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When I learn about something I think is interesting or exciting, I like to share it with people. Perhaps that is why I write.

It is my prayer that God will show me how to put thoughts, feelings, emtions, and ideas into words. My mom and I both believe that

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Education > Homeschooling Solutions to homeschooling socialization issues: 1 of 29
I have never been enrolled in any public school, or even a private school. All of my schooling has been by homeschooling. Am I socialized? Well When planning my birthday parties, I would always have to cut down the number of friends on my invitation list to keep the party at a reasonable, and affordable, size. I had to limi... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) How to keep your home clean all week long: 1 of 12
If you feel that it's impossible to keep your house clean all week long, and that you'll never be able to catch up on unfinished chores, you may want to try doing it with nine children in the house, all of them being homeschooled, which means that they are almost always at home to make a mess. A few tips that I have found to ... More..
Education > Homeschooling Top 10 things homeschooled children and parents get to do while everyone else is in school: 8 of 41
Being homeschooled all my life, I have seen firsthand the benefits of homeschooling. When I was younger, I wanted to go school so I could sit in a class, have a teacher who would write things for me on the big board at the front of the room, and carry a backpack full of school supplies. I then realized how nice it was to be h... More..
Education > Homeschooling Homeschooling: Knowing what subjects to teach: 3 of 12
Homeschooling allows incredible freedom in what your child can learn. You are free to teach them anything you want, in any way you want, and at any time you want. There is a world of options out there today - more than ever before - and you can choose any of them that you please! However, with so many options, sometimes thin... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Vegetable juices and their health benefits: 1 of 4
Vegetables have been called the building blocks of life, containing the vast majority of the nutrients we need for healthy, strong muscles, and overall health and wellness. Nutritionists estimate that we would need to eat around fifteen pounds of raw plants every day to supply our bodies with what they need. That's a hard cho... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet (Other) Raising healthy eaters: 16 of 34
Healthy eating habits start in early childhood - this is common knowledge. Unfortunately, however, not every child gets off on the right start. So what can we do to get our children to eat better, when they are only used to eating unhealthy foods? Here are the most fundamental concepts on how we can raise our children to be h... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Adopting from Africa: 1 of 1
If you've ever waited in anticipation and anxiety for a long expected event to take place an event that will change your life - being excited, but almost afraid at the same time, then you may know what I felt like on the day I met my new adopted siblings from Africa. My hands almost trembled as I reached for my bag and rushe... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs My true garden story: 156 of 298
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw my mom's latest purchase. Fourteen cherry tomato plants, or Sweet 100, as they're called, to put in our little garden in the backyard." They were her new-found pride and joy, and the dread of all of us kids. "And who would be caring for these 14 tomato plants?", we all wondered. And who w... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) How to eliminate odors around the house: 6 of 9
Keeping yourself and your house clean is probably the best way to prevent odors. A baby can start to stink pretty badly after daily spit ups and diapers, but when the baby gets a bath and has fresh, clean clothes, it will smell lovely and angelic. Everyone loves the smell of a clean baby, fresh from the bathtub. It's the same... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Tips for keeping your house clean: 22 of 23
A messy, dirty house is something that I don't think any one likes to have. Not only does it look better to have a clean house when unexpected guests come over, but it also feels much nicer to live in. Keeping our houses clean can also help keep away germs that could affect our health, and help prevent unpleasant odors. A cle... More..