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Play is a Child’s Work

Janice Campbell — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:00:42 +0000

Deep meaning lies often in childish play. -Johann Friedrich von Schiller The outdoors used to be a place where children could run, play, build, create, and do the mildly hazardous things children love to do. I remember walking the 5′...

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Gratefulness and Thanksgiving

Janice Campbell — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 13:00:46 +0000

Enjoy a poem (Gratefulnesse by George Herbert); a recipe (cranberry-orange relish), and a Thanksgiving sale, aka Homeschool Black Friday).

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Homeschooling Homesteaders: Teaching Self-Reliance Skills

Janice Campbell — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:07:51 +0000

Self-reliance means looking ahead, anticipating potential dangers, and setting aside resources to care for your family in the event of an emergency. Come to the Self-Reliance Expo to find resources and learn how.

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Blog Carnival: Summer Isn’t Over Yet

Janice Campbell — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:33:43 +0000

The Blog Carnival offers inspiration and encouragement as summer winds down and school begins. Enjoy!

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Plan to Live Life on Purpose

Janice Campbell — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:30:01 +0000

Create a mission statement, goals, and a plan to help you make time for things that matter.

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Make Time for Things that Matter: Impact and Significance

Janice Campbell — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:02:48 +0000

Making time for significance I had the opportunity to speak on “Making Time for Things that Matter” at the Ultimate Homeschool Expo last week, and I’ve also been reading a book called Eternal Impact: Investing in the Lives of Others...

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The Blessing of Creative Handwork

Janice Campbell — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:04:39 +0000

Helping your children learn to use their hands creatively can help develop imagination, creativity, and fine motor skills and will provide them with the means of giving unique and beautiful gifts to others, even on a very small budget.

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Advice for Friends of Caregivers

Janice Campbell — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:01:53 +0000

Caregivers face daily challenges, but friends who are understanding and kind can make the path easier.

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Caregiving for Homeschool Families: Some Questions to Consider

Janice Campbell — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:29:11 +0000

Homeschool families are notoriously family-centered, but I’ve recently been hearing questions and concerns about caregiving while homeschooling, so I thought I’d share a few thoughts here. Most of the people who have asked questions have been thinking about their parents...

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Wishing You A Joyous Thanksgiving- Here’s a Recipe and a Sale!

Janice Campbell — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:12:56 +0000

I sent out the relish recipe in the newsletter and thought I’d post it here as well. One of our readers in Malaysia reminded me that they have no cranberries there. I sometimes forget that even small things such as...

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