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How the Grinch Stole Christmas worksheets

Now that Thanksgiving is over I’m excited to jump into all things Christmas! This is one of my favorite times of year and I’m trying to take the time to enjoy it with my family as much as I can. One of the things I love about homeschooling is how much time we can spend […]

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Justine Young, lifestyle blogger and mom of five, shares some tips for how to have a beautiful and kid-friendly Christmas tree.

having a kid-friendly Christmas tree

Once the turkey coma has lifted our own family will be trekking into the woods and bringing home our own evergreen beauty to decorate. The tree has always been one of my favorite Christmas decorations. It just seems so magical once the lights are on and the branches are laden with ornaments. I’ll be the […]

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Lifestyle blogger Justine Young shares ways to serve this holiday season. Holiday service projects.

ways to serve this holiday season

Thanksgiving is next week and the holiday season is in full swing. Last week I shared about ways that my family tries to have a Christ-centered Christmas. So I’m sure it’s no surprise to you that service is one of the things we focus on during this time. All the world seems a little kinder […]

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Time to play some of your favorite classic board games that have been updated, several of them with a fun Disney twist!

classic board games with an updated twist

I tend to have overachiever tendencies, especially pre-kids when I had more time. To illustrate–I was once dating someone and for a gift I made him our own version of the Clue board game. All the rooms were places we’d gone together and all the pawns were our friends. You know, now that I’m typing […]

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homeschool field trips in northern california

If you ask me why I homeschool, I can’t narrow it down to one reason. However, one thing that I do enjoy about homeschooling is being able to take my kids on fun field trips. We love exploring and learning together as a family. There are so many wonderful sites in northern California that can […]

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