As you know I'm a big fan of hands on history, and a great way to do that is to have some good books and resources for it. Here's my favorites I've either bought or check out from the library for hands on roman history resources. Great Roman history books We checked a wide … [Read more...]
Cooking Around the World
As some of you know for the past couple of years I've been participating in Around the World in 12 Dishes, and I've rather fallen off the cart these past few months as I just lost enthusiasm and direction. But I love the idea of it, and I really miss it. So, I'm rethinking … [Read more...]
Book and a Movie: Pictures of Hollis Woods
I’m very excited to have one of my rare guest posts today. Back when I first started my book and a movie concept I got an email from Samantha of Le Chaim on the Right asking if she could share one of her favorite books, Pictures of Hollis Woods. I enjoy reading Samantha’s blog … [Read more...]
Because of Winn Dixie activities
One of the lectures I went to at Great Homeschool Conventions was about picking the books you want your kids to read before they graduate high school. The lecturer* said there is no definitive list of books to read. You pick the books you want your child to read partially off … [Read more...]
So you’re thinking about homeschooling
When I was thinking about homeschooling I read A LOT of books and talked to a lot of people. Now, I know not everyone else automatically thinks “Read 20 books to help me make a decision,” but that’s some of what I did. I also interviewed everyone I knew who was … [Read more...]