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What Lifestyle Learning Looks Like for a Toddler

What does it take to learn?  Does it take sitting and doing flash cards? Does it take running around to every kids' class at the library or community center?  Does it require mapping out a plan, and ... read more

Teaching Philosophy, Teaching Toddlers 1

Teaching Your Child The Alphabet Before Kindergarten

Before your child ever cracks open an "official" school book, they can learn to recognize all the letters of the alphabet, know what sound each letter makes, and even know how to write the ... read more

Alphabet & Reading, Teaching Philosophy, Teaching Toddlers, Writing 5

5 Ways to Kill Creativity — and what to do instead

Kids are naturally curious and creative. They can learn a great deal even when they are very young!  However, in a busy household, it is sometimes easy to crush some of that creativity.   Here are ... read more

Teaching Philosophy, Teaching Toddlers 4

Raising 4 Kids + a Hornworm

Yep, you did read that title correctly....a hornworm. I'm raising a hornworm. You know the kind? They're those huge {HUGE} green worms that eat tomato plants.  You see, the kids found one in Nana's ... read more

For Ladies, Our Family Adventures, Thoughts & Inspiration 7

Winner of the Bible Storybook Drawing!

Congratulations, Abbie!  You won our drawing! Thank you all for sharing your favorite She allows a week for it to stay legitimate. deeprootsmag.org cialis sale Pfizer made lowest price tadalafil is ... read more

Books, For the Kids, Giveaways 0

Our Favorite Bedtime Storybooks + a Giveaway!

Everyone has a copy (or three) of "Goodnight Moon"----but our favorite book by Margaret Wise Brown is actually "Goodnight Little One."  We read it on repeat sometimes because the kids can't get enough ... read more

Alphabet & Reading, Book Reviews, Books, For the Kids, Giveaways, Teaching Toddlers 13

When Faith Turns to Fear

What if everything I've always believed was not true? Have you ever found yourself asking this question? Not saying it aloud, of course, but in your heart, questioning your faith. This is ... read more

For Ladies, Thoughts & Inspiration 3

The Gift of Children

The joke is that by baby number 3 or 4, people stop getting excited about it. And let's be honest, this is when you really start getting a lot of the "Are you done now?" question from people... ... read more

For Ladies, Thoughts & Inspiration 2

“Grace Not Perfection” – Book Review

The author of "Grace Not Perfection" does an amazing job giving the feeling that she has lived in your home and understands all the challenges and frustrations that you face each day as a mom. ... read more

Book Reviews, For Ladies, Simplifying Life 1

What About Our Small Struggles? – Guest Post by Nicole McDonnell

I am thrilled to have my Sister-in-law, Nicole, guest posting here on the blog! Nicole is not someone you get to know quickly, but more of a deep and beautiful person that you learn about over time. I ... read more

For Ladies, Thoughts & Inspiration 1

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Hi! I’m Elizabeth Thacker, wife to a handsome business owner, and mom to five kiddos ages 2-9. I love all things related to teaching young minds, and creating a joy-filled home!

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