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We're in a pretty good rhythm here with work and school for everyone. We've still not replaced the dryer, it's on my things to do list.  There really wasn't anything noteworthy this week, so I'll share a few older posts.When the kids were younger, we always ended our week with tea time.  Tea time is one of the things I miss the most about our homeschooling/parenting journey.  Join us in this blast from the past, for Tea Time With Emily Dickinson from 2014. Have a great weekend!

 Book: The Two-Cent PieceAuthor: Dennis Conrad (Illustrated by Courtney Smith)Genre: Children’s Picture Book (Fiction)Release date: September 3, 2022Anne wonders what secret her three older brothers are hiding. When she finds out they joined to fight with the Union Army and would leave the next day, she gives them each one of her favorite two-cent pieces and says, “I want you to take one of my new two-cent pieces. I learned these coins are the first to have the words ‘In God We Trust.’ I just memorized Psalm 91:2. ‘I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God;...

(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)There are, and always will be, movies that critics hate. It's just the nature of the beast as it exists. And let's be fair, general audiences oftentimes simply disagree with critics. Just look at the fact that "Venom" made a stunning $856 million at the global box office against pretty terrible reviews. To put it simply, it do be like that sometimes. But then there is the occasional movie that is perceived to...

How Do Homeschooled Kids Do When They Return To Public School? Many of us wonder what would happen if our children were to transition out of homeschooling and into a traditional school setting. Would my child be behind? How would they do socially? Could my child keep up in a classroom? What It’s Like To Make The Transition Back To School After Homeschooling In this episode, Cait shares her very real, raw experience as two of her three homeschooled children transitioned back into the school system this year. Learn what led up to the change and how her kids are...

I’m a sucker for end of year round ups of any kind. Top posts, most viewed pictures, favorite moments- I love ’em. It made me curious what you guys loved this year, too, so I took a peek. It turned out to be a solid list of items we use all the time (and one that made me reminisce for a minute about the younger years). So here they are, the most loved items from 2022! Monopoly Deal It has thrilled me to hear how many of you have started playing this with your family and singing its praises. A...