2011 New Year’s Theme Revealed: Why Is it Always All About Health?

Published in January 5th, 2011

Posted by Leslie in Art, Christian Living, Christian Parenting, Digging Out of Debt, Family, Family fun, Frugal Living, Going Green, Home Decor, Homeschool, Kitchen, Organization, Simple Living, Unschooling

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An Exciting Healthy Makeover for All Aspects of Life Sometime in November I began praying for guidance, and quite frankly pointed direction, of what would be most meaningful and helpful to you in the upcoming year. A few ideas began to form in mind and as I thought about what to present. However, it was [...]

Homemade Christmas Gifts Ideas: Save Money and Your Gift Giving Budget

Published in November 5th, 2010

Posted by Leslie in Art, Christian Living, Christmas, Digging Out of Debt, Frugal Living, Simple Living

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Christmas Gift Ideas that are Treasured, Not Trashed The countdown to Christmas has begun for most of you. Lists are being made, tasks are being accomplished, and gifts are being planned. If you enjoy making gifts, you likely are at least in the beginning stages. You have your list, patterns, supplies, and are on your [...]

Arts and Crafts for Kids: Simple Bat Models (Inexpensive too!)

Published in October 19th, 2010

Posted by Leslie in Art, Autumn-Fall, Christian Parenting, Family fun, Frugal Living, Homeschool, Simple Living, Unschooling

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Have Fun with This Model Bat Kids Art and Craft Project Bats are a fun topic to study. They are very interesting creatures. Whether your kids enjoy making Halloween art projects, you are looking for a simple arts and crafts project to keep the kids occupied, or you are doing a unit study on bats, [...]

Art for Kids: A Simple Tree Silhouette

Published in October 15th, 2010

Posted by Leslie in Art, Autumn-Fall, Christian Parenting, Family fun, Homeschool, Simple Living, Unschooling

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Tree Silhouette Drawing for Kids There is something about art that changes how kids think. Autumn offers an abundance of ideas for art. Art for kids is not only fun for them; it is fun for mom that offers nice entries for scrapbooks and notebooks. Last week I showcased our Leaf Line Drawings. It was [...]

Art for Kids: Fun Fall Leaf Drawing

Published in October 8th, 2010

Posted by Leslie in Art, Autumn-Fall, Christian Parenting, Family fun, Home Decor, Homeschool, Unschooling

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How to Make a Leaf Line Drawing With a budding artist in the family, and an AIMO (Artist in Mind Only) Mom, art takes up a lot of time around here. We incorporate art concepts with lots of our schooling, but art just for art’s sake is something I sometimes overlook. A homeschooling mom I [...]

Simply Frugal Autumn Decorations: Part II

Published in October 4th, 2010

Posted by Leslie in Art, Autumn-Fall, Digging Out of Debt, Family fun, Frugal Living, Going Green, Home Decor, Simple Living

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How to Make a Leaf Mobile We are in full Fall mode here at the old estate. Although I am not painting the living room until I finish big project numero uno, I am working on our Autumn décor with Beaner, the artist. Last week I showed you our fabulous and Free “thankful” banner in [...]

Plan A Garden, Update a Room, Cook A Meal, and Keep a Record

Published in March 16th, 2010

Posted by Leslie in Art, Beef Recipes, Digging Out of Debt, Family fun, Frugal Living, Going Green, Home Decor, Homeschool, Kitchen, Organization, Simple Living, Unschooling

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In answering emails from you, I noticed that a few similar requests are popping up. So today I thought I would offer you all a few links to some of the things I use or will be using to help me with upcoming projects for both school and home. I trust you will find them [...]

FREE Tickets!!!

Published in January 3rd, 2010

Posted by Leslie in Art, Christian Living, Frugal Living, Homeschool, Simple Living, Unschooling

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“Let your light shine before men so they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, and noble, good deeds, and praise and glorify your Father Who is in Heaven.” ~Matthew 5:16 (AMP) It is now 2010; a new year. Christmas was hopefully a time for reflection and renewal. Make 2010 the year you let [...]

Autumn Art Projects for Kids

Published in October 20th, 2009

Posted by Leslie in Art, Christian Parenting, Family fun, Frugal Living, Going Green, Home Decor, Homeschool, Simple Living, Unschooling

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This week I was emailing with my friend Janice about neat autumn activities for kids. She told me that she expanded on an idea I posted about last year. The article gives instructions to make cards from leaves. Janice had her children make posters with leaves! She had her kids gather leaves of different colors [...]

Save 40-50% on Art Supplies at Michaels!!!

Published in May 22nd, 2009

Posted by Leslie in Art, Digging Out of Debt, Frugal Living, Homeschool, Simple Living, Unschooling

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I have been organizing some of my watercolor materials to take on the road with me. I have never prepared a travelling kit, but would like to have a small stash of supplies on hand that will allow me to be creative when I am inspired on the road, without having to lug around a [...]

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