by Nancy Manos | Feb 1, 2022 | Blog, Faith, Joy, Uncategorized
There are certain smells that are like a heavenly aroma to me … like the scent of fresh-cut grass wafting through the open window. Another one of my favorites is the fabric softener in freshly laundered clothing. After some out-of-town guests departed last week, I was...
by Nancy Manos | Apr 10, 2021 | Homeschooling, Uncategorized, Vocabulary
During our homeschooling years, one of the many goals I had for our daughters was for them to expand their vocabulary and develop good communication skills. I came up with a fun way to help them learn new vocabulary words that we called Words of the Week. We...
by Nancy Manos | Feb 26, 2021 | Blog, Faith, Family, Joy, Marriage, Uncategorized
Celebrating 30 years of marriage is a fun milestone. James and I have enjoyed reminiscing about some of the things we’ve experienced over the past three decades. 30 years ago During a blizzard in Minnesota, where we were born and raised, James and I started our...
by Nancy Manos | Feb 21, 2021 | Homeschooling, Joy, Uncategorized
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Whether you’ve been homeschooling for years or are just getting started, we all run into rough patches along the way. You can find joy in your homeschool journey and enjoy this amazing experience with your kids! Homeschooling can be a...
by Nancy Manos | Feb 21, 2021 | Alex, Blog, Family, Uncategorized
May 24, 2020 was the 1000 day anniversary of our daughter’s death. I recorded a video that day to share some thoughts about the 1000 days since Alex died. The following comes from that video … thoughts about the beautiful life that she lived, our faith in...
by Nancy Manos | Jul 17, 2020 | Homeschooling, Uncategorized
One spring a friend invited me to participate in a lesson planning retreat that she and a few other homeschooling moms went on together each summer. The Value of a Lesson Planning Retreat During the four years I participated in this lesson planning retreat, I found it...
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