Young Artist Influenced by Georgia O’Keeffe

This young artist influenced by Georgia O’Keeffe is just 11 years old. My daughter has enjoyed art since she was about two years old, always creating something on paper. She often expressed her feelings through her art, something memorable for the family scrapbook.  When she was five years old, her kindergarten teacher submitted her art [...]

Bay Area Snow

Waking up to a blanket of snow, my family was filled with energy and excitement to see more of this beautiful white powder. They scrambled into school uniforms, covered themselves in layers of thermal protection-gloves, boots and hats-and drove past their school, into the hills of Lake Del Valle (Livermore)  to see this majestic beauty.  [...]

God Talk from a Child-Anger and Satan

Last night as we snuggled in bed, my seven-year-old daughter apologized for her bad behavior during the day. Earlier in the day she was disciplined for a lengthy temper tantrum when I told her that Club Penguin was no longer accessible. She earned herself 5 minutes of time out for her backtalk, until she discovered [...]

New Pledge of Allegiance by 15 Year Old

WRITTEN BY A 15 yr. Old SCHOOL KID IN ARIZONA : Since the Pledge of Allegiance And The Lord’s Prayer Are not allowed in most Public schools anymore Because the word ‘God’ is mentioned… A kid in Arizona wrote the attached             NEW School prayer : Now I sit me [...]

Dance With My Father

 

Father’s Day Life Verses

As we celebrate Father’s Day, many women are blessed with wonderful and loving Dad’s. It’s easy for them to give praise and thank these men who provided them with love, guidance, humor and God-centered parenting. Some women are spending Father’s Day without a Dad because their Dad is fighting in a war, traveling on business or [...]

Teacher Appreciation for Homeschool Moms

As the school year ends and I donate food treats, send money for classroom gifts of appreciation and attend Room Mom Parties, I feel a  deep appreciation for Homeschool Moms. These teachers are not receiving typical gifts of appreciation , such as flowers, candy, handmade gifts, cards, gift certificates and such. They don’t enjoy a [...]

Shakespeare Summer Camp for Kids-Bay Area

Last summer my children had a fabulous time learning acting from the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival. They attended a two week Summer Camp for Kids. During the camp, the kids learned voice projection, nonverbal expression, a history of Shakespeare, costume design and theater performance. At the end of the two weeks, the kids performed on stage. [...]

Inspirational Graduation Gift

Introducing another beautiful design from LifeVerse™ Jewelry, just in time for a perfect Graduation Gift.  This is a brand new jewelry design featuring a new style of Bali beads. The beads mixed with the silver letter block beads creates an appealing Vintage look that is always in fashion and looks great with every style. She’ll treasure [...]

Backwards Day-When Kids Are in Charge

There is so much excitement in my home with Backwards Day, I had to start a new post just to share all the joy.  After getting dressed, I greet the girls wearing my Maid Outfit and feather duster, and ask “Who’s first?” Expecting them to fight over the opportunity for Mom to clean their rooms, instead they [...]

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