The art and heart of homeschooling
by: Trisha Tanner
There is a new app. I downloaded for my iPhone that is awesome! It is called “FighterVerse”. It is an app that helps you memorize scripture. There are quizzes and “fill-in the blanks” that helps you memorize weekly scripture. And it really works! A couple of weeks ago the verse was Deuteronomy 6:4-5. I have read this scripture or heard it at least 50 times,
by: Trisha Tanner
My son has been asking a lot of good and interesting things about God lately. “Mommy, where is God? Why can’t I see him with my eyes?”, my little logical little boy says. After fumbling a good bit over my words, I try to point Trey to what he can see: His creation! My little boy shares his momma’s fascination with space! There is nothing
by: Trisha Tanner
We are early in the adoption process. We have felt led to adopt for years but recently felt like God gave us the “green light” to start the process! We are planning on adopting through our State via a private agency. We want to adopt a child under the age of four. A child has to be in the State system a certain amount of
by: Trisha Tanner
I have pulled many an all-nighter in my day. I did not hang up my “night owl” ways when I became a mom either. I think I have gotten worse. I can be so much more productive at night! At night, no one screams “Mommmmmy, I’mmmm doneeee!” or “Juice! Please Mommy!” or “Mommy! Ella’s playing with the potty water again!” So I like nights and
by: Trisha Tanner
Have become quite versed in making Christmas happen for cheap! I love giving gifts and am too stubborn to just tell the family “we are not doing gifts this year”. So I have been determined to make Christmas gifts happen, regardless of our budget! Here are a couple of last minute cheap or free gift ideas: Salt Dough Ornaments: These are so easy! All you
by: Trisha Tanner
My husband and I have felt led to adopt for years. We planned more for adoption than we did the two crazy kiddos playing on my patio right now! We try to talk to our oldest son about adoption frequently. Although he is only three, we want him to understand as much as possible! The other night I was praying with him before bed. That
by: Trisha Tanner
Ahhh… October…. is there a more beautiful month of the year? The weather, the colors, the crisp air, the smell of burning leaves (yes, I love it) and the nearness of the holidays make this month one of my favorites! Closing out this wonderful month is Halloween! I have fond, fond memories of trick or treating as a kid. My mom always helped my sister
by: Trisha Tanner
We live in an apartment. Even though my husband and I both grew up in the suburbs, we have a deep city-love! The way I feel when I look at a city skyline at night is how other people may feel about a beautiful waterfall. We aren’t downtown but we are “in the perimeter” and we love it! This is definitely one of my favorite