‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!

— John Newton

Latest Posts


  • Three Great Process Project Kid’s Activities for the Summer (-with very little supplies needed.)

    Are you on the lookout for some summer activities for your kids? How about some process projects for your kids? Do you even know what a process project is? A process project is an activity that takes some time to… Continue reading

    Three Great Process Project Kid’s Activities for the Summer (-with very little supplies needed.)
  • Food and Family Bonding

    I think most of us can relate to my topic. Food is central to many family traditions and beloved family memories. My family certainly bonds around food. Most traditional foods that come to mind center around holidays. However, we have… Continue reading

    Food and Family Bonding
  • Is a Minimalist Affiliate Linker a Conflict of Interest?

    (That’s a long blog post title, lol!) So, I’m not exactly a minimalist. I’m more of a “Minimalist Wannabe.” I am technically an affiliate linker, but, full disclosure, I am not very successful -yet! Working on it. “What’s an affiliate… Continue reading

    Is a Minimalist Affiliate Linker a Conflict of Interest?
  • Sources For Creative Content

    Is there a special term for writer’s block as a content creator? Content creator’s block doesn’t have the same ring as writer’s block, lol! Would “creator’s inhibition” be comparable? Do you need new ideas for creative content? These three simple… Continue reading

    Sources For Creative Content
  • Is Sarcasm Sin?

    I grew up in a home that used sarcasm often. We were also a card game playing family and highly competitive. I think that competitive personalities have a proclivity towards sarcasm. Wouldn’t you agree? I was taught that a quick… Continue reading

    Is Sarcasm Sin?
  • Learning Needless Information

    I have had this topic come up three times recently. First it came up with an older man at church, then with a homeschool mom visiting my home, and another time in a Facebook advertisement for math curriculum. It seems… Continue reading

    Learning Needless Information
  • Long Road Trip Ideas

    Planning any long road trips this Summer? Have you planned beyond the packing and trip itself for the long car ride? Will there be kids on this trip or just adults? Whether you are traveling with children or there will… Continue reading

    Long Road Trip Ideas
  • Hold the Onions, Please!

    Have you ever overheard someone ordering food at a restaurant with a request to “Hold the onions, please.” Have you wondered if they were simply being difficult or picky, just because they can’t stand the taste of onions? Have you… Continue reading

    Hold the Onions, Please!
  • What is Beauty?

    (My eighth grader did an essay from a chapter in Essays On Religion, Science, and Society by Herman Bavinck.  It seemed appropriate to post here because beauty is certainly a common grace.)                                      If Herman Bavinck was a philosopher, then… Continue reading

    What is Beauty?
  • No Little Jesus

    Have you been given “a little Jesus?” Or, has anyone shared “a little Jesus” with you? I’m talking about the mini figurines of Jesus that are all being spread around. It’s been a popular trend to pass them out for… Continue reading

    No Little Jesus