Jesse Tree

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This is our first year learning about Jesus and Christmas with the Jesse Tree.

I am…Santa Claus

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My three year old daughter brought me a picture the other day.  She said, “Daddy, here is a picture of you.”

The little engine that could

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On a recent family walk, the nearly-three-year-old insisted on pulling the wagon with his older sister inside.

Green Anole

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Yesterday a green anole got in the house.

1 2 3 Learn with me!

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I did preschool with my two younger siblings we did cards that said: upstairs, jump, one foot and walk. They thought it was fun!!! that is a pic of the youngest boy and me after pre-k!!! bye!!!!!!

Thankfulness & giving links

Some more good finds! Made a birdseed wreath – I’m so excited this is peanut free and safe for our Hodgepodge! Thanksgiving Thankful Countdown – little strips of paper to cut and put into a jar. Examples: I am thankful for my family – Play a game together. I am thankful for my grandparents – [...]

Preschooler Pastels

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5-year-old wanted to teach a pastel lesson. So, of course, 3rd grader and I sat at the table as she taught us. We grabbed the instructed colors, and she started her lesson. “First, draw a small M,” She said. Then she showed us how to add a pink body, arms, legs, and we made a [...]

No wonder church drama play

Hello! I’m back! and I’m here to tell you about the church drama play! and I got the part I wanted! my part is Emma here is a list of the parts: Emma, Josiah, Ms. Keri, Shelby, Mr. Bucksley, Bud, Michelle, Pastor Neal and Narrators:1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 bye!

Wheel Bug

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We had some wheel bugs in our backyard and they laid eggs.

Treehouse game day

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Sunday was game day in our church treehouse! they had face painting and tattoos. Wow! What fun!! When we got there I got tattooed! Everyone came in their favorite team’s colors. Mine were red and black, of course. See all the Gs?

Hodgepodge of Honors @HSBA Post

Here at Hodgepodge we are honored! • Hodgepodgedad is nominated as Best Homeschool Dad • Hodgepodge is nominated as Best Homemaking Blog • A Young Woman for God is nominated as Best Teen BlogPlus… Habits for a Happy Home is nominated in the Best Group Blog category.A big thank you to our readers for this [...]

Cookies & Milk Birthday Party

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Youngest girl was to have her first friend party last week. Unfortunately we had to cancel at the last minute because of sickness. But we still may squeak in a celebration some how before Thanksgiving. The theme was Cookies, Milk and Bedtime Stories, an idea I got from Everyday Celebrating. The simpler the better, I [...]