When I was completely overwhelmed keeping up with my toddler, grade school students, and high schoolers, I took time to pray. Eventually, I made plans with a friend to co-op together. It was such a great experience. We taught together three years in a row. Our...
101 Reasons I Love to Homeschool : Part Two
Going back to school. For me, this now holds great memories as well as anticipation. Homeschooling continues to be the the venue God uses to refine us---drawing us closer to each other and ultimately Himself. Spending time with the people God gave us and depending...
101 Reasons I Love to Homeschool : Part One
We can: listen to Elizabeth Elliot as we sweep and/or mop. hike on a sunny day with friends. stop and pray any time someone is in need. run with my teens in the morning. jog with my littles round our living room/kitchen island. read great books for fun. read for...
Bug, Bug, Spider Book Review
I’ll bet you don’t know all the creepy crawlies in this book. From Colorado-potato “disaster” makers, to helpful garden peacekeepers, Audrey Sauble sets the stage for learning and fun. A tangible and accurate resource, this tool alone equips us to school on the go--be...
Sap for Our Soul
A dear friend of mine is from Norway, where her family owns a 500 year old homestead. The history of how the home was crafted gives me great pause. In anticipation of building a home that would survive great storms, my friend’s great, great, great grandfather...
Beth Turns 7
The reason I have long, thick, wavy, brown hair to brush and beautify each day is because God gave me a little girl! The reason I have a friend to visit with while I fold laundry, clean the bathroom, and water the flowers is because God gave me a little girl! The...
Hi, I’m Melinda Poling.
My mission is to encourage moms as they train young hearts to discern good from evil, with a deep-rooted love for God and others, and life skills to flesh it out.
I want to help you train your young image bearers to serve the King full tilt and in perfect rest with hearts that honor Him.
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