Book Review: The Tower of Babel {New Leaf Press}

2013-04-29T13:47:00.001-04:00

The Tower of Babel: The Cultural History of Our Ancestors by Bodie HodgeISBN: 9780890517154Available in many formats, page count 272 pagesPublisher: Master BooksRetail: $13.99 About the book (from NLP): The Tower of Babel: The Cultural History of Our Ancestors reveals our shared ancestry as never before! Many are familiar with the Biblical account of Babel, but after the dispersal, there was a

100 Bible Verses in 2013–Update

2013-04-27T09:16:00.001-04:00

In January {at least I think it was then} I posted that we had decided to join in this challenge. Well, *I* decided we would; they had no choice This post is an update on where we are and I’ll be quite honest, we are behind. Some of us have memorized more than others {I’m on the lowest end here}. Beginnings: The Bible's Fantastic Four Week 1 (Dec. 31): Genesis 1:1, John 1:1 Week 2 (Jan. 7):

The Homeschool Mother’s Journal–4.26.13

2013-04-27T08:17:00.001-04:00

Sunday- The electricity went out around 3am. I don’t know exactly when it went out because, well, the clock is electric. We have a alternate power supply in dh’s office to power his computer when this happens. It has an annoyingly loud beep when it comes on. That’s how I knew the electricity went out. Dh turned it off and we slept….and slept late. The kids and I went to church but missed Sunday

Book Review: An Unholy Communion- Book 3, The Monastery Murders {LitFuse Blog Tour}

2013-04-23T07:01:00.000-04:00

Enter Today - 4/22 - 5/12! The newest offering in The Monastery Murders series, An Unholy Communion (Lion Fiction). Following the ancient tradition, ordinands from the College of the Transfiguration gather at first light on Ascension morning to sing their praises from the top of the college's tallest tower. Not one to miss any liturgy, Felicity finds herself swept up in worship as she

The Homeschool Mother’s Journal–4.19.13

2013-04-20T09:14:00.001-04:00

{Disclaimer: This post has affiliate links. See full Disclosure/Policies.} Sunday- Another loaf of sourdough bread set to rise. Check. Bible reading. Check. Breakfast made for everyone. Check. Church. Check. Rest and relaxing. Check. It was a pretty good day with not a lot going on. It’s also no screen time day. No computers, no video games, no tv. It actually all went rather smoothly; unlike

The Homeschool Mother’s Journal- Week of 4.8.13

2013-04-12T21:27:00.001-04:00

It’s really Spring! In my life this week… … Spring! I’m so glad that the weather is warming up, the grass is getting green and plants are budding. I just love Spring. I’ve had sporadic headaches this week. The kind that catch me off guard. The kind that pop up for no apparent reason and then go away with no help from me. Our family art poster- #2 Also I’ve been trying new foods. Today (Friday

Book Review: Stress-Test {LitFuse Blog Tour}

2013-04-10T06:00:00.000-04:00

About Stress Test: They may not have enough evidence to convict him, but they have enough to ruin his life. Dr. Matt Newman thought he was leaving his life in private practice for a better one in academic medicine. But the kidnappers who attacked him as he left his last shift in the ER have no such plans-they just want him dead. Bound and in the trunk of his car, Matt's only thought is escape. He

Non-dairy Milks- Nut, Seed, Grain

2013-04-06T14:11:00.001-04:00

***Disclaimer: This post does include affiliate links. See Disclosure/Policies.*** I’m not new to non-dairy milk. Prior to 2005 my family used to consume a lot of soymilk. At the time I’d never tried any other non-dairy milk. I can’t really do soymilk any longer but dairy milk makes me wish I hadn’t consumed it either. Reading through Trim Healthy Mama, they briefly mention making almond milk at

Weekly Wrap-up with Some Photos & School Notes

2013-04-05T16:55:00.001-04:00

I’m linking up with Hammock Tracks Homeschool Review, The Homeschool Mother’s Journal, Collage Friday @ Home Grown Learners, and Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers ***Disclaimer: This post does contain affiliate links. See Disclosure/Policies.*** Here is my attempt at the weekly wrap-up for us. Sunday, we had church. There was a brunch in the morning and an ice cream social in the evening. Yeah,

It’s All About Food. Well Almost.

2013-04-03T16:54:00.001-04:00

I’ve been taking photos this week. It seems like one every day, sometimes more. Thought I’d share. Lee’s schedule for the week. My attempt to get us using the computer less. Fox…um, yeah…He was attempting to get away from me and the camera. You can crawl, but you can’t get away. Or something like that. Lee, caught in the act of putting on chapstick! Dun, dun, duuuun! And yes, unfortunately the

CM Blog Carnival- April 2, 2013- Education is a Discipline

2013-04-02T10:32:00.001-04:00

What a great Carnival this is! There are many submissions this go-round. This edition’s optional topic is Education is a Discipline, but as always, any CM submission is welcome. I apologize that I’ve not given much of a teaser for each of these but I’ve not even had time to read through them all. How about taking the trip with me? Carol- The Tempest in 10 Weeks Megan- Nourishing a Life: Parents

Weekly Wrap-Up: It’s Been Awhile?

2013-03-29T19:51:00.001-04:00

Each Friday I fully intend to write up a post to share with the bloggie world (or is that bloggy?). Eh, well, sporadic is better than not at all, I suppose. Oh, and here’s a little wishful thinking: We had family visit from Oregon for 5 days. It was really 6 days but they left so early on the 6th day, it almost didn’t count. They got here on Friday and left early Wednesday. The kids didn’t have

The Gospel-Centered Woman, Part II {LitFuse Blog Tour}

2013-03-27T06:00:00.000-04:00

This is the second part to the review of The Gospel-Centered Woman by Wendy Alsup. This post will go through the remaining chapters of the book (5-11). But first… ABOUT THE AUTHOR Wendy Alsup is a wife, mom, and math teacher. She is the author of Practical Theology for Women: How Knowing God Makes a Difference in Our Daily Lives and By His Wounds You are Healed: How the Message of Ephesians

The Crossmaker DVD Giveaway {See the Light}

2013-03-14T10:06:00.001-04:00

Recently I posted our experience with See the Light and their DVD “The Crossmaker”. Have you been waiting for the giveaway I mentioned? Well, here it is! This will be a super simple but somewhat quick giveaway. I’m using Rafflecopter to make it easy for you to enter. Here’s the rules: The giveaway starts today (03/14/2013) and ends in one week (03/21/2013). The winner, chosen by

Pan ….bread…cakes?

2013-03-13T17:04:00.001-04:00

If you follow me on Facebook you might have noticed the status update that was posted a day or so ago about the book Trim Healthy Mama. I’ve been reading it just about any time I have a moment. I’m not going to share what I think of the book in this post but instead a few photos of one of the recipes I made from the book. By the way, I have the Kindle version- are there no photos of what the

The Gospel-Centered Woman, Part 1 {Book Review}

2013-03-12T19:26:00.001-04:00

It seems that I am on a roll with reading books that are geared toward women living Biblically. Well, it’s a roll for me anyway. I don’t read many of ‘those’ kinds of books usually. I won’t say it’s intentional but I won’t deny that it could be. Just because one accepts Christ as their means of redemption and salvation, the ‘work’ doesn’t stop there. There is more growing and learning to do. It’s

The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace: Book Review

2013-03-11T18:43:00.001-04:00

I am the excellent wife. No, really. My husband tells me I am…who am I to argue? Okay, okay. He really says I’m a ‘wonderful wife’. Close enough? Recently a friend started reading Martha Peace’s book The Excellent Wife in a church study group. I am not part of her church or the study group but I was interested in the book. I value this friend’s opinion so I searched the library for a copy to

Review: The Crossmaker, Easter Story & Art Lessons {SEE THE LIGHT}

2013-03-07T16:06:00.001-05:00

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! I was approached by Pat Holt of See the Light to do a review because my kids are interested in art. We had a look at the Bible Stories projects and we chose The Crossmaker Bible Story. The DVD includes the following (from the website): THE CROSSMAKER (story)– Dominic, the son of a carpenter, finds himself drawn into the unforgettable trial of the man called

My Dilemma as a Homeschooling Mom

2013-03-06T16:36:00.001-05:00

I spent a couple days planning our 2nd half of the year science- Astronomy. I’ve found some books that probably will help, as well as some websites. Here’s the thing- we are off of school this week so the plan doesn’t start until Monday. I got the books and they are in plain view, easy to get to and look at. I don’t want to lock books up, saying, “No, these are for this and that when we do it at

Book Review: Fool Moon Rising {Crossway}

2013-03-06T16:14:00.001-05:00

Fool Moon Rising by Kristi and T. Lively FluhartyAges: 3-7ISBN: 978-1-4335-0682-6Hardcover, 40 pagesPublisher: CrosswayRetail: $15.99 About the book (from Crossway): Through this illustrated tale about the moon stealing the sun's glory, children learn about the importance of humility and the dangers of pride. This rhyming, rollicking tale tells of a crime of cosmic proportions: the moon, blinded

Book Review: Grave Consequences {LitFuse Blog Tour & Giveaway}

2013-03-06T07:00:00.000-05:00

Grave Consequences by Lisa T. BergrenISBN: 978-1-4347-6432-4Paperback, 443 pagesPublisher: David C. CookRetail: 14.99 About the book: The Powerful, Epic Romance Continues, Book 2 in Lisa T. Begren's Grand Tour series For Cora Kensington, the journey of a lifetime takes unexpected twists. And her future-her very life-depends on the decisions she'll make at each crossroad. As her European tour