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- [Shorter School Days & Meaningful Playtime Summer Elective Hack](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/summer-elective-hack-more-meaningful-play/) - No matter how many kids you are homeschooling, the time is never enough. I have an elective hack that saves us time in our school day and gives us extra meaningful play in summer. Let me share about it, but first, let me introduce myself. Hello! If you are new here, I’m Amber. I teach I intentionally hold back a few of the regularly assigned elective games, projects or studies and use them in the summer when we have more time to enjoy them.
- [Yesteryear Review: Is Caro Claire Burke's Tradwife Novel Worth Reading?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/yesteryear-review-the-darker-side-of-being-a-tradwife/) - If you're looking for an honest Yesteryear review, you're probably wondering whether Caro Claire Burke's much-discussed tradwife novel lives up to the hype. After finishing Yesteryear, I found myself thinking less about social media and more about identity, motherhood, and the difference between romanticizing your life and actually living it. What do I say in
- [Why Most Homeschool Plans Fail (What to Do Now)](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/why-most-homeschool-plans-fail-what-to-do-now/) - If you’ve ever created a homeschool schedule that looked great on paper but quickly fell apart, you’ve probably wondered why homeschool plans fail so often.
- [Three Unexpected Secrets to Having a Peaceful Homeschool Year](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/three-unexpected-secrets-to-having-a-peaceful-homeschool-year/) - If you’re longing for a peaceful homeschool year, you may be surprised to learn that peace doesn’t come from having a perfect curriculum or schedule. I comes...
- [9 Quick Ways to Get Your Kid to Want to Read This Summer](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/9-quick-ways-to-get-your-kid-to-want-to-read-this-summer/) - We applied these purposeful strategies and created an environment that helped us reach our goal of raising kids who want to read for themselves.
- [25 Books that will Teach Kids Courage, Kindness, & Compassion](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/25-books-that-will-teach-kids-courage-kindness-compassion/) - Discover 25 powerful books that teach kids courage, kindness, & compassion. Age-based recommendations for elementary, middle school, and teen readers that help build character through story.
- [9 More Books Like Jade City with Complicated Loyalties](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/9-more-books-like-jade-city-with-complicated-loyalties/) - Sometimes you finish a book and immediately start searching for another one that gives you the same feeling. That's exactly how I felt after reading Jade City by Fonda Lee. It wasn't just the jade-powered magic system or the clan warfare that kept me turning pages—it was the family dynamics, the loyalty, the complicated sibling
- [Funny Sci-Fi Books That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud (Even If You Don’t Read Sci-Fi)](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/funny-sci-fi-books-that-will-make-you-laugh-out-loud-even-if-you-dont-read-sci-fi/) - I haven't had a good laugh in quite some time. I like reading that feels like work. That is why funny sci-fi books have been a welcome respite in my reading.
- [The Bone Shard Daughter Review: The Search for Identity, Magic, & Family](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/the-bone-shard-daughter-review-a-stunning-fantasy-about-identity-magic-and-family/) - The Bone Shard Daughter Review: a character-driven fantasy featuring bone shard magic, political intrigue, and powerful themes of identity and self-discovery.
- [How to Guarantee 30% Gains in Your Young Child's Reading Scores](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/avoid-summer-slide-with-reading-books/) - Discover how to improve reading scores over summer and support literacy advocacy for at-risk kids. Plus, get book recommendations that are fun and educational!
- [Best Read-Aloud Books for Families to Grow Strong Together](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/best-read-aloud-books-for-families-to-grow-strong-together/) - In a world filled with distractions and busy schedules, one of the most powerful ways to build connection, character, and a lifelong love of literacy is surprisingly simple: reading together. The best read-aloud books for families do far more than entertain children—they create shared memories, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to help kids grow in courage,
- [Five High School Books That Teach Resilience and Strength Now](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/five-high-school-books-that-teach-resilience-and-strength-now/) - Stories that help teens navigate real-life challenges, along with books that teach resilience, can shape how young people respond to challenges and setbacks.
- [I Wanted a Homeschool Routine That Works (Without Burnout)](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/i-wanted-a-homeschool-routine-that-works-without-burnout/) - If you’ve been searching for a homeschool routine that works, you’ve likely tried schedules that felt too rigid, too complicated, or impossible to maintain.
- [Start Homeschooling without Overwhelm (A Simple Plan That Actually Works)](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/start-homeschooling-without-overwhelm-a-simple-plan-that-actually-works/) - Starting homeschooling can feel exciting… until the overwhelm sets in. If you’re wondering how to start homeschooling without overwhelm, you’re not alone. Many parents step into this journey full of hope, only to feel buried under curriculum choices, schedules, and the pressure to “get it right.” The truth is, homeschooling doesn’t have to feel confusing
- [The Vegetarian: One Woman's Self-imposed Dissapearance: A Book Review](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/the-vegetarian-one-womans-self-imposed-dissapearance-a-book-review/) - The Vegetarian by Han KangMy rating: 4 of 5 stars This book challenged me.On the surface, it was a grueling story of a woman, Yeong-hye. I catch the impression that she is a victim of horrid abuse and exposed to the gory realities of life and violence at an impressionable age. Her husband calls her
- [9 Readaloud Books that will Help Kids Learn From Failure](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/9-readaloud-books-that-will-help-kids-learn-from-failure/) - Failure is one of the hardest things for children to face. We all fail, but younger children can have a hard time internalizing these BIG feelings. As parents, it is our job to help kids navigate the pain and embarrassment that comes from making mistakes. One of the best ways we can create open conversations
- [Why The Second World is the Funniest Sci-Fi I’ve Read](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/the-second-world-book-review/) - If you’re looking for a funny sci-fi book that still delivers heart, The Second World by Jake Korell completely surprised me. A book like this one reminds me that I’ve always had a soft spot for sci-fi. Read for The Second World book review and follow along for more to come. In fact, it was
- [6 Great Picture Books That Teach Perseverance to Kids](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/6-great-picture-books-that-teach-perseverance-to-kids/) - Build a home library of inspiring books that teach perseverance to kids, fostering resilience, grit, and a growth mindset through storytelling.
- [The Gardening Revolution is Now: Tiny Gardens Everywhere Reviewed](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/the-gardening-revolution-is-now-tiny-gardens-everywhere-reviewed/) - Tiny Gardens Everywhere explores the changes when communal land was closed. What happens when families and small farmers can no longer depend on it for food?
- [Jade City Book Review: A Powerful Story of Family & Loyalty](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/jade-city-book-review-a-powerful-story-of-family-loyalty/) - A thoughtful Jade City book review exploring family dynamics, clan warfare, and identity. Discover why this fast-paced fantasy by Fonda Lee stands out.
- [How Can a Jade City Reader Guide Help You Know Your Teen Better?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/how-can-a-jade-city-reader-guide-help-you-know-your-teen-better/) - Turn Jade City into meaningful conversations your teen will engage in. Jade City Reader Guide for families, book clubs, & parents who want deeper thinking kids
- [35 Sci-Fi That Spark Imagination and Build Brave Hearts](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/35-sci-fi-for-young-readers-teen-scifi/) - Sci-fi books for young readers offer a way to experience these challenges alongside characters they will remember fondly for the rest of
- [Start here (your sci-fi list is inside 🚀)](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/start-here-your-sci-fi-list-is-inside/) - 200 Fingers & Toes Updates, Book News, & Some Fun Hey Reader, How do you feel about sci-fi? Recently, I read a couple books that reminded me why I fell in love with this genre as a teen. Do you have a favorite sci-fi author yourself? (If not, I've got a few great suggestions to get you started) Reading books I read as a teen felt like a step backwards. I think that was part of the reason I was hesitant to pick up sci-fi again, but was I ever wrong! I forgot how fun sci-fi books can be. As a...
- [These 9 Books Will Make You Fall in Love with Sci-Fi](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/nine-best-beginner-sci-fi-books/) - Are you looking for great beginner sci-fi books? Here are 9 approachable, funny, & meaningful sci-fi reads perfect for readers who don’t usually love the genre.
- [More Confident Kids with Middle School Books About Resilience](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/more-confident-kids-with-middle-school-books-about-resilience/) - If you’re searching for middle school books about resilience, you’re in exactly the right place. These years are tough to navigate, and as parents, we need all the conversation starters we can get. Reading these books together can open up conversations that can otherwise feel forced. Resilience comes from first learning other people's models. The
- [Nostalgia, Loss and Love: Broken Country Book Review](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/nostalgia-loss-and-love-broken-country-book-review/) - This Broken Country book review explores the deeply entangling ties of love, loss, and the dangerous pull of nostalgia. The Quick Take... Beth and Frank are salt and pepper, a hard laboring matched pair, working like a perfect machine on their farm. Unfortunately, a tragedy in the past keeps them from truly being open like
- [22 Essential Reader Gifts to Show You Love Them](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/22-essential-reader-gifts-to-show-you-love-them/) - 22 of my favorite essential reader gifts I use daily. Showing your love to a reader is about letting them know you see them and support their bookish interests.
- [The 5 Smartest Reasons for You to Choose Homeschooling](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/homeschool-start-up-smart-reasons-to-home-educate/) - I created this mini-capsule series at my homeschool podcast, In Due Season with you in mind. We are going to explore the fast track to homeschooling setup and re-start. This first episode talk about what kind of parent is choosing to homeschool.
- [How to Give Your Student the Edge with Current Events Resources](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/how-to-give-your-student-the-edge-with-current-events-resources/) - No matter how you handle social media, current events is a part of living in a world with the sound on. Little kids hear broadcasts across the gas station and in the car. They catch what grandma and family members are talking about after dinner. They understand something big is happening when we parents stop
- [11 Books That Will Help You Define Your Personal Vision](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/11-books-that-will-define-your-personal-vision-in-2020/) - Readers know that we need to add new books to inspire personal vision and growth from time to time. I am always reading to learn and grow. This year I collected a few new favorite writers like, Jeff Goins, Brian Dixon and Jen Wilkin. I also added to my collections of leadership books by writers
- [Afraid To Homeschool This Year? Take These Steps Now!](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/how-to-start-homeschooling-iowa-steps-now/) - No matter what the circumstances that brought you to this search, this is the year you actually do it! You are going to homeschool your child for the very first time. You are probably feeling a mix of being afraid to homeschool and elated to experience the freedoms you have heard about from others. Your
- [How to Homeschool - Create a Plan for your First Year Homeschooling](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/considering-homeschooling-create-a-plan-for-your-first-homeschool-year/) - Find everything you need to begin your first year of homeschooling in one place with links to resources you will need
- [Best Middle School Curriculum to Prep for High School](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/ehe-best-middle-school-curriculum-high-school-prep/) - I believe that the Eastern Hemisphere Explorer (EHE) core is the transitional linchpin of the entire Sonlight catalog. No other set gives you more prep for upper level work.
- [Your Homeschool Binder: One Tool to Keep You Headed in the Right Direction](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/one-tool-to-keep-your-homeschool-headed-in-the-right-direction/) - Accountability is the key ! Don’t drift, instead use your homeschool binder to stay on course, know where your headed and know when you have arrived.
- [Best Books That Teach Kids Resilience (Why Children Need Stories About Struggle)](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/books-that-teach-kids-resilience/) - Your children need stories about struggle and courage. Learn how to use books that teach kids resilience—and download a FREE book list for parents.
- [Literature Based Learning with the Beloved Paddington Bear](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/literature-based-learning-beloved-paddington-bear/) - I am a huge advocate for literature-based learning. Paddington Bear was one of the two beloved bears of my childhood, so I was happy to order a new copy for our review of the Picture Book Explorer Series by Branch Out World. The week-long study was the perfect amount of hands-on work for my group
- [Are Your Kids Reading Great Literature? {review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/kids-reading-great-literature/) - When people ask us how we get our kids to read classical literature, we end up sharing how Lamplighter Publishers' Books have been a part of our children’s entire lives. Books like The Secret Bridge have given our kids a taste for classical literature, with great stories that span any era. Here is a secret I always
- [Last day of the early access VIP Pass price...but you can still view the whole summit for FREE!](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/last-day-of-the-early-access-vip-pass-price-but-you-can-still-view-the-whole-summit-for-free/) - a quick note from Amber at 200fingersandtoes.com Your Lowest Price for a VIP Pass Ends at Midnight...if your are still thinking I wanted to send a quick final reminder Reader, Life Skills Leadership Summit was created for you. . . and I have a private invitation, just for you. We want to help you prepare your kids for real life! It's a completely free online event (February 23-27, 2026): five days and 50+ sessions. Get help from experts who are (or have been) in the trenches with raising kids...
- [All in One Readiness for Your New Reader? {Review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/reading-readiness-starfall-education-homeschool/) - Who failed to teach her kids the months of the year and how to count by fives, this lady! Not to worry, Starfall Education Foundation has me covered with The Starfall Home Membership. Being an unconventional homeschooler is great, but there are always gaps. Like my experience with the months of the year. Sometimes, you don't
- [How to Pack Good Stuff in Your Kid's Reading Books {Rush Revere Review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/history-reading-kids/) - The Adventures of Rush Revere #1, New York Times Bestselling Book Series by Rush and Kathryn Adams Limbaugh, part of the Adventures of Rush Revere Book Series.
- [Are you looking for a few new books? New reviews on the blog](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/are-you-looking-for-a-few-new-books-new-reviews-on-the-blog/) - 200 Fingers & Toes Updates, Homeschool News, & Some Fun Hey Reader, Are you a reader? I've been blogging at 200 Fingers & Toes for over ten years. I shared about our lives while we were ten kids deep in our homeschooling experience. We are still homeschooling, and I still love sharing tips, tools and resources with parents who are looking to use homeschooling as the tool to help their kids succeed. Personally, I am an avid reader. Like, a wide-range, google sheet creating, teetering-TBR-pile,...
- [Sweet Pea - A BookHouseReads Review](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/sweet-pea-a-bookhousereads-review/) - Sweet Pea by Kit De Waal - we meet Paulette, so hungry with hope for true love and the future that she kept dreaming up each time Denton swaggered into town.
- [Easy Tips to Reduce and Manage Homeschool Paper](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/easy-tips-homeschool-paper-organization/) - Six types of practical tips and ideas to improve homeschool paper organization. Reduce your workload, get kids to manage their work and save time inhomeschool
- [Puzzles are the Best Homeschool Anatomy Study Aid](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/hands-on-anatomy-study-help-with-livingston-puzzles/) - As a young artist, I spent hours poring over head, hand, and other anatomy studies in human drawing books and scientific textbooks. Dr. Livingston’s Anatomy Jigsaw Puzzles take anatomy studying to a whole new level. We never considered using puzzles as a homeschool anatomy study aid, but we are loving these. I will be reviewing
- [Schedules, Giving and Gratitude for Your Life right now!](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/schedules-giving-and-gratitude-for-your-life-right-now/) - 200 Fingers & Toes Updates, Homeschool News, & Some Fun Hello dear friends, I hope you are doing great,Reader. We are getting closer to our favorite season of our homeschool. Elective season! You can read about how we MAXIMIZE the busy holiday season on the blog. Set Your PACE for the Holiday Season But first, don't miss out on a few quick updates before you go: two new blog posts and a podcast interview! Getting Real About Gratitude Habits to Build It Gratitude is not a natural state for...
- [Easy 4 Steps to Plan for a Restful Homeschool Holiday](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/81492-2/) - Holiday season got you scrambling? I know the feeling all too well. A few years ago, I realized that we had forgotten to pray at our Thanksgiving celebration! Blame it on having five grandbabies, ten siblings, three significant others, and a partridge in a... you get it! The place was crowded, but we missed the
- [Four Habits = Homeschool Schedule You'll Be Thankful For](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/four-habits-homeschool-schedule-youll-be-thankful-for/) - Gratitude and peace go hand-in-hand. Your Homeschool Schedule can help you have both. I share the top 4 tips I've learned over 20 years of homeschooling.
- [5 Quick Activities to Save a Bad Homeschool Day](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/5-quick-activities-to-save-a-bad-homeschool-day/) - Our top 5 activities that help us when we are having a bad homeschool day, and what to have on hand so you will come out looking like a genius to your family.
- [Launch Your Homeschool Year with a Strong Start](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/launch-your-homeschool-year-with-a-strong-start/) - Are you trying to find your way into the homeschool life you envisioned, but aren't sure how to get there? Grab the FREE 30 Day Plan to Confidence now
- [The Top 2 Keys to Your Successful Homeschool Planning](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/the-2-keys-to-your-most-successful-how-to-planning-homeschool/) - A Successful year needs a little homeschool planning. There are two things that will help you more than any others.
- [Need Homeschool Encouragement? 4 Quick Gratitude Podcasts](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/need-homeschool-encouragement-4-quick-gratitude-podcasts/) - Everyone can make time to listen to a Gratitude Podcast. Gratitude is the topic of discussion during the 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge. Sign up today...
- [🙏 Tired of the complaining? (Our own included) try this... | Transform your home with one simple daily habit](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/tired-of-the-complaining-our-own-included-try-this-transform-your-home-with-one-simple-daily-habit/) - from 200 Fingers & Toes Updates, Homeschooling News and Something Fun How is your gratitude tank looking, Reader? Mine could use a top off for sure. I have a coffee date with some girlfriends tomorrow and I've texted my topic for discussion: Is menopause making my cranky? I have been leading the complaining charge at our house and I, for one, need a reset! I am sorry if that is TMI, but we all need support when we are not feeling our best. Good friends and coffee is my number one suggestion!...
- [Why we love Homeschooling with Our Marketing Unit Study](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/why-we-love-homeschooling-with-our-marketing-unit-study/) - This year we are using our Marketing Unit Study to focus on business topics, hone skills, raise productive, responsible, self-directed teens, and instill a great work ethic.
- [Is Friday Night Family Dinner in Your Future?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/is-friday-night-family-dinner-in-your-future-2/) - As young restaurant owners, my husband and I had two days off together. We spend Sundays at my parents' house having supper between morning and evening church services. Little did we know that those afternoons in the golden sunlight were the highlight of our family memories. My parents moved away a few years later and divorced as they neared thirty years of marriage. Growing your skills is vital for the life of your family. Reader don't let your lack of personal development cost your family...
- [Is Friday Night Family Dinner in Your Future?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/is-friday-night-family-dinner-in-your-future/) - You are building a legacy every day. As young restaurant owners, my husband and I had two days off together. We spend Sundays at my parents' house having supper between morning and evening church services. Little did we know that those afternoons in the golden sunlight were the highlight of our family memories. My parents moved away a few years later and divorced as they neared thirty years of marriage. Growing your skills is vital for the life of your family. Reader don't let your lack of...
- [Want Independent Learners? Focus on these Skill Builders.](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/want-independent-learners-focus-on-these-skill-builders/) - Too many parents ask for a “hands-off” curriculum for middle school and even elementary-aged homeschooling children. While I understand the need to continue working or the fear that you "don't know enough" to homeschool successfully, homeschooling is a serious commitment for your whole family to consider. The truth is, a truly hands-off curriculum does not
- [New Parents Are Learning the Untold Cost of Homeschooling?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/new-parents-are-learning-the-untold-cost-of-homeschooling/) - Are parents willing to pay the high cost of homeschooling if resistance escalates? Are adances and a graduation ceremony enough to pull you from your convictions
- [Grab this FREE Gratitude Resource for YOU](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/grab-this-free-gratitude-resource-for-you/) - With the dusting, sweeping, and "directing," gratitude is a little hard to come by! You need a gratitude resource that helps you get back to your priorities.
- [Feeling Bleehhhh? Let's stop for a gratitude reset](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/feeling-bleehhhh-lets-stop-for-a-gratitude-reset/) - 200 Fingers & Toes Updates, Homeschool News, & Some Fun Practicing gratitude can be a lifeline, especially when feeling a little off. This last month has been full of disappointments and frustrating struggles. It might not be as BIG as the recent disasters others in the United States are facing, but I've been feeling a bit low nonetheless. It is a good thing that I signed up to participate in the 30-Day Gratitude Challenge with my friend Kerry. As I wrote my post, scheduled to post on...
- [Outdoor Play Gift Ideas That Parents Really Want](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/outdoor-play-gift-ideas-that-parents-really-want/) - It might be winter, but this is also the season when we free up some extra spending dollars to get a few of the outdoor play items we might not have in the budget the rest of the year. This Christmas give the gift of outside fun to your family. Check out these great ideas
- [3 Ways Your Pennies Can Grow Significant Christmas Dollars](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/3-ways-your-pennies-can-grow-significant-christmas-dollars/) - Three things helped me save all year, and now, I have $500 in my Christmas fund. Use these to turn your pennies into Christmas dollars
- [Join the 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge Today](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/join-the-30-days-of-gratitude-challenge-today/) - Practicing gratitude can be a lifeline, especially when feeling a little off. This last month has been full of disappointments and frustrating struggles. It might not be as BIG as the recent disasters others in the United States are facing, but I've been feeling a bit low nonetheless. It is a good thing that I
- [How To Homeschool Multiple Grades At The Same Time](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/homeschool-multiple-grades/) - Planning to homeschool multiple grades each day is no small feat, be assured, you can have a successful homeschool day, even when running a k-12 school.
- [Top Personal Property Hack To End Your Kids Bickering](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/top-personal-property-hack-to-end-your-kids-bickering/) - My most fantastic parenting hack to solve the never-ending job of the property manager. Are you sick of navigating who's got whose toy? Read how I ended it...
- [A No Fail Guide to Your First Summer Homeschooling](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/a-no-fail-guide-to-your-first-summer-homeschooling/) - For experienced homeschoolers, your first summer homeschooling can be challenging. Use this Summer Homeschool Guide to have a meaningful break and get ahead.
- [11 Best Middle School Accountability Builders for Your Homeschooler](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/11-best-middle-school-accountability-builders-for-your-homeschooler/) - Middle schoolers want autonomy, but can't see long term consequences realistically. Use these 11 best middle school accountability builders to support your teen
- [Simple Ways Goals Help to Evaluate Our Homeschool](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/simple-ways-goals-help-to-evaluate-our-homeschool/) - Creating meaningful goals helps us evaluate our homeschooling progress. Here are a few tips for creating goals to help you evaluate our progress and plan ahead.
- [A Reason For Base Skill Builders](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/a-reason-for-base-skill-builders/) - Does sloppy handwriting and careless spelling make you cringy? A Reason for Handwriting to rebuild base skills like handwriting & spelling with daily drills
- [How To Develop Accountability For Students - Homeschool](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/how-to-develop-accountability-for-students-homeschool/) - In this five part series, I will share the habits and tasks to develop accountability for students from toddlers to teens
- [Chores Teach Accountability Your Homeschooler Needs To Succeed!](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/chores-teach-accountability-your-homeschooler-need-to-succeed/) - Household chores teach accountability and are a vital tool in every household, but are even more important structurally in a homeschooler’s home.
- [A Lasting Valentine's Day Gift for Homeschoolers](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/here-is-a-valentine-gift-for-your-homeschoolers/) - Are you looking for a Valentine's Day gift for homeschoolers that won't get eaten in ten minutes? One that might last the rest of the school year and provide a little entertainment too. I love giving mini-games to my kids for holiday celebrations. Your children can leave a silly love note and have a couple
- [Best Homeschool Habits for Developing Accountability in Early Elementary](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/best-homeschool-habits-for-developing-accountability-in-early-elementary/) - Elementary student accountability can begin with growing independent work skills. Supportive instruction can go a long way in teaching your child to think for themselves and make great choices each day.
- [Fall Into Learning: October 10-13th](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/fall-into-learning-october-10-13th/) - Beat the Winter Blues with Encouragement Winter happens everywhere and homeschoolers feel the changes in every way. The shortened days, cold weather and the looming busyness and distractions of the Holiday season can leave a parent feeling stressed. The Fall Into Learning Summit was created to encourage you and help you overcome all the challenges
- [How to Add Discipleship to Your Homeschool Holiday Celebrations](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/how-to-add-discipleship-to-your-homeschool-holiday-celebrations/) - The Holiday rush is not so far off. It is time to get intentional about planning a few activities to help you celebrate the holidays in meaningful ways. Isn’t it funny how Thanksgiving and Christmas represent such deep, core-values and yet, some years the whole celebration seems to slip right past, and you missed the
- [Strengthen the Reading Habit in Your Homeschool Now](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/strengthen-the-reading-habit-in-your-homeschool-now/) - Do you hope to have a house full of readers one day? We refer to our house as “The Book House,” but growing up, I was not a reader. It was not until I was an adult that I discovered reading for pleasure. As a homeschooling mother, I wanted to ensure that my kids loved
- [Tips for Quick Homeschool Room Setup for Your 1st Year](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/tips-for-quick-homeschool-set-up-for-your-1st-year/) - The good news is that even though there is no specific "perfect" homeschool room setup, I do have some time tested tips for every family. First piece of advice is definitely to plan to step into schooling for a while before you make any major renovations or big purchases. This is a great way to
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- [New Skills Faster with High School Homeschool Electives](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/teens-are-learning-new-skills-better-with-high-school-electives-homeschool/) - Homeschool families are creating real life learning opportunities with electives for credit. Homeschooled teen can build skills they can use forever this summer
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- [25 Ways to Help My Homeschooler Get Organized](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/help-my-homeschooler-get-organized/) - I want to help my homeschooler get organized to keep our daily work accountable, keep their space tidy and to show up prepared for school work each day.
- [You Need the Homeschool Mom Summer Summit FREE Pass](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/summer-homeschool-ideas-mom-summit/) - The Homeschool Mom Summer Summit is filled with powerful, professional speakers. The five day event could not be timed better! It is exactly what homeschooling parents need right now. Tips, systematic plans, detailed explanations, summer learning ideas and TONS of encouragement for mom are getting served up every day. Summer break is a perfect time
- [Need a Multi Age Economics Curriculum & Government Study?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/econ-government-unit-study-for-multi-age-homeschool/) - Are you looking for a fast paced way to get Government & Economics covered in your homeschool. Maybe you would like a little more flexibility in your lesson plan to still cover your core subjects daily? Are you trying to cover material with multiple ages? A multi age Economics Curriculum and US Government can be
- [The Right Reading Strategies for Your Struggling Reader](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/reading-program-and-strategies-for-struggling-reader/) - Are you homeschooling a struggling reader? I’ve written several blog posts about declining literacy rates as well as the effects of reading in early childhood on overall educational success. I have also reviewed several different reading program for struggling readers. Are you looking for reading strategies for struggling readers? Reading Kingdom is a tool you
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- [How to Teach Your Kids About the Presidential Primary](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/how-to-teach-your-kids-about-the-presidential-primary/) - The time for the presidential primary is almost upon us. I would like to share the materials I have found for my homeschool to teach my kids about the whole election process. If your child is in Government & Economics right now, this article will provide a few resources for you to use as a
- [Using Word Roots to Improve ACT/SAT Test Scores](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/using-word-roots-to-improve-act-sat-test-scores/) - We are using Word Roots from Critical Thinking Co, in our homeschool to prepare to college entrance exams. In homeschooling, we try to keep our end goals in site at planning times. When looking at curriculum for our three current high school students, prep for the SAT or ACT tests were a priority. One of
- [Build Focus & Drawing Skills for Kids in 90 Days](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/build-focus-drawing-skills-for-kids-in-90-days/) - I have a daughter who loves to draw. She loves cartoons and has a skill for drawing Anime style characters. I was happy to get the chance to review Cognitive Drawing; Learning the Male Figure by Jason Brubaker. Summer is a time for learning new skills Drawing is one that we don’t take the time
- [Better School Day Transitions with Mini-Game Breaks](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/better-school-day-transitions-with-mini-game-breaks/) - I love creative homeschool tools. Adding smart games like IQ Circuit is one of the ways we give the kids learning challenges during transition times throughout the homeschool day. This game has several levels of challenges, so all of the kids like taking part in a quick challenge while they wait for a sibling to
- [Do this to Make Creative Writing Fun for Your Homeschool](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/do-this-to-make-creative-writing-fun-for-your-homeschool/) - Journal prompts or small ungraded writing assignments are a fantastic way to make writing more fun and help your child explore the idea of being creative. Think of these journals as creative training wheels. We have been using the My Year of Writing Journal in our homeschool with my high school kids with great results.
- [How to Work and Homeschool with Film School](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/how-to-work-and-homeschool-with-film-school/) - Film School for Teens My kids watched Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and it was an actual school requirement from Film School For Teens. This year we added a few online homeschool classes to our school day because I am working outside of the house a few days a week. Obviously, I am
- [How I Turned My Teen's Summer Job Into Six High School Credits](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/turned-teens-summer-job-high-school-credits/) - I love providing this review of Internship For High School Credit from Apologia Educational Ministries because this is the exact product I wished we had last year when my oldest took on a great summer job. I can recommend this straight forward, sequential workbook that answers all of the recording and logging I was keeping in
- [Best Fun Tool to Teach Your Kids How to Code](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/teach-your-kids-how-to-code-quick-easy/) - Programming is the language of computers and the tech world is speaking it. There are plenty of online computer programming courses for older kids, but I discovered that Code Rocket is a fun way to introduce computer science to my younger kids. I love how the Rocket provided gives them immediate feedback to the code
- [Getting to the Root of Healthy Competition Among Siblings](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/getting-to-the-root-of-sibling-competition/) - As a freelance writer I strive to connect with publications that offer homeschooling families tips tools and resources they can use now. I loved getting to work with Homeschool Life Magazine to share about sibling competition. Check out the magazine for the full article but here is an excerpt... "Competition is a part of everyday
- [Intentional Bible Time this Summer for Kids](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/intentional-bible-time-this-summer-for-kids/) - What if you could lead with a guide? My friend Kerry has created an entrusted children's Bible study. There is enough variety, flexibility and freedom to help any parent lead it from home. Walking With God has all the elements of a study all the kids will look forward to. It is filled with enough
- [One Click to Grow Your Teen's Leadership Skills](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/one-click-to-grow-your-teens-leadership-skills/) - Don’t miss the Life Skills Leadership Summit and learn more about the skills they need. Raise your kids to be influencers, not followers
- [Homeschooler Heads to The Well for State Wrestling Tournament](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/homeschooler-heads-to-the-well-for-state-wrestling-tournament/) - You don't get to the State Finals alone. It's a Family thing. It is a wrestling community thing. Homeschool Teen Heads to Wells Fargo Arena Tomorrow, Reuben Smith, is headed to Wells Fargo Arena to compete in the State Wrestling Tournament representing Interstate 35 High School. No athlete gets to this place in their sport
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- [The Homeschool Reboot Plan to End Holiday Overwhelm](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/stop-overwhelm-with-this-holiday-homeschool-reboot-plan/) - Have you ever woken up and realized you might as well not do school today? It's Thursday, you have two errands left over from Monday and there is still groceries that need to be bought. I feel this way without fail every week in the month of December. We needed a Holiday Homeschool Reboot. The
- [How to Overcome and Find Resilience in Adversity](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/how-to-overcome-and-find-resilience-in-adversity/) - My struggles are small in light of those interviewed in the pages of the latest book by Beth Lueders. I felt no less connected by their struggles to find hope, peace and remain resilient in the face of adversities. How are we to Bend without being broken? Beth relates her interviews with regular folks. Like
- [Blogging Made Easier With CoSchedule](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/blogging-made-easier-with-coschedule/) - Are you a Blogger with a lot of content and too few readers. I know I still feel that way. How can I get my "evergreen" content in front of more people?I've learned a ton of tips and tricks. I've created posts I believe in, so what more can you do when you're ready to grow your
- [Don't Lose Math Skills This Summer {Review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/dont-lose-math-skills-this-summer-review/) - We are brushing up on our math skills this summer with a Family Math Package from A+ Interactive Math (by A+ TutorSoft Inc.) Math has been a hodge podge this last year. Some of our kids have changed programs a few times, because of learning needs or my own trying to streamline our school day
- [Education Feels Like a Break; Winter Sanity Saver Electives](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/education-that-feels-like-a-break-the-winter-sanity-saver-elective-list/) - WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE? Taking time for creativity isn't justs for kids. Here are a few ways I carve out time to be creative as a mom. The principals are the same for this Holiday reboot season too. Winter electives tend to focus on things we can do indoors and more independent than the
- [Make Electives Easy with a Homeschool STEM Kit](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/make-electives-easy-with-a-homeschool-stem-kit/) - STEM studies, tech and engineering are all the rage in education. That means a big market for hands-on tools like homeschool STEM kits like...
- [Free Schedule Download & Huge Home Teaching Resource List](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/free-schedule-download-huge-home-teaching-resource-list/) - With the closure of the public schools so early in Spring, many parents are going to have to create a new normal. I though I would share this schedule with you and see if it can help create a structure you can work with while teaching lessons at home.
- [Why Now is the Best Time to Study China in Your Homeschool](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/why-now-is-the-best-time-to-study-china-in-your-homeschool-eastern-hemisphere/) - Why We Take Year long focus on the Eastern Hemisphere Sonlight’s HBL F is no skipping stone when it comes to the place where the two thirds of the world’s population resides. In this yearlong curriculum students go deeper than ever with their study of China with the incorporated Eastern Hemisphere Explorer (EHE) Project Guide.
- [Top 39 Tech Apps to Help You Homeschool Better & Smarter](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/top-23-tech-apps-to-help-you-homeschool-better-smarter/) - I’d like to share the tools I have on my phone right now for school. I am just one homeschool parent. There are so many tools and apps that you can easily be overwhelmed. I’d like to give you a small sampling of the things I use to help streamline my day, facilitate learning and
- [What is So Scary About Homeschool High School?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/what-is-so-scary-about-homeschool-high-school-tips-no-fear/) - As adults we bring so many of our own fears and limitations into our parenting. There is nothing to fear if we keep these 5 Keys in mind as we approach teaching high school from home
- [The Biography Series That Brings Bible Characters to Life](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/children-bible-biography-kingdom-files/) - Kingdom Files are biographies for kids from Barbour Publishing that put life into the Biblical narratives. If your child is only getting the Sunday School version of the Bible they are missing out on so much. If you are a parent you know how much explaining it takes to answer the simplest questions from your
- [One Curriculum, Ten Ways - A Sonlight Success Story](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/multiple-student-homeschool-sonlight-success-story/) - Creating a Sonlight Success Story means making sure you are writing one for your family. Assessing your needs and knowing the tools that will help you accomplish them is the key.
- [Get the Best Resources for Faster Homeschool Start-Up](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/get-the-best-resources-for-faster-homeschool-start-up/) - This post and podcast will help you create a plan for your homeschool start-up with ease. We show where to find state laws, know what reporting you need, scheduling and curriculum resources with easy to follow links in the blog post to make your start-up as easy as possible.
- [Chasing our dreams while chasing our kids! What that looks  like for a mom who writes.](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/chasing-dreams-chasing-kids-looks-like-mom-writes/) - You might be wondering why there are so many reviews on the blog and a lot less devotional writing. It has everything to do with my personal goals as a writer and homeschool supporter. My goal is to become an author. It has been...probably all of my life. One of the areas of life I
- [Hands-On History Tools for Multiple-Learner Families](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/hands-on-history-tools-for-multiple-learner-families/) - My kids can share, but often we choose to allow the kids to work on a hands-on project while I read. Having everything they need right there and not having to wait for a sibling to finish with the glue is a huge blessing because it reduces interruptions and opportunities for bickering. I want them to work on manners, just not while I am trying to read Johnny Tremain!
- [How to Read Stories and Build Bonds That Last This Christmas](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/building-strong-family-christmas-reading/) - Stories are how we highlight attributes we want our kids to see in the Christmas story. In the story of Jesus' birth in Luke, there are 1000 stories to be told.
- [The Best Way to Help Your Students Enjoy High School Science](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/high-school-science-success-enjoy-audio/) - Apologia as the leader in homeschool Science curriculum. It is what we have used for high school three times over, but we have made some great changes to how we use it. I want to share some of the common factors we discovered that have made Science better every year.
- [The Best Gift For the Life Long Learners](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/life-long-learner-gift-creative-skill/) - Give the gift that says, "I see you" to the life long learner in your life. Support their vision and their homeschool with Skillshare.
- [How to Automate & Streamline Your Blog Calendar](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/automate-streamline-blogging-calendar-coschedule/) - CoSchedule breaks big jobs into individual tasks. I use work flow Automations to meet compliance on my reviews and social sharing posts, now I write faster
- [7 Ways a Subscription Box is The Best Way to Start Hot Tea](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/subscription-box-gift-hot-tea-sipsby-easy-personalized/) - 7 Reasons Sipsby is The Best Way to Start Hot Tea
- [Checklist to Earn the Most College Scholarship Money](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/checklist-to-earn-the-most-college-scholarship-money/) - If you have a homeschool Junior; Do these three things now! A few months back Grandma took all of the younger kids and I had a four day crash course in the Hidden Arts of Applying to College. I filled out applications, FAFSA forms, found scholarship sites, and read a ton about what I should have
- [23 Great Teaching Tools for Language Arts in Your Homeschool](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/language-arts-tools-homeschool-curriculum-review-handwriting/) - Looking for recommendations for Language Arts Tools and curriculum that will help you have a great homeschool year? We would love to help. At 200 Fingers & Toes, we want to provide real and tangible information you can use to make homeschooling not only easier to choose, but also easier to actually execute. One of
- [3 Ways a Great Curriculum Helps You Teach Multiple Kids](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/teaching-multiple-grade-levels/) - We are a house in flux. We shift perpetually to fit the needs of this year, but Sonlight shifts right with us to give us the structure we need to be successful.
- [Violin Lessons Like No Other; Accessable & Affordable with Practice Monkeys](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/violin-lessons-like-no-other-accessable-affordable-with-practice-monkeys/) - Sarah Van Kleeck has revolutionized my idea of lessons as I knew them. She is a Suzuki Method violin teacher for the last 27 years and designed Practice Monkeys to solve the problem of finding lessons that are Comprehensive, Convenient, Fun, Effective, Excellent and Affordable.
- [Give Them a Reading Adventure All Their Own](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/young-reader-adventure-hidden-scrolls/) - There is nothing better than when your young student begins really reading on their own. The folks at WorthyKids/Ideals gave my daughter an adventure she loved so much she couldn't wait to review book 2 of The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls. Of course, I would expect nothing less from the company that brings great stories like
- [Young Women Need to Hear They are Beloved](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/young-women-need-to-hear-they-are-beloved/) - Beloved: 365 Devotions for Young Women from Zondervan is a great way to help them know it. I have daughters that are in the transitional stage of their faith walk; they are no longer little children, they are ready to dig in and learn for themselves. They are already in the habit of Bible time
- [Working from Home? Getting it All Done Means Making A Plan](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/working-from-home-getting-it-all-done-means-making-a-plan/) - Balancing Diapers and Deadlines is a course by Lisa Tanner Writing, a Mom who has been finding her way around kids and working for quite some time. As a Mom-preneur my skill set is stretched thin most days. Though I am out of the diaper stage and am far from free and clear of the
- [Growing Confidence in Our Kids with Homeschooling](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/growing-confidence-in-our-kids-with-homeschooling/) - Homeschooling for the Slower Paced Learner We all know the story of the tortise and the hare. As a homeschool mom, I am their running coach. I have to find a way to help the tortise AND the hare to reach the finish line and win the race, each according to their learning style. We
- [Raising Our First Born with Homeschool; The Analyst](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/raising-our-first-born-with-homeschool-the-analyst/) - Our oldest is nineteen and a second semester freshman in college. He is on a pre-law track, double majoring in Business and Mathematics. So, I do believe in miracles, because math is not a language that I speak. This goes to prove that nothing can hold back a curious mind. A well rounded education can
- [Why Should We Let Kids Explore Math Without Risk](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/let-kids-explore-math-without-risk/) - The kids have gotten used to having a computer learning program as a part of their school day. In order to simplify our day we are using iKnowIt.com to review math skills as a morning opening activity for our K-5 students. I love that they are willing to try new math skills they have never
- [Why Do We Homeschool?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/why-do-we-homeschool/) - Homeschooling can be the tool you need to help your child thrive. It can call out their best. It can allow them to pursue their true passion, like music or art, dance or sports. Homeschooling has allowed us to be a closer family even though our entrepreneur life had crazy hours. It is just a tool we are using, with it we build a life we love.
- [Intimidated By Hands-On History: It's Not Complicated, really!](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/history-lap-booking-not-complicated-really/) - I was completely intimidated to review a lap book set by Home School in the Woods, I was afraid it would be complicated and full of busy work, but since we are going to be jumping into American History this year, I thought we would check and see what quality lap books really look like. We
- [Table Time is Science Learning Time with Printables from WriteBonnieRose](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/table-time-is-science-learning-time-with-printables-from-writerbonnierose/) - When you are working with several age groups, I find myself looking for table work for my little ones that feels like we are covering real subjects. One area we filled our need is with science printables from WriteBonnieRose. In Learning About Science, Collection 1, we learned in a way that felt natural for little
- [Inspire Curious Dino Hunters and Rock Hounds](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/inspire-curious-dino-hunters-and-rock-hounds/) - If you are like our family you might have a dinosaur lover in the house, which brings the question: can you have an intelligent teaching about dinosaurs in your homeschool that does not contradict the Biblical narrative? Northwest Treasures brings solid science methodology and observation into the world of Dinosaur lovers with their course Dinosaurs
- [Better Tech Leads to Real Learning Gains {MaxScholar Review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/better-tech-leading-real-learning-gains-maxscholar-review/) - Digital Learning Leaving You Leary? We have jumped with both feet into the digital age, but my problem is the kids constantly want to only play games on the iPad or Kindle! I am sure you see the same pattern so, as we’ve cut back on frivolous play time MaxScholar has helped us get back
- [Art History in Your Homeschool, Did You Forget too? {Review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/art-history-homeschool-forget/) - I love art. We often pour over my huge volume titled World Famous Paintings, but that isn't really enough is it? I have neglected Art History as a full subject because there was not a volume that I thought covered the material with enought depth to engage students for the length of a complete course
- [5 Books That Kicked My Writing to the Next Level](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/5-books-that-kicked-my-writing-to-the-next-level/) - As a Mom of a large family it is sometimes difficult to think about pursuing personal goals. I have always been a writer, privately, but a few books have helped shift inside of me the idea that I might want to do more with my writing than just fill up personal note books. That is
- [My 5 Favorite Books for Spiritual Growth](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/my-5-favorite-book-for-spiritual-growth/) - Spiritual growth is something that happens constantly in our life if we are seeking to know God. I did not get where I am today quickly. 20 years ago I said a prayer, mostly because did not want to go to Hell. I did not particularly want God to change my life. Yet, still He was okay
- [The Terrible Cost of Ingratitude](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/the-terrible-cost-of-ingratitude/) - This month you hear more about gratitude than any other time of the year. With the holidays around the corner it is a great way to give us pause and go into the gift giving season with better motives. Gratitude is not a natural human response. When we are young we expect our needs to be
- [Taking back the keys to your heart](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/taking-back-the-keys-to-your-heart/) - Don't wait until you are crumbling to built a support network of people in you life. Start giving your keys to good trustworthy friends. The kind who will redecorate your life and leave goodies in your fridge.
- [Monster thoughts under your bed?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/monster-thoughts-under-your-bed/) - As a kid my hand never slipped over the edge of the bed. To do so was certain death. In the darkness of my room, there were monsters. During the day, I knew under the bed was too full of dirty clothes to even fit a monster, but in the dark uncertainty meant danger. Are you
- [Preparing Your Heart for Gratitude](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/preparing-your-heart-for-gratitudepreparing-your-heart-for-gratitude/) - My ugly brown boots prepared my hear to be grateful for what I have. They also taught me not let frustration convince me to throw out what I should be thankful for.
- [Shattering Negative Body Image](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/shattering-negative-body-image-part-1/) - When you look in the mirror, what to you see? What do you say?I developed the habit of saying some pretty unkind things to the woman in the mirror. Here are 3 things I did that helped me stop.
- [Shattering Negative Body Image Part 1 | Changing Our Words](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/shattering-negative-body-image-part-2/) - To Shatter Negative Body Image I had to stop criticizing myself and get better input about my personal value, borrowing it from people that love me if I had to
- [Shattering Negative Body Image Part 2 | Negative Input](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/shattering-negative-body-imagenegative-input/) - Healing is difficult with negative influences everywhere. How I minimized them so I could heal
- [Shattering Negative Body Image-Part 3 | The Practice of Self Love](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/shattering-negative-body-image-self-love/) - Sefl-love is changing old habits & removing the things that trigger us. Getting better input to replace the self-talk in our head helps us to heal.
- [Keeping Peace As Summer Wrecks Your Routine](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/keep-your-peace-this-summer/) - Summer's sporadic, chaotic and off-balance with ten kids at home. Every Morning is different and lack of routine is agitating. How do I keep centered?
- [Two Gifts for Under $5 That Will Make You Look Like a Genius Giver](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/two-gifts-for-under-5-that-will-make-you-look-like-a-genius-giver/) - Over Christmas you are going to have plenty of opportunities where you wish you had the perfect hostess gift. Maybe there is a White Elephant exchange with you small group or you want to thank a co-op teacher with a gift for under $5, because there are quite a few helpers and never enough dollars.
- [Blogging: Because You Want to Do What You Love and Get Paid Too?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/blogging-because-you-want-to-do-what-you-love-and-get-paid-too/) - If you are like me, you kind of fell into blogging In 2008 I started a blog. I wanted to share my funny kid stories with my Mom and sisters. Platforms were few and connecting was limited to only subscribers for most hosting sites. I connected with a few wonderful ladies and followed their blogs back.
- [You got an electronic device for the kids, what now?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/got-electronic-device-kids-now-filter/) - I woke up in a panic. The kids had stayed up late watching a movie. I meant to switch off the router when I went to bed, but here I was asleep on the couch. This night watchman gig had to end. I've reached the age where my kids can out-weekend me. How could
- [Jumping into Graphic Novels With Focus On The Family  {review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/jumping-graphic-novels-focus-family-review/) - Thousands of families have raised their children listening to Adventures in Odyssey. When I received Captain Absolutely from Focus On The Family to review, I was looking forward to introducing great characters in an action packed graphic novel format I knew my tween sons would love. I remember being introduced to Adventures in Odyssey
- [Teaching About Healthy Bodies and Lives Just Got a Whole Lot Easier](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/teaching-healthy-bodies-lives-just-got-whole-lot-easier/) - MarshMedia has been trusted to make quality healthy living videos for elementary level school children for years. Their short videos covered our needs for a whole Health Class while we reviewed their upcoming Homeschool Special. I was not sure what to expect, but I was pleased not only with the videos we watched, but also
- [Leading Little Hearts to Jesus with Breadcrumbs of Love](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/leading-little-hearts-jesus-breadcrumbs-love-candy/) - As a leader of an elementary after school program and a mother of young kids, I was so glad to get to review a special Halloween Tract that could also contain a little treat. The set of 20, 3D pumpkin tracts from Let the Little Children Come answers the greatest question of the season in
- [Looking for a Great Tool to Get Your Kids Ready for Learning Online {review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/looking-great-tool-get-kids-ready-learning-online-review/) - Now that it is summer time, I have time to give my little ones a little guided computer time of their own. We are using K5 Learning as a an online program to fill their down time in the mornings and they are loving it. Electronics are Still a Powerful Learning Tool Back before apps
- [Lesson Planning Than Covers Your Whole Planet From Homeschool Planet {review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/lesson-planning-covers-whole-planet-homeschool-planet-review/) - No matter how organized you are there comes a time in life when there are just too many things to keep track of. As a homeschooling Mother of 10, part time blogger/freelance writer and baseball/ballet/piano mom, I am using Homeschool Planet from Homeschool Buyers Co-op as my master calendar to help take charge of my life.
- [Take You Child's Interest in Flight From Hobby to Expert with Dr. Aviation {Review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/take-you-child-interest-in-flight-from-hobby-to-expert-with-dr-aviation-review/) - Round out your transcript with a high school elective that the whole family will really enjoy with Dr. Aviation. Our district requires 50 credits; of which 25 are elective hours, to graduate. Though we are not bound to the districts requirements, I do want our kids to experience the electives they might not have time
- [Get You Littles Back Into Reading with Enthusiasm {Review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/get-you-littles-back-into-reading-with-enthusiasm-review/) - Summer has a way of killing your good intentions, it was time to get back to work. We found a way to creep up our summer reading with the R.E.A.D Review Pack from The Crafty Classroom and we all are loving it. Jumping Back into the School Year All three of my little ones were reading at
- [Brush Up on Math Quickly and Advance in Life](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/brush-math-quickly-advance-life/) - There comes a time in all of our lives when our unused elementary math skill set is just not going to be enough to carry us. This is when you need a copy of Math Refresher for Adults from Math Essentials. Whether you are transitioning to high school level work with your homeschool students themselves,
- [Teaching Tools that Lead You in Complete Language Arts & Grammar](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/teaching-tools-lead-complete-language-arts-grammar/) - This is the time of year for planning out the tools you want to use for the next school year. I have seen a few families asking for a more complete homeschool grammar, and this Hake/Saxon Grammar and Writing 3 I just reviewed, is a set that delivers. I was planning on reordering a workbook I had
- [Holiday History Rich with Meaning & Relevance from Silverdale {Review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/holiday-history-rich-with-meaning-relevance-from-silverdale-review/) - I love homeschooling and all of the benefits that it gives us, but if there is one drawback is that we miss focusing on the different holidays throughout the year. I was excited to review the Silverdale Press LLC White House Holiday Unit Studies in order to see the background to some of the holidays that have
- [Mommy, What if You Die? {Discussion Book Review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/mommy-what-if-you-die-discussion-book-review/) - The other day we were running errands. It was a busy day and our schedule was full. As we unloaded from the car and headed towards one of our many stops, my nine-year-old daughter slipped her little hand it to mine and said, “Mama, sometimes I worry what happens if you die. I will be
- [Navigating Language Arts with a Solid Guide](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/navigating-language-arts-solid-guide/) - Here at The Book House we love literature oriented curriculum and I am always glad to discover different approaches to teaching Language Arts. Recently, I was able to review Home School Navigators Reading and Language Arts Curriculum with several of my kids. This is an online subscription-based program that uses a combination of physical books, video
- [Preschool Learning and Listening, Subscription for School with Play](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/5949-2/) - Recently I reviewed a preschool learning product called MESSYLearning FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND KINDERGARTNERS by PandaParents. It is a digital combo of parent led reading books, PDF workbooks printables and video, available in a educational, subscription based, monthly format. I have used a lot of curricula and I feel like I am normally a great judge of
- [Where Technology Meets Childhood; The Email Provider for the Middle](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/where-technology-meets-childhood-the-email-provider-for-the-middle/) - My inbox is full of game spam and PS4 network updates and the new app my child wants is asking for my email again! Thankfully, I was all set to review Kids Email this last month and I was more than ready for a one year subscription to Kids Email safe email for kids. Tech
- [A Summer Course You Won't Regret](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/a-summer-course-you-wont-regret/) - Are you looking for a summer learning opportunity for your homeschool, but afraid that this year, interest will fade, like it has in summers past? CodeWizardsHQ is a coding program that is entirely different from any other that I have reviewed before. The courses are taught by a live teacher, who can answer your kids questions.
- [Digital Publishers Who Are Leading The Book Game](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/digital-publishers-who-are-leading-the-game/) - Weigl Publishers has got living books down to a science, if fact we reviewed Glaciers, their interactive book for our homeschool science and my kids loved it. What do I mean by a living book? Weigl calls them Media Enhanced Books or A2, for Added Value and Audio Visual. We reviewed the digital format
- [Sharing the Gospel in Little Bites](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/sharing-the-gospel-in-little-bites/) - Planet 316 Story Bible is a great tool for ministering to new little believers and introducing the bible to kids who are unfamiliar with it already with a tech twist they will love.
- [Helping Young Readers Build Discernment](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/helping-young-readers-build-discernment/) - Handing Over the Library Cards We spent the early years of our kids lives fostering a love for books and laying the foundation for developing discernment. We read thousands of stories to our kids by the time they were teens. Our children love to read. They know the thrill of going the places only a great
- [One Click to Get Those Kid's Pictures Printed](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/one-click-to-get-those-kids-pictures-printed/) - Do you have a milion pictures...stuck inside your phone, memory cards and computer hard drives? Kids love looking at their pictures, and we do too. Chatbook is a perfect 10 ...10 minutes to make ...$10 to print and ship ...in my hands in less than 10 days.We have all seen the free book button before
- [Love and Expectations - Family Movie Night](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/love-and-expectations-family-movie-night/) - The Princess Cut is a movie about love and expectations from Watchman Pictures. We’re reviewing it with our upper elementary kids for the Homeschool Review Crew. This was a great movie night film for the whole crew. It might be a little slow paced for young ones, since the movie deal with relationships as the
- [Tuesday Recap - Thursday Reality](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/tuesday-recap-thursday-reality/) - Hey folks Listen. Living with little humans is tough. Life with six teens and five little kids is CRAZY. Truth be told, Tuesday Recap is purely metaphorical. If I didn't say a day in the title, I’d never be like, "crap, it's Tuesday and I didn't write my recap." Then furiously write, or just give
- [The Magazine That Will Have Your Family Talking About God](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/the-magazine-that-will-have-your-family-talking-about-god/) - This month we had two great unit studies to review along with the digital version of Creation Illustrated magazine. We jumped right into the fall copy and used the accompanying Pine Tree Study Guide. Take a Moment to Nurture Your Senses Creation Magazine has been a calm for busy families for almost twenty-five years.
- [A Visual Math for the Other Side of Your Brain {review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/visual-math-side-brain/) - Being a visual learner made math a difficult subject for me, but as we reviewed the MathArt Online 4-Class Bundle from NatureGlo's eScience, I knew this would be a great way to learn for any child, especially those who lean toward visual learning. Math is a Visual Field of Study The application of Mathematics is
- [Tuesday Recap - Greek Mini-Unit Sanity Saver](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/winter-survival-homeschool-greek-history/) - Our sanity saving Mini-Unit on Greek History is what we are loving right now!
- [Tuesday Recap - Mom as a Taxi](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/tuesday-recap-mom-as-a-taxi/) - I thought that those of you who have just met me might like a little picture into our life. Here is a bit more of our recap. January is blissfully over. It was one of the worst ones I have ever had. Everyone was sick, it seemed like is was never-ending. I have a new
- [Tuesday Recap - Life in Review](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/tuesday-recap-life-in-review/) - We start school after chores and breakfast, usually around 10am. We are sort of cobbling together quite a few things right now. This has been difficult for me. I have always used Sonlight Curriculum. I like having a binder to give me a clear layout for the year, day by day break downs and
- [Get Scholarship Money with STEM Courses](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/get-college-scholarship-money-with-stem-courses/) - We are working on getting four kids in colleges next year. You can believe that we are searching every avenue for earning college funds. After pouring over hundreds of articles and websites I am seeing a pattern on places where there is the highest amount of scholarship money available to students. STEM is the hot
- [Looking For a Packaged Lit Program to Jump Into Now {Crew Review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/looking-packaged-lit-program-jump-now-crew-review/) - It is almost winter, the time when a lot of us homeschoolers decide that the literature curriculum we ordered this summer isn't working with our student. Writing with Sharon Watson has a series that just might be what you are looking for; it's called Illuminating Literature: Characters in Crisis and is may just be the
- [Don't Miss STEM Credits That Equal College Cash](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/stem-credits-technology-college-scholarships/) - STEM is a hot subject in education for all of the right reasons and colleges are rewarding students who have STEM credits on their transcript. We are putting Think Like an Engineer; the course from Innovators Tribe, on our transcript for .25 credit hours after we finish our review period. The best part is that both
- [Knowing the Phase of Life You're In](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/knowing-the-phase-of-life-youre-in/) - The first seven years of homeschooling were our training years. We worked on kindness, sharing and ownership, self discipline, and obedience more often than we worked on letters and numbers. We trained our kids with long term goals in mind. When we saw areas that were frustrations or skills we needed, we set up ways to work on them.
- [Bypass Frustration with Readers That Make Sense {review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/readers-build-vocabulary-assessment-tools/) - Who else hates Leveled Reader books? I am loving The Magic Stories (Allsaid & Dunn, LLC, publishers of The Reading Game and authors of the Wordly Wise series) for two reasons: first, the list of The Naughty 40 (words) to prep before the story and secondly, the squeal of delight when I gave my daughter
- [Getting a Grip Made Easy for Your Kindergartener](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/getting-grip-made-easy-kindergartener/) - This week I have crossed two posts where parents were asking about their child's pencil grip and how to a correct problems. It was fortunate that I was just wrapping up my review for The Pencil Grip, Inc. of The 3 Step Pencil Grip Training Kit and The Ultra Safe Safety Scissors, so I was able
- [Reaching the Heart of Little Believers](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/reaching-heart-little-believers/) - Remember the Little Pumpkin Tracks I shared about from Let the Little Children Come? We were also shipped their wonderful Gospel Tracks and Evangelism Tools Sampler Pack for children to review. My kids all claimed something for their own. The little prizes made me nostalgic for my first Sunday school days many years ago. Why
- [Lay a Timeless Foundation of Faith with a Guided Bible Study](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/upper-elementary-bible-study-weave-your-word-in-me/) - My upper elementary kids are ready to start a Bible study of their own. We had the chance to review Weave Your Word in Me -- Part 1 from Kid Niche Christian Books and have found a solid introduction to reading and studying God’s word for themselves. A Guided Study Creates Consistency I have
- [This Online Learning Tool is More Than Mere Child's Play {Crew Review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/online-learning-elementary-reading-eggs/) - Living in the digital age is difficult; kids are savvy tech users and won’t use a poorly made app for very long. I appreciate Reading Eggs ability to capture my daughter’s interest in a way no other online learning app has. She is jumping into elementary reading and playing after her "school" is done. I
- [Monday Morning Kind of Math {Crew Review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/monday-morning-kind-of-math-crew-review/) - Mondays are hard, like, everyone has a lost book or binder and wants to know where I put it, hard. Thank goodness I can use our Family Membership to have the kids log on and begin CTCMath every day including crazy Monday mornings. We can start the day with a quick lesson; the videos are usually
- [Listening is Learning Too! {Crew Review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/listening-is-learning-too-crew-review/) - Do you remember listening to books on cassette tape when you were younger? Brinkman Adventures bring you the excitement of those story adventures without having to wait for a "ding" to turn the page. If you were turning pages I am pretty sure you would not be able to keep up with the fast paced action
- [Learning to Write Neatly with Channie's](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/learning-to-write-neatly-with-channies/) - Slanted, sloping, lifting off the page? Stop rewriting pages of work and get to the root with real help for your child's writing.
- [Review at the Click of Your Finger with Super Teacher Worksheets {review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/searchable-printable-worksheets/) - Have your ever wished you could pull up an example of a concept you are working on with your child and print it for them? That is exactly what I have been doing over the last month with my Individual Membership to Super Teacher Worksheets. When do you run into the need for a
- [3 Reasons We Love Apologia for Science in Our Lit Based Homeschool](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/homeschool-science-apologia-marine-biology-2/) - For us, science in the elementary years was literature rich, so I was surprised when our Lit based curriculum creators transitioned to Apologia Educational Ministries for high school course work. We've now used Apologia for the last few years, and I would like to share our review of Marine Biology 2nd Edition Advantage Set to share how
- [One Way to Make Sure You Raise Smarter Kids](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/raise-smarter-kids-greek-homeschool/) - When I review tools for our homeschool there are three things I try to incorporate. One is early exposure to foreign language, like the kind my kids are getting with Hey Andrew! Teach Me Some Greek - Level 3 Set from Greek 'n' Stuff. The others are exposure to many cultures with in depth exploration and
- [You Can Teach Chemistry From Home...and Be Fascinating!](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/can-teach-chemistry-home-fascinating/) - Did you know that if you made a glove with the same fibers that cover the feet of a spider or gecko you could walk yourself across the ceiling with one hand? These are just one of a few of the truly fascinating facts that caught my attention during our review time learning about Fascinating
- [When you are Rural, Every Drive Can Be School](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/audio-history-homeschool/) - Let the car ride become a place where you can get stretched. Begin with Audio books like In The Reign of Terror from Heirloom Audio Productions and never really stop.
- [Hands On Creativity with the Quik Sculpting Kit from Actíva](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/hands-on-creativity-with-the-quick-sculpting-kit-from-activa/) - Actíva CelluClay was aeasy to work with. I plan on keeping it on hand because of the low price and long shelf life.
- [How does a rural homeschooler complete a speech course from home?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/rural-homeschooler-complete-speech-course-home/) - We have wondered this fact often, but that is before we received the Speech course from Hewitt Homeschooling to review for our high schooler. Speech is a required subject in most school districts When I was pulling out sample transcripts I kept seeing speech listed over and over. I wasn’t sure how much we
- [What if Your Homeschool Kid Needs a Math Teacher](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/online-math-instruction-auditory-visual-learner/) - UnLock Pre-Algebra was comprehensive and had a broader scope than math curriculu we have used in the past. The lessons were well taught and relatable, stretching concepts while building on each lesson so that comprehension remained well within the students grasp
- [Is Your Child Ready For More Than a Saturday Morning Cartoon Character's Spanish](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/is-your-child-ready-for-spanish/) - Foreign language is required for high school credit, but you don't have to wait that long to introduce your child to the richness of Spanish or French. Whistlefritz has real language lessons for your Pre-K and early Elelmentary child you can lead from home so I was eager to review their Educator's Spanish Collection with my
- [You Don’t Have to Be a Scholar to Include Latin in Your Homeschool](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/dont-scholar-include-latin-homeschool/) - We have included Latin as a part of our curriculum since our first group of kids entered 6th grade. We were so glad to have a chance to review Memoria Press’ Third Form Latin Complete Set and were looking forward to using their DVD to help teach the lessons. We just discovered that four credits are required
- [Why I NOW Love Subscription Boxes. What Changed My Mind](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/why-i-now-love-subscription-boxes-what-changed-my-mind/) - As with almost every post there are affiliate links which mean that when you choose to make a purchase, use the link in the article and the companies I work with will send me coffee money. I love promoting companies I believe in and strive to always bring you the very best. Affiliate links help
- [Making History Come to Life with Books Worth Reading {review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/making-history-come-to-life/) - History should never be a subject your child is least interested in. We are thrilled by history because we read living books from extent sources, like Daniel Boone from the Heroes of History series from YWAM Publishing. Why would you ever want to go back to a dry short paragraph in a text book the
- [My #1 Parenting Rule: Limit This Word](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/my-1-parenting-rule-limit-this-word/) - When I received a set of Thin Stix 6pk of Classic Colors from The Pencil Grip, Inc. for review, I knew that they would help me keep my number one parenting rule, Say No Less. Early on in my kids life I was saying "No" a lot. Like more than I ever thought humanly possible. If
- [It's Time To Get The Kinks Out of Your Homeschooling Armor {Review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/time-get-kinks-homeschooling-armor-review/) - There are times when you need to have someone else check your armor. I was glad to have the chance to go through Homeschool Rescue from Only Passsionate Curiosity and really walk through our school using another person's eyes. With my oldest kids graduating, I was ready to assess our school year and look for
- [Do You Want to Get Your Kids Thinking Mathematically?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/want-get-kids-thinking-mathematically/) - My older children have strong math visualization skills because we used math enrichment tools like manipulatives to help build concrete understanding of math concepts. We got busy and as a result my younger kids were not showing the same mastery, which is why I was excited when we could review both the Grades 3/4 and the Grades 5/6
- [Prep for the dreaded SAT Essay with a Proven Writing Coach {review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/prep-dreaded-sat-essay-proven-writing-coach/) - I am never afraid of a subject in our homeschool, because I know there is the right tool out there for every need our homeschool has ever run up against. This year we are facing the much dreaded SAT essay, but I feel ready to begin with my daughter because of the Institute for Excellence
- [The Biggest Lie About Being an Artist Is: You Can't Be One!](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/biggest-lie-artist-cant-one/) - This might be one of my favorite product reviews of the year. My kids loved using ArtAchieve to gain drawing confidence and be exposed to other culture's art and history. Have you been told you are not an Artist? I remember when I was in elementary school, being told I was not an artist because I
- ["The Gospel" is Where History Comes to Life in Your Homeschool](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/drive-through-history/) - We read the Gospels and we read our history; but wouldn't you love to go deeper? Check out this review to see how Drive Thru History® - "The Gospels" takes our family to places we have never seen before. Drive Thru History is a High End Production Have you ever been embarrassed, as you tried to get your
- [How we're using an online resource with my reluctant reader.  {Review}](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/using-schoolhouseteachers-with-my-reluctant-reader/) - Our regular school curriculum is literature based. 9 out of 10 kids love it. We literally have 10 kids, but that ONE couldn't be forgotten, and he was falling out of love with school, and fast. I searched desparately for a fix, and found SchoolhouseTeachers.com.
- [Have a Little Window of Time? Fill it With a Good Word From Planet 316](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/planet-316/) - Sometimes the little ones just need to be quiet for a few minutes or you need to clear your mind before your next co-op pick up. Either way you are going to like this Daily Bible Jigsaw from Planet 316 review. http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb374/TOSCrew2011/2017%20Homeschool%20Review%20Crew/04%20-%20April/25%20-%20Planet%20316/game_icon_zpsxcg9czjr.png The truth be told, I only have two games on my phone.
- [SpeedyPrep walks you through how to get College Credit from Home](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/get-college-credit-home-speedyprep-2/) - My first born graduates in May and just announced that he DOES want to attend college instead of wait a year...in March. I did not panic because I was given access to review SpeedyPrep the online CLEP prep experts. With their guarantee I knew he could bang out some college credits by the end of the school
- [Help! I'm buried under writing assignments! How I dug out.](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/help-buried-writing-assignments-dug/) - With a lot of kids it seems like I was getting more and more swamped with paper. That is why I was looking forward to reviewing Reader In Residence Volume 1 (Sleuth), from Apologia Educational Ministries. They've wrapped up an ALL IN ONE, perfect homeschool reading curriculum in an easy to spot bright green spiral student notebook. With
- [When is the last time you moved your couch? You answer reveals a potential homeschooling weakness.](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/furniture-can-tell-homeschool/) - I like to rearrange the furniture. l have been known to rearrange the contents of all the kitchen cabinets in the name of better work flow. A weekly conversation in our house goes something like this. “HONEY, where is my charger? The charger that is supposed to be in the desk drawer, that charger.” “It’s
- [How to Help Your Kid Excel in the Computer World Market](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/homeschooler-edge-computer-tech-2/) - As homeschoolers we are on the front lines of the ever shifting way parents educate their kids. I was given Java Programming by CompuScholar, Inc. to review for The Homeschool Review Crew. I am using it to teach my kid how to code, even though I can't write a single line of it myself. CompuScholar is helping parents
- [Making Your Little Learners Light Up With This STEM Kit](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/little-learners-light-up/) - Light up you little learners with this STEM learning kit
- [Do You Want an Incredible Homeschool Year? Make Room For Dad](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/making-room-for-dad/) - Making room for Dad is an intentional act. Can I just be a little bit honest here? There were days my husband would just show up and hang out on a rare unscheduled day off. It would throw off my groove. Sometimes I would get a little huffy and resentful. After all, I had a
- [How to Raise Strong Biblical Sons in a World Stacked Against You](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/how-to-raise-strong-biblical-sons/) - We have always had a strong selection of great Biblical teaching tools. We received Manhood Journey Fathers Starter Kit from Manhood Journey & City on a Hill Studio to review as one of the most recent tools for our life skill curriculum. Raising strong Biblical sons is a worthy goal It is the desire of our homeschool,
- [4 Things to Never Do as a Parent](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/3472-2/) - We have just concluded a study on parenting with an adult class on Sunday Mornings. We had some great discussions about ares we need work, fears we have as parents and the power of prayer and the gift of grace. I have had a head start over many of the members of our class, by
- [Find your family’s personal rhythms and schedule without comparison or guilt | In Due Season Volume 1.7](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/family-schedule/) - It seems like everyone has an opinion about what kind of schedule you SHOULD have for your school day. Here is the thing, I don't. I hear-by absolve you from pleasing anyone but your family with your schedule. Your school does not have to satisfy anyone but your family. Do you know how many years
- [#3 of the Top 10 Sanity Savers When Remodeling](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/3-sanity-saver-while-remodeling/) - Compromise is not about paying less, or giving in. It is about making sure you achieve the look you want, taking care of the people that are taking care of you, all while staying in budget. Don't move the line if you don't have to. Try looking for other ways to solve your problem before you buy your way out.
- [Do You Plan for Next Year's Harvest?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/now-is-the-time-to-plan-for-next-years-harvest/) - A simple spiral note book. It was less than a dollar on clearance but it has saved me far more than any other garden tool. We all know our regular gardening wind down routine. As a matter of fact, tonight I will finish pulling the last of the buggy zucchini plants and the scraggly
- [Now is a Great Time to Quit Gardening.](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/now-is-a-great-time-to-quit-gardening-2/) - This year was the best year I have ever had gardening, but it has not always been an activity I have enjoyed. In fact, it was eight years ago that I quit gardening. I was discouraged to the point that I dreaded heading over to the garden I was cooping with a friend. My kids
- [#4 of the Top 10 Sanity Savers When Remodeling](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/4-of-the-top-10-sanity-savers-when-remodeling/) - #4 It is ok to stand your ground. You are going to have to make sacrifices and compromises like we talked about in tip #3, but following my #1 and #2 tip gives you the confidence to stand your ground. What are the key elements that are going to pull this whole remodel together for
- [#5 of the Top 10 Tips When Remodeling](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/466-2/) - WE LEARNED TO BE FLEXIBLE AND TO BE PRESENT HAHAHAHAHAHhahahahahahaaaa! It was fun. No really, picture the scene for just a moment. We are 17 days from breaking ground on our project. Plans, contracts and coffee mugs covered my large round dining table and the chairs were filled with contractors, electricians, plumbers, an architect and
- [While I am waiting.](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/while-i-am-waiting/) - It seems right, that this is the book I am reading while the boys are in drivers ed. It is also appropriate that I tell you I am 2 chapters behind my Proverbs 31 online bible study group. This is my first online study with Proverbs 31, but so far I am enjoying the
- [#6 of the top 10 Sanity Savers When Remodeling](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/6-of-the-top-10-sanity-savers-when-remodeling-2/) - Animals are curious and will get them selves into messes. Thinking about them before you begin a job will save you and them a great deal of stress. Making arrangements before hand will save you money.
- [#7 of the Top 10 Sanity Savers When Remodeling](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/7-of-the-top-10-sanity-savers-when-remodeling/) - Remodeling sometimes moves you and the kids out of the job site but you don't have to feel displaced. Make your exile an adventure with these tips.
- [I just met Beth Moore](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/i-just-met-beth-moore/) - Beginnings come in all types. Some are fresh starts, and some are a fresh wounds, but God has a plan to use both for His glory and your future.
- [Being the Hands and Feet will Wreck Your Plans...for the Better](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/being-the-hands-and-feet-will-wreck-your-plans-for-the-better/) - I am reading Interrupted by Jen Hatmaker with a group of friends. She talks about Gods call to actually reach the world for Him. Feed the hungry, clothe the naked and serve the poorest among us. The problem that I run into is that the world is so big, I am so small. Inaction happens
- [#8 of the Top 10 Sanity Savers While Remodeling](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/8-of-the-top-10-sanity-savers-while-remodeling/) - The energy meter for critical thinking can take a serious hit in a major project stretching several months. Protect your sanity by narrowing the field of choices with color palettes.
- [#9 of the Top 10 Sanity Savers When Remodeling](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/9-of-the-top-10-sanity-savers-when-remodeling-2/) - There are some things you are going have to leave undone. Say it now, while you are just beginning and it will not sound like abandon when you reach the tipping point. [Tweet "At some point in your project you will run out of cash or the will to make one more decision, or both.
- [Second Wind Parenting: Surviving the Quirks of Life with Toddlers and Teens](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/second-wind-parenting/) - I am in this strange place where my older kids are independent & I still have little ones underfoot. These 4 tips will help you find your groove in the 2nd wind
- [What do you think of the word "Tension"?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/what-do-you-think-of-the-word-tension/) - Several books I have read in the last year have used "Tension" as a term to describe a reaction to a challenging concept. I think it a great descriptive for the prep work God does on the inside of us. The stirrings of coming change. Have you felt tension in your soul? I have. In just this
- [#10 of the Top 10 Sanity Savers When Remodeling](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/10-of-the-top-10-sanity-savers-when-remodeling-2/) - Tip #10 Cheer Up, you are right on track. Are you broke? Are you sitting in a new room on an old couch? Does the giant naked wall of your new entertainment room have an empty plug, just mocking you? This is normal. Let me tell you why...
- [Stop Telling My Kids Sex is a Sin](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/stop-telling-my-kids-sex-is-a-sin/) - The world has made sex cheap and unsatisfying by reducing it to the level of skin. Please tell my kids that we are so much more than skin.
- [A member of the Bloglovin community](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/a-member-of-the-bloglovin-community/) - Follow my blog with Bloglovin Don't want to choke up your email. Download the Bloglovin app and you can follow all of your favorite blogs in one place. This is how I never miss a post from Money Saving Mom, or the blog; Living Well, Spend Less. You can follow me and find a list
- [Top 10 Sanity Savers When Remodeling Concludes, Get Your Project On](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/top-10-sanity-savers-when-remodeling-concludes-get-your-project-on-2/) - We had a great response from The Top 10 Sanity Savers When Remodeling. I was talking to my friend; they just took the plunge on a old farm house, who said she was taking notes. I want these tips to save you time, money and a bit of your sanity, I put them all in one place for you.
- [The art of building skills when Dad was not a "fix-it" guy and your stuff is broke](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/the-art-of-building-skills-when-dad-was-not-a-fix-it-guy-and-your-stuff-is-broke/) - My husbands Father and and Mother divorced when he was just a year old, though his Dad remained a part of his life, the passing of skills that normally happens in the garage was interrupted by distance. At 10, I acquired a Dad by marriage. The poor guy was 26 with a new wife, a teenager,
- [Timeless Gifts for Creative Mothers](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/timeless-gifts-for-creative-mothers/) - This year support the creative woman you love by giving her permission to create. Encourage her with a few simple tools.
- [Are you seeking clarity on what the next big step is for you?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/do-need-a-bit-of-clarity/) - God was stirring up ideas in my heart but I was not sure of where to go from there. I had an idea but no real vision. Have you been there? Circling the airport waiting to land, looking for clarity. I have a small group of friends that choose to study together on Fridays. I
- [Are You Just Guessing at How to Please God?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/are-just-guessing-how-to-please-god/) - What set David apart from Saul as a King. I have been studying the life of David for a few months now. We have been doing a lot of reading and discussion in Sunday school class, but the truth came late one night as I was going to sleep, as all divine revelations and check
- [Why can't I ever get away with anything?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/why-cant-i-ever-get-away-with-anything/) - David sinned. He saw Bathsheba bathing on her roof top. This was not yet sin. He continued to think of her. He even started searching out who she was. He was told that she was the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah. Still not yet sin. He continued his thoughts about her until he
- [How can your budget help you chase your dreams?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/how-can-your-budget-help-chase-your-dreams/) - I had a vague idea that I wanted to take my writing to a new level. I am sure that you have felt the tug of one more thing that seemed like it is calling out to you, to add it to your life. The pull to change directions can be so strong we can
- [Giving the gift of Tech Fearlessly this Christmas](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/giving-tech-fearlessly-this-christmas/) - I love the parental control called Kindle FreeTime. Its easy to set up, and to maintain my passwords. I know what is on the screen is safe for my kids
- [Obstacles to Gratitude](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/obstacles-to-gratitude/) - Do you want to increase the level of gratitude in your home, marriage and relationships? In the previous post we talked about the terrible cost of ingratitude and how it effects our lives. I asked readers to identify if they were living with the effects of ingratitude? Is it yourself that tends to respond negatively to
- [Regarding Gratitude and Regrets](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/regarding-gratitude-and-regrets/) - We all had our Holiday events and I hope you had chance to practice gratitude and truly step back and love the people around you. So the follow up question is, What would you change? The best thing about Christmas being right around the corner from Thanksgiving is the fact that we can do some
- [The Antidote for an Addiction to Praise](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/the-antidote-for-an-addiction-to-praise/) - I am a writer, I like being heard. Most people do. As a writer and a long time people pleaser, I love when people say "good job" or tell me an article was inspiring. If we are honest we all want to be great at what we do. It's the end goal for most of
- [Talk to the head, talking about conflict](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/what-can-a-bible-times-fugitive-teach-us-about-addressing-conflict/) - Often when we are faced with conflict, how we respond can effect our lives forever. Do you hope that if you let things die down, things can be sorted out later. I can attest to living by that very idea. But in reality the best time to resolve conflict is in the immediate. Can you
- [You Can't Have It All...but you can have the best life for you.](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/you-cant-have-it-all-but-you-can-have-the-best-life-for-you/) - Your best life is the one you create with intentions, not the one your are forced into because of circumstances.
- [Banking the Coals for a Fire in Your Prayer Life](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/banking-the-coals-for-a-fire-in-your-prayer-life/) - I have a great group of ladies in my life. I recommend every woman get a small group of spiritually powerful women to encourage and inspire them. We are all so different. We have different goals and life backdrops going on but when we all show up at the same time on a given Friday morning
- [The Measure of the Belt of Truth ](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/the-measure-of-the-belt-of-truth/) - If there is one item in my wardrobe that never lies, it's my belt. My jeans will stretch and shrink. I once washed a pair of well worn jeans, held them up to my body, and was like, who's pants are these. I've stretched and pulled on a shirt, obviously left in the dryer for too
- [To Be Clothed in Truth, We Need a Better Stylist](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/you-will-look-your-best-when-you-have-a-great-advisor/) - We have an advisor in the Holy Spirit that will help us be clothed in truth
- [Making Memorials | Taking Time to Reflect](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/3-reasons-we-are-called-to-remember/) - In his final Psalm David testifies to the triumphs and trials of his life. We should too.
- [The ONE conference wrap up](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/one-conference-wrap/) - I had a great weekend at the ONE conference hosted by 1229 Ministry in Des Moines, Iowa. Nancy Guthrie shared several great messages over the weekend. Her words coupled with great worship with The Museum has me refreshed and renewed. I was glad to spend some time reviewing the message with these great discussion
- [Tadpole Season, Watch out for Cannibals](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/tadpole-season-watch-out-for-cannibals/) - What kind of Christian are you? Are you a nurturer and protector, or a cannibal of your fellow man, and fellow followers in Christ?
- [Breaking the Surface,the 3rd Wave of Motherhood](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/breaking-the-surfacethe-3rd-wave-of-motherhood/) - Have you ever felt like you were just holding your breath, waiting to beat out the clock? Motherhood has hit me in many waves. We race. We hold our breath, but eventually we break the surface and swim our own channels.
- [Broken to Be Made Soft](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/2540-2/) - Does brokenness have a purpose in the life of a believer?
- [This Summer, Say "Yes"](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/summer/) - My mind says protect. My minds says don't add one more thing, but my mind in a lousy processor when I am overwhelmed. I tend to say no first, and regret it later. So can I make a mid-summer plea? Say "Yes".
- [6 Steps to Help You Be a Creative Mama This Summer](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/summer-play-mom/) - Do you wish you were a creative Mama? You might just be after you read this. 6 way I make sure I have time to be creative.
- [Happy, More, Better...Struggle](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/struggle/) - Everyone tells you about the butterfly, but they forget to mention the chrysalis. The years of growth and change that follow that simple little prayer.
- [Why Children Hide During a House Fire](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/hiding-in-a-house-fire/) - When you hide, no one can see that you need help I imagined a frightened child, continuing to hide, even as responders cried out, braving the flames. Tears were rolling down my cheeks. I had to go to the hallway to collect myself. This was not how I had planned to react at my children's
- [I Saved a Life, and I Feel Terrible](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/i-saved-someone-i-feel-terrible/) - I was watchful and alert, it saved my daughter from drowning. So why do I feel absolutely terrible? What do you do when being a hero feels less than heroic?
- [3 Steps to Becoming an Avid Reader](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/3-steps-becoming-a-reader/) - I had no idea that there were books you would read for the pure joy of reading. If you want to change the amount of reading you do read these 3 things
- [The Door In The Wall; How Misdirection Keeps Us From Seeing God's Hand](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/the-door-in-the-wall/) - If Mr. Copperfield convinced all of New Yorker that their national symbol was gone, how much more will the enemy of our soul make disappear; our joy, and our peace.
- [Showing Love in Your Homeschool | In Due Season Volume 1.0](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/love-in-your-homeschool/) - Grab a quiet corner and a pen and spend some intentional time looking at ways to grow as a homeschool family. Be encouraged as you make this year your very best ever.
- [Focusing on The Players | In Due Season Vol 1.1](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/focus-on-the-players/) - In the end, academic goals are nothing if we fail to show Christ’s love to our children in ways that will effect their life. How can we focus our Homeschool?
- [Show Love By Giving Time | In Due Season Vol. 1.2](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/show-love-by-giving-time/) - distraction leads to disruptions, often we are the worst offenders
- [Honor Your Chid's Gifts and Interests | In Due Season Volume 1.3](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/honor-gifts-interests/) - Making your kids interests and gifting creditable in your homeschool shows that you value them. Validating our children makes them feel secure and loved.
- [Embrace Your Homeschool Without Comparison | In Due Season Vol 1.4](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/homeschool-without-comparison/) - There is no shortage of great advice out there, but the best advice is to find what is working well for you and maximize it
- [Comparison is a Killer of Joy | In Due Season Volume 1.5](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/comparison-the-killer-of-joy/) - Comparison will always leave us feeling like we are falling short. This is an attitude I still have to battle all of the time. I have learned that I will never measure up if I continue to measure myself against other families and what they do. What works well for them might not work for me at all.
- [We aren't breaking horses | Notes on Parenthood](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/breaking-horses-notes-on-parenthood/) - I had a lesson in child training from a prisoner and a horse. There was a gem in my FaceBook news feed. I rarely watch videos in the quiet of the morning but a few days back I watched this video about horse training. It was a short piece about a prison in Arizona that pairs inmates
- [Comparison Will Make You Work Without the Passion to Drive You | In Due Season 1.6](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/comparison-work-without-passion/) - Comparison can keep you running in the wrong direction for your school and looking in all the wrong places for inspiration
- [The day I lost my crap at church; Running on Empty](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/the-day-i-lost-my-crap-at-church-running-on-empty/) - How far can you drive on an empty tank? To many of you, this question seems like a crazy question. You can't drive on empty. Right? Then there are those of you who had an exact figure drop into your mind. I'm talking to you today sister. You are my people. Racing through errands, trying to get
- [Embracing You and Your Unique Homeschool | In Due Season Volume 1.8](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/embrace-you/) - Over the last few weeks we talked about two ways to show our children love in our Homeschool time. We are going to wrap up our posts taking about comparison. I hope you had a chance to sign up and download the free study guide to get the most out of this series while it is up here
- [When Trouble Comes](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/when-trouble-comes/) - My thoughts are very raw. My heart is saddened to tears about the events in the recent weeks, but the news about the Des Moines Police Officers slain is too much to bear. I would like to share my journal with you from this morning. I now that I've had time to make edits. I
- [Setting Your Homeschool GPS | In Due Season Volume 1.9](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/set-your-final-destination-in-your-homeschool-gps-and-keep-from-getting-lost/) - Setting a final destination in your Homeschool GPS will keep you from getting lost. Setting out on the journey of homeschooling is a huge undertaking. The route will change and alter with every child, but the end destination is that fixed point in the future; graduation day. On the outset of any trip we set
- [Mother of 10 Shares Top 5 Time-Tested Books For Parenting](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/mother-of-10-shares-top-5-time-tested-books-for-parenting/) - My 5 Time Tested Books For Parents Some of these books, I have reread over and over again. Many I have shared with other parents. Several, are my favorite gifts for new parents. All of them, I offer now to you, in hopes that they are helpful to you and as always I would love
- [The Divided Kingdom and Kids on the Bus](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/the-divided-kingdom-and-kids-on-the-bus/) - I am a teacher. It is what I do everyday, even when we aren't doing school here at the house. At church I have the privilege of teaching the children every few weeks. It just so happened that I was teaching our Wednesday night class this week. I don't find it coincidental that the scheduled
- [The guy that took the safety pin to a whole new level](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/the-guy-that-took-the-safety-pin-to-a-whole-new-level/) - You might be seeing news clips in your feed about people wearing a safety pin on their clothes. It is to show that they are a safe person. If you are in need of a friendly face, if you are feeling anxiety about the future, if you are fearful for your safety, you can be reassured
- [Christmas is The Best Time to Give Tech - What I Want Under the Tree](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/giving-kids-tech-wishlist-2/) - Translate kids interests into a love of learning with tech gifts. Could you see their little faces on Christmas morning if you passed out math workbooks? Nope!
- [Your “Why” is a reminder of where you should keep your focus | In Due Season Volume 1.12](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/your-why-is-a-reminder-of-where-you-should-keep-your-focus-in-due-season-volume-1-12/) - I have an overall vision for my school, which is long term, and I have year long goals as well. You could have a page for each child to create individual goals as well. When you are done put them somewhere you can access them readily. You can put them up in a public space
- [Mary Did You Know - Loving, even in the promise of sorrow](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/mary-did-you-know-loving-in-sorrow/) - Mary treasured these things in her heart. I'm thankful our heart can hold much more than sorrow; strong enough to carry hope, love and joy at the same time
- [Choosing a Curriculum to Survive and Thrive in Your Homeschool](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/choosing-curriculum/) - Making a Curriculum choice is all about you. It has to fit you as teacher and parent, as much as it has to fit the kids. If you hate it, the days feel like drudgery
- [Skip the books! How to make STEM studies a reality in your homeschool](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/skip-the-books-how-to-make-stem-studies-a-reality-in-your-homeschool/) - What are the top three things you would you learn with your kids if you could put off some of your obligations. I am giving you permission to take a look at these "side" projects as real, viable, legitimate school. Maybe this year you could take a STEM block as well and really dig into a new tool or skill by giving it the time and attention it really needs.
- [The Truth About Flexibility | In Due Season Volume 1.16](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/truth-flexibility-due-season-volume-1-16/) - I have been blessed with an easy going personality. I have often left the house with 3 diapers and a wipes package and filled the hours with various free ways to entertain seven small children. Being flexible comes more naturally to me and with ten children, there is not a day that goes by that
- [We Influence With Our Words | In Due Season Volume 1.19](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/influence-words-due-season-volume-1-19/) - Early in our home-school experience I had the blessing of being challenged on a daily basis, by a very strong willed daughter. I was not so Pollyannaish in my descriptions of the situation while I was in deep in the trenches. I am thankful that I had a standing coffee date with a wise friend.
- [Curating A Heart of Praise | In Due Season Volume 1.20](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/curating-heart-praise-due-season-volume-1-20/) - If you have read the Bible much you will notice that over and over, we are cautioned about grumbling and complaining. There are days, I have given over to my internal dialogue. You might know what those days are like. When you’ve already had the argument, twice, before the actual meeting. Days when the Lord
- [Being Influencers in Our Home | In Due Season Volume 1.21](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/influencers-home-due-season-volume-1-21/) - I admit that this year, as I read endless headlines in praise of teachers, I felt a little resentful. Before you think I am a terrible human, I will remind you that I am very much made of flesh and blood. As such I am subject to frustration and disappointment as often as I am
- [Is your new blog struggling to gain traction? This one tool helped me.](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/is-your-new-blog-struggling-to-gain-traction-this-one-tool-helped-me/) - Are you sick of blogging for your Mom and sisters? Get your writing in front of real people and build an audience yourself.
- [How to Create a Platform That Will Support Your Writing Dreams](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/platform-support-dreams/) - If you are a blogger, you know all too well how overwhelming it can feel to juggle the day-to-day demands of writing a blog with the big-picture strategy of creating a profitable business. If you are anything like me, after the frustration simmers down, you looked for someone to guide you through the process of creating a
- [Being Intentional About Fellowship | In Due Season Volume 1.23](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/intentional-fellowship-due-season-volume-1-23/) - We have to be intentional about building communities for ourselves, because trials will come. Difficulties will landmine your path. You will need a shoulder to lead on, and it is better if you build relationships before then. A few years ago I found my self completely alone. My parents had moved away. Our church closed. It
- [The Best Way to Get Unstuck When Life is Overwhelming](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/tractors-friends/) - A little joyful fellowship was all I needed, and the last thing I thought I had time for. What do a broken tractor and farmer have to do with freeing my soul?
- [How to Avoid Getting Lost on Your Homeschool Journey](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/avoid-getting-lost-homeschool-journey/) - Traveling alone doesn't have to be terrifying. Last summer I traveled alone for the first time in 16 years. It was ridiculous, how nervous I was. I have flown several times, just recently before that, but I on those trips I had someone else leading me. In life there are so many things that are
- [Scarred fields and Scarred people](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/scarred-fields-and-scarred-people/) - We often view scars as making us less than perfect. Maybe you have scars from a tragic accident, from wounds inflicted on your own flesh, or the scars no one can see, but are there, deep in your heart.
- [The Widow's Mite, The Patron Pendant of Writers](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/patron-of-writers/) - Tying ourselves with others through talismans, reminders, treasures, or gifts is a way of reinforcing the bond of friendship even though distance may separate.
- [God wants to change your definition](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/god-wants-to-change-your-definition/) - There is a curious thing God does in the life of Sarai and Abram leading up to entering the promise land. He changes their names. As he changed their names he changes their personal definition. A New Covenant The main place I think of where we change our names today, is in marriage. As
- [On the dry ground](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/on-the-dry-ground/) - But the people of Israel walked on dry ground through the sea, the waters being a wall to them on their right, and on their left. Exodus 29:14 Today I am reminded that the same water that threatens to suffocate and smother me, did not destroy me. Instead of bringing death, troubled seas opened up
- [What Do You Want From Me?  Here's mud in your eye.](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/what-do-you-want-from-me-heres-mud-in-your-eye/) - "What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord,” he replied, “I want to see!" Jesus, God made flesh, is face to face with a blind man. Not only has he known this man from the beginning of time as his creator, but he has know about this very moment as God, it's author.
- [Are you asking all the wrong questions. Exchange, where is God, for here I am.](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/are-you-asking-all-the-wrong-questions/)
- [Join me for a featured series, 10 sanity savers when remodeling](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/join-me-for-a-featured-series-10-sanity-savers-when-remodeling/) - If you have a house that is going to need work at any point in time you are going to want to follow this series. My family of 12 just finished sweeping up the last of the dust from our huge whole house renovation. We are not handy. We have never done this before, but
- [#1 of the Top 10 Sanity Savers when Remodeling](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/1-of-top-10-tips-from-our-renovation/) - 1. We hired an architect. Old houses have personality. They have character and they have big quirks that can make or break your project. An architect can help you sift through you wants and desires and assess what is possible, practical and what is gong to take too much of your remodeling budget. Ever situation
- [#2 of the Top 10 Sanity Savers when Remodeling](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/2-of-the-top-10-sanity-savers-when-remodeling/) - 2. Create an idea file During our remodel we embarked on a dream that we had actually begun 15 years earlier with a box of scraps. It was full of pages with ideas, wants and likes, before "likes" were a thing. One of my favorite memories of the whole project was the day we pulled
- [3 ways I make sure I have time to be creative](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/3-ways-i-make-sure-i-have-time-to-be-creative/) - Taking time out of my crazy life to be creative is not something I have placed value on. There never seems to be enough time in the day for chores let alone for making additional messes. In the last few years I have felt the slump of letting thing that refresh me slide down lower
- [When events with kids are not fun](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/when-events-with-kids-are-not-fun/) - It was not for the thrill of seeing how long it would take for my skin to crack open and peel. It was not even because we love badly performed minor league baseball. No. We sat in the blazing shadeless inferno that we call the Iowa Cubs stadium because as parents, that is what we
- [Check out Bloglovin](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/check-out-bloglovin/) - Follow my blog with Bloglovin"> Bloglovin is a great way to pull all my blogs I love to read into one place while not clogging up my email. Don't get me wrong there are quite a few golden blogs I subscribe to. They come straight to my email because I do not want to miss their latest posts,
- [What makes a common vessel, supernatural?](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/saving-the-best-for-last/) - What makes a common vessel, supernatural?
- [What I'm Reading for August](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/what-im-reading-for-august/) - I was feeling starved for a good book, or five, so I hauled the kids to the library and took a few minutes to check out my favorite shelf, New Releases. I was glad to see a few titles that caught my eye and a couple of "old friend" authors that had new books for
- [Ahoy, moonlight house keepers!](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/ahoy-moonlight-house-keepers/) - I just swept my house, in the dark. It needed to be done. The kids needed to go to bed. The place was really quite a mess. The kind of mess that used to make my husband a little panicky, but he has been around us for a while and knows the difference between literal
- [Value wasted](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/value-wasted/) - "I could have a real job, get paid and have lunch with adults that appreciate my company" This is something I might have said to my less than appreciative home-school students, maybe more than once. We have all been there. Spinning our wheels, waiting for the ground under us to catch, all the while you just
- [You can lead a horse to water, just not on the Sabbath.](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/you-can-lead-a-horse-to-water-just-not-on-the-sabbath/) - There is a danger we face as Christians. It is the danger of forgetting who we are.
- [Bring the breaking in me, reduce me to love.](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/bring-the-breaking-in-me-reduce-me-to-love/) - Broken ground is ready to recieve a seed, whereas hard ground can not.
- [Mothering, a matter of the heart.](https://www.200fingersandtoes.com/mothering-a-matter-of-the-heart/) - I’ll admit, sometimes I get a little irked. Please hear me out to the end though, and hear me with you heart. I see that “Nurses Appreciation Week” is coming up, as well as “Teachers Appreciation Week” and I know there is a celebration of Administrative Assistants that may be stretched a week as well,
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