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5 Tips to Help Moms Juggle Everything
Ever feel like you are in a juggling act? I know I do–and my house is the three ring circus. Circuses are fun, but your home is no place for a circus. I have not be trained to nor do I even want to...
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Weight Loss Encouragement
Was weight loss or a healthy lifestyle your New Years resolution? How is your journey going so far? I have to say I am doing much better than I was around the holidays. Unfortunately, I was stress...
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Overwhelmed by Homeschooling?
I wish I could say that after you homeschool for a while, you no longer feel overwhelmed. Many aspects of the journey do get easier, better, less stressful, but there are always going to be aspects of...
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Are We Common?
Just watched an episode of Girl Meets World with the kids about communism entitled “commonism”. The kids on the show learn that wrong is wrong no matter the circumstance, and many times when we...
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No Bake Double Chocolate Cheesecake – THM S
Cheesecake is one of my all time favorite desserts, but it is no small feat to bake a cheesecake. My grandmama used to make no bake cheesecake from a box. She wasn’t one to use boxed desserts often but...
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10 Things I Desperately Want My Children to Learn
The other day after we finished a tough homeschool day, I was thinking about our homeschool journey. I was thinking about the importatance of academics, but that there are so many things I want my...
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Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes – THM S
Spring is on its way! I usually enjoy winter, but it seems the older I get the earlier I look forward to spring. Of course, I have everything is connected to food. The fresh fruits and vegetables of...
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A Special Kind of Garden
Gardening takes an abundance of hard work and dedication. It’s cultivating soil, planting, watering, weeding, careful tending. I’m working on a special kind of garden these days… In many ways, my blog...
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Are You Voting with Faith or with Fear?
At some point we Christians have to stop making excuses and justifications why it’s okay to vote for someone less than worthy. Reasons like: all politicians are dishonest so I’ll vote for one whose...
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Need Help Teaching Science?
Need Help Teaching Science? www.ruckusandrubies.com #homeschooling, #science Science was one of those subjects that did not come naturally to me when I was in school. I have to be honest–I detested...
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Activities to Keep Children Busy During School Break
I don’t know about your children, but mine tend to get bored easily during Christmas and spring breaks as well as summer break. Boredom leads to lots of whining and loads of trouble. It’s times like...
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Peace in the Midst of Yet Another Tragedy
As we were riding home yesterday afternoon, we were listening to a news report on yesterday’s terrorist attacks in Belgium. It’s so heartbreaking! Here I was trying to drive, but tearing up about yet...
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There Are No Words…
When you have a blog post to write, it’s not good to be at a loss for words. That is how I feel this week. It’s not a case of writer’s block. It’s not a lack of events of life from which to draw–as a...
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Thorns of Encouragement
Soon our school year will be just another memory. What began nine months ago is quickly coming to an end. Are you like me, feeling as if each year ticks by faster than the last? I mean there are...
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Fried Chicken Tenders – THM, Low Carb, Gluten Free, Clean Eating
Crispy, juicy, mouthwatering fried chicken – that’s what my sweet grandmama used to make. She lovingly battered each piece and carefully fried them in her pressure cooker. Boy, do I miss that fried...
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Honoring God’s Gift to Us–Mothers
Motherhood—According to Oxford Dictionary, it’s “the state of being a mother”, “a woman in relation to a child or children to whom she has given birth”. What a very boring and unfit definition! It’s...
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Summer Activities for Your Homeschool Journey
Summer break is quickly approaching! I don’t know about you, but I could REALLY use a break. It’s been a busy year of trials and triumphs. Of course I’m always ready for a break, but there should be a...
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Will We Answer to God for Our Vote?
Do you think we will have to answer to God for whom we vote in the next election? Do you believe God even cares about the election? These are some questions I’ve been hearing often lately. It doesn’t...
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10 Tips for Making Your Home a Sanctuary
Sanctuary… The simple utterance of that very word makes your eyes close, your head lift, and your lungs take in a deep breath of air. A sense of tranquility and peace washes over you. Today I’m...
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DIY Boxwood Wreath
God’s creation is so beautiful, and what better way to decorate your home than His masterpieces? I enjoy using fresh flowers and greenery from my yard to decorate, not only because they are beautiful...
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