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Merey’s Review of Blue Skies West from Appaloosy Books

American History, Book, Homeschool Resources, HomeschoolingOctober 18, 2022193Views 0Likes 0Comments

What a creative idea! I thought as I started reading Blue Skies West by Mattie Richardson from Appaloosy Books. Blue, the horse narrates the book for us so that we see life along the Oregon Trail through a horse’s perspective. Very cool!

Super-Hero David Brainerd

American History, Character Training, Church History, HomeschoolingOctober 4, 2022238Views 0Likes 0Comments

Emotional. Passionate for Jesus. Struggling with sickness his entire life. David Brainerd is a young man out teens can relate with. He’s so transparent.

Host A Gran Prix to Study 20th Century History the Fun Way!

20th Century History, History Parties, HomeschoolingSeptember 1, 2022204Views 0Likes 0Comments

Since we were learning about car racing, we decided to have some hands-on-fun! If you are studying the 1920s, what could be more fun than to have our own Grand Prix? Or at least a big race!

Host Your Own Vaudeville Show to Study History the Fun Way

20th Century History, High School, History Parties, HomeschoolingAugust 24, 2022312Views 0Likes 0Comments

We decided to have our own Vaudeville show! It would be fun! Everyone would do at least one act and we would all dress up from the time period.

Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip V: Pacific States & Territories

American History, Family Fun, Field Trips, Geography, TravelJuly 30, 2022218Views 0Likes 0Comments

On our whirlwind tour of the Pacific States and our five territories, we’ll see mountains, waterfalls, geysers, coves, bays, rugged coastline, and volcanoes. The Pacific states are one extreme to the other- from the tundra in Alaska to tropical Hawaii. Our 5 inhabited territories are all in the Tropics—3 in Ocean and 3 in the…

An Emotional Visit to the 9/11 Memorial

21st Century History, American History, Field Trips, Geography, Travel, HomeschoolingJuly 29, 2022216Views 0Likes 0Comments

My husband had to represent his company at a trade show and he invited me along. He had a few hours each afternoon for sightseeing and at the top of his wish list for the trip was a visit to the 911 Memorial and the World Trade Center. I was eager to go with him.

Discover the Land of Lincoln in Illinois

American History, Family Fun, Field Trips, Geography, Travel, HomeschoolingJuly 25, 2022338Views 0Likes 0Comments

Guest Blogger Cynthia Heren: “It’s here in the center of the state where Illinois gets its motto as the Land of Lincoln. Our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, was born in rural Kentucky and grew up in Indiana, but as an adult he built his career as a lawyer in Illinois until he became President where…

Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip IV: Southwestern & Western States

American History, Family Fun, Field Trips, Geography, TravelJuly 22, 2022177Views 0Likes 0Comments

On our whirlwind tour of the Southwest and Western States, we’ll see the deserts, cattle ranches, rock formations, mountains, Native Americans, and cowboys. We’ll need to stay hydrated out in the desert and warm in the mountains. This is the land of rugged beauty and wide open spaces!

Discover the Birthplace of Aviation, an Eduventure!

American History, Field Trips, Geography, Travel, Homeschooling, Lifestyle of LearningJuly 19, 2022294Views 0Likes 0Comments

Our guest blogger, homeschool mom and influencer Angie Ferrell takes us on an eduventure to discover the birthplace of aviation in her home state of Ohio. Thanks, Angie!

Merey’s Curriculum Review: Activity Pak: The New Testament from Home School in the Woods

Bible, Curriculum Reviews, History, Homeschool Resources, Reviews, Sunday School Ideas & Curriuculum, TOS Review CrewJuly 18, 2022257Views 0Likes 0Comments

Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. I'm always excited to review homeschool resources from Home School in the Woods. Activity Pak: The New Testament is an amazing resource to supplement Bible study and Ancient History courses. We used it to spend some fun, but Bible-centered time with our grandkids. My…

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