Spotlight on the Crew — How Homeschooling and Adoption Made Us Into a City

{This week’s Spotlight on the Crew article is brought to you from Susan, at Slightly Nerdy, Sometimes Cool.}   It was a one day only 50% off coupon sale at  the craft store.  I was so going to use that coupon to stock up on popsicle sticks, tacky glue, and googly eyes.  I am a woman after … Read more

Blog Cruise — Fitting It All In

The new school year has begun for many of you. For most that means you’re back to being everything to everyone — wife, mom, teacher. It’s a tall order. Not to mention you’re trying to cover all the bases academically, while struggling to make sure Susie gets enough of the art she loves, Johnny gets … Read more

Spotlight on the Crew — Godly Role Models for Girls

{This week’s Spotlight on the Crew article is brought to you from Sara, at  Embracing Destiny.   I knew the moment would come eventually, but I wasn’t expecting it so soon. “Mama, why is that lady in her underwear?” Big Sis, age 6 at the time, posed the question.  The “lady” she meant was on the cover … Read more

Blog Cruise: Budget-friendly Homeschooling

It’s usually about this time of year that we’re all starting to feel the budget crunch. We’ve purchased new curriculum, stocked up on school supplies, and renewed our magazine subscriptions, online memberships, and family zoo pass. It’s easy to look around and wonder if homeschooling has to cost so much? What happens if you don’t … Read more

Spotlight on the Crew ~ Raising Crafty Children

{This week’s Spotlight on the Crew article is brought to you from Jasmine, at  Ponder the Path.   When I was growing up, I can remember always working on some type of project.  Our family was very poor, so learning to make things helped make up for the things we couldn’t afford to buy.  I look back … Read more