I’ve been hard at work writing a new novel study, and it’s ready! Beth Fantaskey‘s newest book Isabel Feeney, Star Reporter is a great way for tweens to learn about the Roarin’ ’20s. Isabel is a ten-year-old who skips school to sell papers for the Tribune to help her mother when she hears a murder… Continue reading New! A Linked Novel Study for ‘Isabel Feeney, Star Reporter’
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Meeting “Lemoncello” Author Chris Grabenstein
Recently My Little Man and I traveled to a nearby city to meet New York Times’ Best-selling author Chris Grabenstein. It was everything I ever thought meeting a famous author could be. When I was a little girl I wanted to be a writer. I used to sit at my desk with stacks of paper… Continue reading Meeting “Lemoncello” Author Chris Grabenstein
Writing History at Epic Patriot Camp
Last week my kids experienced the most amazing camp ever. It was Epic Patriot Camp, sponsored by the National Park Service, held at the Abingdon Muster Grounds, and taught, in part, by the wonderful author Jenny L. Cote. For six hours each day, the lived the Revolutionary Battle of King’s Mountain. Over the course of… Continue reading Writing History at Epic Patriot Camp
Nourish Your Family’s Spiritual Health this Easter
If your family is like most, breakfast is rushed to get everyone out the door. Lunch is spent at school or work. So where does that leave dinner? Nourish your family’s spiritual health as you eat supper together. Adventures in Odyssey and Odyssey Adventure Club want to give you a free resource to help you… Continue reading Nourish Your Family’s Spiritual Health this Easter
How to Host Your Own ‘Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library’ Party
My Big Helper has been talking about this month’s Chris Grabenstein book club event for weeks. She’s been counting down the days, then the hours, all while bouncing off the walls and carrying her invitation around with her endlessly. We love Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. There are so many things you can learn from… Continue reading How to Host Your Own ‘Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library’ Party
Host a Family Cook-Off Night
We’ve got a new family tradition – we’ve decided to start holding monthly family cook-offs. The kids are getting really into this. Earlier in the month we had a grilled-cheese competition for Valentine’s Day. I baked different kinds of bread, bought a few varieties of cheese, and preheated the griddle. Everyone made two sandwiches and… Continue reading Host a Family Cook-Off Night
Our Christmas Family Date 2015
Every year our family takes a day just before Christmas to spend together. We never do the exact same thing twice, but we do enjoy lights, decorations, and a meal out together. This year we decided to go further afield than ever before and head to Charlotte – a city the kids had never visited.… Continue reading Our Christmas Family Date 2015
Give the Gift of Odyssey Adventures!
What’s on your children’s Christmas wish list? As excited as they might be about that new toy, as every parent knows, the thrill of the gift will eventually wear off. Focus on the Family and Adventures in Odyssey have created the perfect gift for those who want to give their children or grandchildren a… Continue reading Give the Gift of Odyssey Adventures!
10 Great Dishes for Kiddie Cooks
My kids love to help out in the kitchen. I started baking with them when they were very small, but it took a long time for me to feel comfortable having them “cook.” I finally decided that it came down to the skills that they knew and the safety factor of the dish they were… Continue reading 10 Great Dishes for Kiddie Cooks
10 Adventure Stories for Elementary Readers
My kids love to read adventure stories, and I love how enthused they get about reading when they find a good one. There are also great lessons to be learned from adventure stories – lessons about being brave in the face of danger, of trusting God when the path is unknown, and of embracing… Continue reading 10 Adventure Stories for Elementary Readers
