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Hi Mom! I hope you were able to grab a soothing blend of aromatic herbs and spices, throw it in a tea ball or bag and let it steep for a bit. Of course a cup of coffee will work too, I just am not much of a coffee drinker myself. Once you grab a cup of something relaxing, send the kids off to play and join me while you can! While your tea is steeping, your coffee is cooling, or your kombucha is brewing, let me tell you a little story. Tell me if you can relate. I had been out of town for a while and when I came back . . . read more at Our Homeschool Forum .

After being out of the country for a year, one thing I was looking forward to coming back to was, FALL!! Not having distinct seasons where we were over the past year has made me crave the cooler weather. The recent signs that fall is almost here has put a smile on my face. And the faces of my kids! One fall tradition they were looking forward to getting back to was the Franklin County Agricultural Fair. So we went!  Yes, the fair is back this year with some of their traditional attractions such as the petting zoo and horseback riding. Also, this year, they have an educational and entertaining milking demo which my husband found quite interesting.  My four-year-old was drawn to the Cowboy Circus. All of my kids enjoyed watching this entertaining show complete with audience interaction. Personally, I was inspired by looking at the booth where all the prize-winning produce and arts and crafts were displayed. Eggs, homemade canned goods, baked good...

TOP 10 REASONS TO VISIT THE FAIR (2019 Version)  FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA  September 18-21, 2019 10- RIDES : 14 rides, and a 50-foot ferris wheel is certain to keep your whole family entertained for hours! 9- COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS:  Though the deadline to enter has passed, no problem! There is still a youth coloring contest running throughout the duration of the fair. School-aged children up to 5th grade are welcome to visit the competitive booth, sit down and color a bit and be entered to win! Also be sure to check out that which has been entered and be inspired to work on something of your own to enter next year! 8- ALL STAR BARNYARD REVUE Come and see goats, alpacas, a donkey, ponies and more amaze you with their creative and hilarious stunts! Daily shows lasting for 25 minutes each will be performed throughout the duration of the fair.   7- LADIES FRYING PAN TOSS : Note: this pan is NOT light. It is cast iron, so ladies, be careful!...

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a Rafflecopter giveaway About the Book Learn to recognize and process feelings of shame in a biblical way to restore God-ordained self-worth and hope. “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,” Romans 8:1.  Shame is an assault on the core of who we are. It assassinates our character, minimizes our worth, and dashes our hope. Like Adam and Eve, we often hide shame, but hiding never heals it. Left unattended, shame can develop into a crippling reality that paralyzes us. Like an infectious disease, shame impacts everyone . but not all shame is bad. Shame can either be an oppressive and powerful tool of worldly condemnation or a source of conviction that God uses to bring his people back to himself. Having the discernment to know the difference and recognize shame in its many forms can change the course of one’s life. In a transparently honest style, Pass shares of her experience dealing with shame after learning that her ...

As we traveled to the San Antonio area we made sure to plan a visit to SeaWorld San Antonio . How could we not?! Ever since my daughter developed a love for dolphins she has been wanting to see a SeaWorld dolphin show! Whenever she would see dolphins, whether at Myrtle Beach, Virginia Beach or South Padre Island, all she would talk about was wanting to see one up close, like at SeaWorld. She got her wish! As soon as we arrived, we checked the schedule and made sure we knew exactly when and where the dolphin show was so we could get good seats! Before we entered the park, we made a stop to the SeaWorld Pet Kennels and dropped off our dog. Yes, we were traveling with a dog! Sometimes that can be a bit troublesome but we are thankful that having a dog did not hinder us from being able to visit SeaWorld while we were traveling. Directly outside of the park, they provide a free kennel. Awesome, right? They have bowls you can borrow and a hose to fill up your water dish but you will...

       As a homeschooling mom, I had been bugging my husband to visit the Alamo since we have been in South Texas/Mexico the past year. With only a month left in our adventure in this part of the country, he finally agreed. Instead of taking the whole family though, we made a long weekend out of it and celebrated some time together before the dreaded days of packing and trekking across the country with five kids ages twelve and under! What a weekend it was!         Some Texan friends of ours continued to tell us that we had to visit the Riverwalk when we visited San Antonio. I didn't understand what the hype was all about, until we went. I felt like I had stepped out of the US and entered a European country suddenly. The quaint little restaurants. The shops. The boats. The people. The whole ambiance of it all, was breathtaking.         Not only were we spoiled with a hotel right along the river but we made s...