Category Archives: This Week at Our House

Press the Pause Button

Posted on 1 February 2012 by Stephanie

  When you are feeling calm, peaceful and in control, you will have a calm, peaceful homeschooling family. Do you ever feel like you would like to press the ‘pause’ button on life? You are enjoying life, there’s lots going … Continue reading →

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The Same Scene All Over the World

Posted on 21 December 2011 by Stephanie

“When my son was four … he was in the Nativity play…. the three boys came in – four-year-olds with tea towels on their heads — and they put these boxes down, and the first boy said, “I bring you … Continue reading →

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The Value of Thanks-Giving

Posted on 25 November 2011 by Stephanie

This week, when my American friends are celebrating that wonderful time of ‘Thanksgiving’, and as I look forward Advent which starts on Sunday, I want to share with you from a little devotional written by Sarah Young.  The book is ’Jesus … Continue reading →

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What’s For Dinner?

Posted on 3 October 2011 by Stephanie

I was having a very busy day recently, and I finally plopped down, mid-afternoon with a cup of tea, took a breath and considered what else I needed to get through before dinner time.  Then it dawned on me that … Continue reading →

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How Perfect Are You?

Posted on 24 September 2011 by Stephanie

‘If a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well’ ‘Never, never, never, never give up.’ These sound like good mottos, don’t they?  They encourage us to try hard, to improve and to do our best, don’t they?  Or do they,  … Continue reading →

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Home Education in its Fullest Sense

Posted on 24 August 2011 by Stephanie

It’s funny how one experience impacts on another, isn’t it? A few days ago, I was email-chatting with someone who was thinking about moving to live in New Zealand and we had talked about the advantages of living in different places.  Then at … Continue reading →

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