Bedtime Stories and Pajama Parties: Inspiring Your Kids to Love Reading

Kids’ Rules and Skittles make for a many happy faces when we play games. “All my pajama stories involve our cousins and the silly things we did,” reported Anna when I asked her to talk about how bedtime stories and pajama parties help kids read. “It’s less...

Memoirs for Kids: Scrapbooking to Own Their Stories Like a True Liberal

He chomped down on the barbecued rib and snarled, tossing his head like a dinosaur. Instantly, he doused the next rib with sauce, devouring several like he hadn’t eaten in days instead of hours. Yep, we were creating memoirs for kids. Scrapbooking with a side of...

Walk-in Education. No Homeschool Burn Out Here!

When I think of friends as my sanctuaries, I definitely think of the good women God has placed in my life! One month of school done, eight more to go! Education burnout is real. Ouch! Cure the blues with some fun. Walk-in education is easy. Plus, it expands your...

Veterans Day: The Busy Mom’s Guide with Anna Krafve Pierce

Creating a teaching moment about sacrifice is as easy as turning kids lose with a few art supplies and some good ideas. If you’re wondering what you’re going to do for Veterans Day, Anna says no problem! We got this! You can walk in the door and have your kids...

Bra Straps and Other Humiliations

I’m trying really hard to be a grown up. Or, as my son likes to say, I’m “adulting.” Either way, I’m a fan of maturity, but not such a fan of what it takes to get there. Lately, I’m contemplating bra straps and other humiliations. Life-long Learning. Yuck!...