"You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these." — Mark 12:31 (NIV)
Hold On to Your Kids
“Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers” by Gordon Neufeld, PhD and Gabor MatĂ© MD Book #8 for 2026 This book was recommended to me by my father, a retired licensed marriage and family therapist, and also by my favorite librarian/retired homeschool mom. If the same book is ever … Continue reading Hold On to Your Kids
Lake Siskiyou 2026
We were excited to book a stay at one of our favorite glamping resorts - Lake Siskiyou, California. Day 1: arrive & set up camp Day 2: lake day obstacle course - my husband and tween/teens spent an hour on this in the afternoon $15/hour per person we bought our 2-person Oru kayak we rented … Continue reading Lake Siskiyou 2026
50 📚 by 50 🎂
My blogging friend Amy recently posted Read My Shelf: 50 x 50 Booklist. I thought this was a really fun idea and I’m 46-years-old so I have a shot at completing the challenge by March 2030. I’m going to backlog 4 really good books I’ve read in the past few months. I’m also following a … Continue reading 50 đź“š by 50 🎂
Jewish History Homeschool Unit Study
Last spring, we went to two live musical productions of “The Sound of Music”. We really enjoyed the performances! When one of the theater companies announced that their next performance in the fall, would be “Fiddler on the Roof”, I immediately bought tickets. One thing led to another, before we went to see the live … Continue reading Jewish History Homeschool Unit Study
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