Wondering what Mommy Homework is??? Each week you will have an “assignment” here to share in our comments here on this site. You will love this-both sharing AND enjoying answers by others.
Use a Daily “To-Do” List!
August 31, 2008
A few years ago, I read a book with my children for a homeschool unit study that we pursued during the last four years of my son’s school years. That study continues on even though he graduated over 4 years ago. 
I know, I know.
It was a study that took on a life of its own. It began with a simple biography about a great businessman. We continued through as many biographies as we could find. We STILL pursue these studies even though my son graduated almost 4 years ago!
What’s the point? Oh! This is a good one! Read more
Sharon’s Peanut Blossom Cookies…
August 31, 2008
Craving cookies? Oh! These are SURE to quench your craving! The first time I ever had these was when I took the children for a fun afternoon with my friend Sharon Connell. She baked up a batch that did not last long! 
:) I was hooked! I copied the recipe while scarfing down the rest of mine. You have to know me to know that I am not a big “sweet” eater. These are just ADDICTIVE! Go ahead. Make a batch. It will become a family favorite!
Laughing???
August 31, 2008
Laughing??? Are you laughing?
Sound like a funny question? I read a quote a few years ago in a devotional by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. It has become one of my personal life goals. It has become one of our marriage goals. It has become one of our family goals. Ready? Here it is:
“Laughter is the medicine intended to cure the disease of self-importance. It’s hard to puff yourself up to weather balloon size if you can deflate yourself with a good prick of self-directed humor. How many laughs are you having–some at your own expense? Have you, as a couple, claimed the promise, “He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with shouting.” (Job 8:21) Before the wedding ceremony, many couples need to have a bold objective for their first year of marriage: Over the next year, we will be found guilty of having too much fun rather than too little fun. That is not abad objective for any year of marriage.”
So, beloved… Read more
MOMMY HOMEWORK: What ONE thing could you do that could change EVERYTHING?
August 29, 2008
Our NEW Talk-a-Latte Fall Line-up!!
August 29, 2008
Hey There Dearies!
I have been busy all week editing and working on our last Talk-a-Latte Seminar AND putting the finishing details on our entire Fall line. Now, we are ready to tell you all about them! These are the very best EVER! I just wanted to give you a quick peek at them:
Our NEW Talk-a-Latte Fall Line-up:
- September 12-13–A Simple Journey to Debt Free Living
- October 10-11–Training Sons…Training Daughters
- November 7-8–Let’s Make a Memory
- December 12-13–A Crash Course on Spiritual Warfare!
- PLUS! Our first students class! Creation Science Class with Felice Gerwitz
Want to join us? Learn more and grab your tickets here:
http://talk-a-latte.com/newstudies.html
Want to Change Things?
August 29, 2008
Want to change things? Sick of being in the same old rut? Ready to see yourself reaching for those impossible dreams?
WRITE IT ALL DOWN!
Another one of our secrets to success here in our home! Actually, this one needs to become a lifestyle thing. Let me explain!
The past few years have been very, very different for me. I have had a plan for getting things done. It has worked!
I began 2006 with a bit of frustration. I had so many dreams…so many desires…so many goals…so many to-do’s. In fact, I had had those dreams,desires, goals, to-do’s for many years. Each year, I would dreamily resolve to “go for it” yet again. And…again the next year. Know what I mean??? Read more
Time for Tea??? Yummy Fruit Tea
August 29, 2008
Oh! This is a Rushton Family (and friend!) favorite! I love this one hot or cold. I also love to make it ahead and carry to see friends who have either been sick, lost a loved one, or just needed some GIRL-TIME for a while. Give it a try! I think it will become a favorite for your TIME FOR TEA! Read more
Season of Reaping…and Sowing NEW Seeds!
August 29, 2008
Cindy,
I just want to say thank you, thank you, thank you, for sharing your heart in the books/articles you have written. I have been super blessed as I have been reading through the first book in this set, Homeschooling the Easy Way Manual. So much of what I am reading is applying to more than just the homeschool setting and I am putting them to practice in all aspects of my life. I know God is moving and blessing through your words.
We are a family that has been “Christian” always, but we have failed at really practicing and walking out a christian life. We started out homeschooling when our oldest was kindergarten age and we were not really focused on our Christian life at that time. By the time we had our 3rd child getting ready to enter kindergarten, we had gone through a lot of very hard times, both on a personal level and in our church and we were bruised, and hurting, so we put all our girls in public school and though we kept attending church, we lost our passion and focus in living for Christ. God is so good though and He never stops dealing with us, and we are on the track now to regaining what we allowed Satan to steal from us. Of course, due to the principle of reaping what you sow, we are reaping some attitudes and issues with our girls and even within ourselves that we are having to work at getting rid of. Read more
My #1 Secret to Getting Things Done…
August 29, 2008
How has your week been? Have you got a lot done? Have you reached for your goals? Are you happy it is Friday, but a bit frustrated that you ran out of week before your list of things to do? Well, let me ask you one big question. I am going to get personal. Stick with me!
How is your quiet time?
I know what you just thought…”BUT! Cindy, what on earth does THAT have to do with productivity?” “What does that have to do with getting things done?” OH! Cindy, THAT gets me off track!” Be honest…what was YOUR first thought?
Oh! Beloved, nothing can help to focus on the REAL plan for the day…the best opportunities…the most important. Nothing else can help us to stay focused. Nothing else can help us to get things done that really matter! Read more
Apples!!! Acres of Apples, Frugal to the Core!
August 29, 2008
Any body else excited to see some leaves changing? I am! I just noticed that it is now time for APPLES again! I love ANYTHING with apples! Almost like anything with chocolate! AND…mix apples and chocolate! YUmmmmmmm!
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Today, I want to share some yummy recipes that I am trying in my home. These come from my friend, Jill Cooper. She is the queen of yummy, frugal recipes. These will be PERFECT for your budget AND for your tummy! ENJOY!
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