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A Mother’s…

Written by Joy
A Mother’s…
A mother’s best teaching tools
are a peaceful spirit,
a graceful manner,
a gentle way,
and a contented heart.
A mother’s teaching
impacts a child’s mind,
influences a child’s choices,
 motivates a child’s direction,
inspires a child’s faith,
shapes a child’s will,
and enlightens a child’s heart.
While I would like to take credit for this, I can’t.  I came across this poem in The Loving Heart: Inspirational Thoughts For Women by Roy Lessin.  I just thought it was beautiful and wanted to share with you today.
Today is iFellowship day at Seeds of Faith.  Please stop by and link up and then check out all the other wonderful blogs that have linked up as well.  I am never disappointed in the posts that I read.  I know you won’t be either!  
Seeds of Faith featured friend this week is Deb from Living Montessori Now.  Be sure to check her out also!

iFellowship

iFellowship, mother, teaching

Hip Homeschool Hop and a Giveaway!

Written by Joy
Hip Homeschool Hop and a Giveaway!
It’s time for another Hip Homeschool Hop! So before linking up, make sure you join this awesome giveaway sponsored by The Homeschool Chick. She is offering up a $10 Amazon gift card.
We all love Amazon. They have everything! And for the homeschool mom, I’m sure its a fairly often visited website. So, enter to try to win a $10 gift certificate to Amazon.
So, how do you win? (With each entry/comment, please leave your email address so we can contact you if you win).
*Join in our bloghop and link up below. Comment that you’ve joined.
*Join us and “Like” us on Facebook. Click here
*Join us and follow us on Twitter. Click here
Now, onto the hop…
What’s Involved?

1. Place the Hip Homeschool Hop button on your blog or somewhere where we know you’re a regular – help share the love!

2. “Like” Hip Homeschool Moms on Facebook by clicking here

3.  Link up your blog, twitter, and/or facebook page below in the McLinky.

4. Comment on *at least* the person linked above you and let them know you’re coming by from Hip Homeschool Hop. Comment on as many as you’d like! Follow as many as you’d like.

5. Some week’s we’ll be featuring individual sites/vendors, other weeks we’ll have giveaways and maybe a topic to post on for that week’s link up. Who knows – you’re always in for a surprise (and treat!) at Hip Homeschool Hop. 

6. Have fun and help us spread the word about Hip Homeschool Hop!

2010, Hip Homeschool Hop

Nature Study Tuesday

Written by Joy
Nature Study Tuesday

While we were visiting the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, we noticed a porpoise swimming out in the little bay area next to the castle. This was the best shot I was able to get at the time. However, it was still a treat to watch it swim and come to the surface and then go under the water again.

While the kids were swimming at the beach, my oldest daughter came across a frog swimming and hopping at the edge of the water. Of course she picked it up and then named it “George”. They built a sand castle for it and the frog actually stayed there for a bit. We were quite surprised. Then “George” decided it was time to move on and headed back to the edge of the water. My kids were thrilled to have found a frog at the beach.

I am not for sure what kind of frog this is. I have looked and there doesn’t seem to be any info about a salt water frog living in this area, but that doesn’t mean that one can’t adapt to it. So I am thinking this frog probably can handle both salt and fresh water. Does anyone else know?

He sure is a cute looking little frog! The kids wanted to bring him home, but we said no. The frog needed to live in its natural habitat. They were sad, but understood.

We enjoyed visiting the beach and look forward to when we can spend more time there.

I am linking up to Nature Study Tuesday at Peace Creek on the Prairie. Have you found anything interesting or have been learning about something that you would like to share? Be sure to link up!

photography

Hip Homeschool Hop and a Giveaway!

Written by Joy
Hip Homeschool Hop and a Giveaway!
It’s time for another Hip Homeschool Hop! So before linking up, make sure you join this awesome giveaway sponsored by The Homeschool Chick. She is offering up a $10 Amazon gift card.
We all love Amazon. They have everything! And for the homeschool mom, I’m sure its a fairly often visited website. So, enter to try to win a $10 gift certificate to Amazon.
So, how do you win? (With each entry/comment, please leave your email address so we can contact you if you win).
*Join in our bloghop and link up below. Comment that you’ve joined.
*Join us and “Like” us on Facebook. Click here
*Join us and follow us on Twitter. Click here
Now, onto the hop…
What’s Involved?

1. Place the Hip Homeschool Hop button on your blog or somewhere where we know you’re a regular – help share the love!

2. “Like” Hip Homeschool Moms on Facebook by clicking here

3.  Link up your blog, twitter, and/or facebook page below in the McLinky.

4. Comment on *at least* the person linked above you and let them know you’re coming by from Hip Homeschool Hop. Comment on as many as you’d like! Follow as many as you’d like.

5. Some week’s we’ll be featuring individual sites/vendors, other weeks we’ll have giveaways and maybe a topic to post on for that week’s link up. Who knows – you’re always in for a surprise (and treat!) at Hip Homeschool Hop. 

6. Have fun and help us spread the word about Hip Homeschool Hop!

2010, Hip Homeschool Hop

Nature Study Tuesday

Written by Joy
Nature Study Tuesday

While we were visiting the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, we noticed a porpoise swimming out in the little bay area next to the castle. This was the best shot I was able to get at the time. However, it was still a treat to watch it swim and come to the surface and then go under the water again.

While the kids were swimming at the beach, my oldest daughter came across a frog swimming and hopping at the edge of the water. Of course she picked it up and then named it “George”. They built a sand castle for it and the frog actually stayed there for a bit. We were quite surprised. Then “George” decided it was time to move on and headed back to the edge of the water. My kids were thrilled to have found a frog at the beach.

I am not for sure what kind of frog this is. I have looked and there doesn’t seem to be any info about a salt water frog living in this area, but that doesn’t mean that one can’t adapt to it. So I am thinking this frog probably can handle both salt and fresh water. Does anyone else know?

He sure is a cute looking little frog! The kids wanted to bring him home, but we said no. The frog needed to live in its natural habitat. They were sad, but understood.

We enjoyed visiting the beach and look forward to when we can spend more time there.

I am linking up to Nature Study Tuesday at Peace Creek on the Prairie. Have you found anything interesting or have been learning about something that you would like to share? Be sure to link up!

photography