Thrift Schooling

Can real love grow between a wallflower and an unrepentant rogue? Sarah Drayton is eager to spend time with her best friend at her crumbling Northumberland castle estate. Matrimony is the last thing on her mind and the last thing she expects to be faced with on a holiday. Yet she finds herself being inveigled into a marriage of convenience with her friend's rakish brother. When James Langley returns to his family's estate, he can't be bothered to pay attention to his responsibilities as the heir. War is raging and he wants only distraction, not serious tethers. But his roguish ways have backed him into a corner, and he has little choice but to obey his father's stunning decree: marry before returning to war, or else. Suddenly he finds himself wedded to a clever and capable woman he does not love. Sarah craves love and a place to belong, neither of which James offered before returning to the battlefront. Now everyone around her thinks she married above her station, and t...

I know that comparing homeschooling to public school is a big no-no in the homeschooling world—and I completely understand why. Trying to recreate the classroom at home is stressful on mom, the kids, and is an unnecessary burden to put on yourself. Think back to your own public school experience—if that's your story—and try to remember your favorite teacher. Why was she your favorite? Most likely it was because she did not try to fit within the norm of the educational model. She thought differently, taught differently, and treated her students differently, leaving an impression that lasts a lifetime.  I remember walking into such a classroom after Christmas break to find that my teacher had switched our desks completely around. Rather than sitting in individual rows, we were blocked off into groups of four to work both independently and as a group—for an entire semester! It was the simple things that made all of the difference, but our creativity was sparked and to this day I remem...

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Families across the nation are experiencing the homeschool awakening, taking advantage of the freedom and opportunities for self-discovery—with the world as their classroom. Join award-winning actor, Kirk Cameron, as he dives into the adventures of dynamic American families on a mission to put fun and faith back into learning. The Homeschool Awakening explores the ins, outs, and honest answers to homeschooling’s most frequently asked questions. To help spread the word, Kirk Cameron (aka Mike Seaver) joined Paul and Gena Suarez, and I on a Homeschool Live to discuss his upcoming film, in theaters only on June 13 and 14. You can watch this Homeschool Live interview here ! Kirk Cameron is known by millions as “Mike Seaver” from the 1980’s hit sitcom, “Growing Pains.” Since then, he’s invested his time and energy into faith and family-focused films, television shows, and live events. These projects include "Fireproof" -the marriage-centered film that became the #1 inspirational ...

Sharing God’s Big Love with Little Lives by Jean Thomason shares how to better communicate with little ones about knowing, loving, and praising God.  If you are looking for a baby shower gift for a new mom, look no further. This book is a spiritual toolkit for parents, grandparents, and caregivers to refer to again and again! How I would have loved to have this in my early years as a mother. Fortunetly though, I am in the thick of parenting my "second batch" of kids so in addition to my teens, I have a preschooler and younger elementary-aged child. I was absolutely soaking in every word of this book! Using Scripture, humorous anecdotes, and insightful research, this book offers fresh ideas and enthusiastic encouragement to help you guide your little ones. I loved how often the author referred to the Scriptures as she was sharing. Not only did she use the Bible as a teaching tool but she shared how she applied certain Scriptures in her parenting over the years. Raising little...

Remember Mike Seaver from Growing Pains? My generation grew up on that show! Kirk Cameron, the actor who played Mike Seaver, took his role as a teen actor to get the word out about important topics. I will never forget when a particular episode of the show about drugs and alcohol ended, and Kirk Cameron spoke straight into the camera to the American youth about the seriousness of drugs. He took his status seriously and used it for good.  Decades later, he continues to use his voice to speak out about what is essential, which now is homeschooling.  Families across the nation are experiencing the homeschool awakening, taking advantage of the freedom and opportunities for self-discovery with the world as their classroom.  Even this week, I have spoken to moms ready to pull their kids out of their current educational system and embark on their homeschooling journey, and they are scared! In addition to my years of experience, I am excited to provide a brand-new resource create...

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