Ten Homeschool Resolutions for 2021

 

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New Year's resolutions make me nervous, but when it comes to our homeschool, January is a great time to re-evaluate, tighten up a few things, and reach for joy. Trying not to overload ourselves and yet wanting to bring in a few of the fun things. These are a few of our goals that we'll be working on over the next couple of months. Join The Creative2xmom Family on their journey of being a family of 5! 💑19yrs led to 👱15 yrs, 👧13 yrs, and 👱 9 yrs. Contact us for business inquiries, reviews and collaborations: BethAnn_97@hotmail.com Homeschool Goals: 2018-2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDADV... Homeschool Resolutions 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RZ5n... C O N N E C T subscribe at http://www.youtube.com/creative2xmom read at http://www.creative2xmom.blogspot.com like me on http://www.facebook.com/creative2xmom follow me on https://www.instagram.com/creative2xmom/ FTC DISCLOSURE: This video is not sponsored. *This video is not for audiences under 13 yrs. Music Attribution: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod

Her Amish Wedding Quilt {Review}

Spirited and headstrong, Greta Eicher has resigned herself to the single life.  Now that her best friend, Calvin, has chosen another woman, Greta feels it's best that she carry on without getting married.  Besides, she likes who she is and sees no need to change for anyone.  So she carries on with her work at the quilt show, matchmaking for friends, and help care for widow Noah Stoll's two young children.

So when Noah asked for help in finding himself a new wife and mother for his children, Greta jumps in.  After all, she's successfully matched several couples and feels she knows exactly what Noah needs.  But when none of her suggestions work out, Greta extends an unusual offer... a marriage of convenience... a home and children for her... a wife and caregiver for Noah and his children.  Still as much as the two connect as partners, something is off and threatens the future of their marriage.  Can they work through their difficulties to get what they both want?

This was a new to me author, but since it was Amish fiction, I was intrigued.  And I have to say that Winnie Grigg's writing did not disappoint.  Although there were some elements of the story that were predictable, the characters were so well written that all predictability was forgiven.  Both Greta and Noah were easily relatable as well as several of the more minor characters.  I especially love the way Greta was written with plenty of sweetness, but also very human.  She's a strong woman who knows how to value others, but still stand up for who she is.

The story was engaging right away, and although the book was over 300 pages, I didn't want to put it down.  Yes the end was satisfying, but I was left wanting more. The characters were just that lifelike.  Grigg's writing had me pulled into the plot like from beginning to end and I'll definitely be looking for more work from this author.  

 *Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.

 

2021 Read Aloud List

War Horse

The Night Journey

The Diary of a Young Girl

A Night Divided

The Endless Steppe

Shadow on the Mountain

The Green Ember

Freedom Walkers

Treasure Island

Heroes of History: Theodore Roosevelt

What are you reading with your kids?

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52 Weeks of Gratitude Journal {Review}

  The Bible tells us, "In everything, give thanks."  What amazing wisdom that is!  Practicing gratitude trains us to focus on the blessings in our lives, and in turn, focus on the Lord.  With the start of a new year, what better time to develop the discipline of gratitude?  This journal is designed for just that... cultivating the habit of thankfulness and looking for the blessings all around us.  

  The 52 Weeks of Gratitude Journal is unlike any gratitude journal I've seen before.  Divided into four sections focusing on home, community, faith, and beauty, each week includes Scripture, a prompt for reflection, and action steps designed to take the reader even deeper.  There is also space in the back of the book to encourage quick daily gratitude.  52 Weeks of Gratitude is not dated and can be started at any time in the year.  And the quality is just amazing.  The photography is stunning and the paper is premium quality as well.  Part devotional, part journal, this 52 Weeks of Gratitude Journal would make a wonderful gift or just a special treat to encourage an attitude of thankfulness.  I look forward to using this one in 2021!

*Disclaimer: I received a copy of this journal free from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.