A Day In The Life of Our Unschooling Teen
Leonie posted a day in the life of her unschooled teen. I enjoyed reading it so thought I'd ask 'Eldest Daughter's' permission to write her day. Some days are similar to this and other days are completely different to this. Now she is working again, (she had to leave...
Missing in Action
Yes, I truly have been Missing In Action. In other words, I've been living a full, rich life and had plenty to write about but little time to actually write! My Dad came to visit me and stayed with us for a few weeks. I haven't seen him for nearly two years and I...
Total Invasion of Priivacy
Sad, horrid, gross invasion of privacy and so much more...go and read the full article at the Brisbane Courier Mail A PHOTO of every state school student will be posted online by the Government, sparking fears pedophiles could use the database. The intranet database,...
Our unschooling teen: day in the life of…
Leonie posted a day in the life of her unschooled teen. I enjoyed reading it so thought I'd ask 'Miss A' 's permission to write her day. Some days are similar to this and other days are completely different to this. Now she is working again, (she had to leave her...
General update
Family. Oh I praise the Lord for family. My father has been with us for two weeks. After not seeing him for nearly 2 years, I am enjoying his company immensely. I've learned so much about myself, my family and my dad over the last few weeks. What else has kept me from...
Mother's Day: Part Two
How was your Mother's Day? I woke to yummy smell of pancakes and maple syrup with cappuccino. The children got up early and made breakfast in bed for me. It was lovely. It's great to see the children working together on a common goal- that of blessing someone else. I...
Happy Mother's Day
May you have a blessed Mother's Day today! I thought I'd repost something that I wrote last year regarding Mother's day. I originally posted it just before Mother's Day but the principle is the same. Mother's Day is just around the corner. What are you planning? My...
Italian Pizza Soup
My Italian Pizza Soup. Yumminess the whole family will love.
Savoury Pumpkin Pie
Okay Jacqui, Here's my easy peasy recipe for Pumkin Pie Pumpkin Pie 1 kg pumpkin, peeled, 1 cup rice (brown gives a crunch and nutty flavour but white is fine too) 1 egg ½ cup milk 1 ¼ cup cheese salt & pepper 1 cup breadcrumbs. Method Boil pumpkin and mash,...
Seasonal Cooking
After having several yummy and nutritious meals lately, we're going fairly light tonight and eating some of the left-overs. However, I'll make a Spinach and Potato Soup with a fresh tossed salad. This soup is so easy and delicious. I simply sauté an onion and some...
Nourishing Foods…From the Inside Out
What does health, bone broth, oil cleansing method, rosehip oil and kangaroo meat have in common?
Please, please pray for Robin
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, Please, please pray for Robin Sampson. Robin has had health issues for some time now and recently posted an update. She had to go into hospital again for a blood transfusion. Even amidst all these health matters, she still...
Mother's Day
How was your Mother's Day? I woke to yummy smell of pancakes and maple syrup with good cappuccino. The children got up early and made breakfast in bed for me. It was lovely. It's great to see the children working together on a common goal- that of blessing someone...
Your Turn! If your children have been to school, why did you bring them home?
Your Turn! If your children have been to school, why did you bring them home? As usual, feel free to leave your response by way of comment or a link to your own blog.
HOWTA Book Study: Ch. 2
Chapter 2 God Called you to be a part of His Plan. Here we are in chapter two of the Heart of Wisdom Approach. In this chapter, Robin is going to address the common feeling of fear and calling. She has taken the basic foundation of living as a believer and related...
Your Turn! Were you homeschooled?
I managed to keep up with blogging while moving interstate and living in apartments but since moving into our home I haven't kept up with anything online. So Your Turn! is a little late but here is another one... Your Turn! Were you homeschooled? If so, please share...
HOWTA Book Study: Ch. 1
Chapter One Homeschool Journey- Escape from Public School In this chapter, Robin tells of their journey from public school to bringing the children home and the path they trod since. She likens their journey to the Exodus- the escape from...
HOWTA Book Study: Preface
Two years ago, I had the opportunity to lead an email discussion group while studying the Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach (herein referred to as HOWTA) by Robin Sampson. I'd like to share the chapter summaries and things I've pondered here. Heart of Wisdom Teaching...
Your Turn! Are you qualified to teach your children?
Your Turn! The chance to offer your two cents worth. Are you qualified to teach your children at home?
HOWTA Book Study: Introduction
It's HOWTA Book Study time. Introduction Who likes to cook? Prepare yummy nutritious meals for their family? Do you have a favourite cookbook? Are you the type who follows the recipe to the letter or do you like to add variation by supplementing or complementing the...