A Work of God – Becoming a Woman of Promise

Diaper Changing Leadership: The Early Days of Motherhood

November 13, 2019November 19, 2019 acbrandon0

This is the second in a series about leadership in motherhood. We’re shaping a generation with our words, our actions, and our love. When we adopt this identity, we can step into grace and authority. We can truly lead our children in the Way. They deserve a leader who sees them as Jesus sees them. […]

Are Mothers Leaders?

November 1, 2019November 2, 2019 Amanda Brandon0

Three years ago, I gave a talk on leadership at a Christian leadership conference. I kind of chuckled to myself when I received my binder of honor. The organizers picked a mommy to three littles to deliver a 15-minute talk on how to be a Christian leader. Who was I to give this talk? Who […]

Review: Color Fold Logic Game from Thinkfun

May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 Amanda Brandon0

Hi Friends! I’ve got a quick game review for you! Disclosure: As a member of the 2018-2019 Blog Team, I received the Thinkfun Color Fold logic game from Timberdoodle in exchange for an honest review. I was not […]

How to Pack When You Travel Full-Time

May 11, 2019May 12, 2019 Amanda Brandon0

Are you wondering how to pack when you travel full-time? I’ve been busy behind the scenes gearing up for our big “Go where hubby is” move. We’re going wherever he happens to be at the end of this month. It’s still looking like North Carolina, but that could change as quickly as the forecast. (Heads […]

Review: Mosdos Literature – Ruby Edition

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 acbrandon0

We received a copy of the Mosdos Literature Ruby Edition (4th grade) in return for an honest review. I received this curriculum from Timberdoodle Company as I’m part of their 2018-2019 blog review team. This curriculum is part of the fourth-grade curriculum package. My daughter is an energetic, hands-on kid and reading does nothing to […]

21 Days of Prepping for Full-Time Travel + Homeschool

April 29, 2019May 12, 2019 Amanda Brandon0

Hey, Y’all! We are ONE month away from our big life change – hitting the road with my traveling hubby! We’ve been homeschooling for almost 8 years and living in separate states most of the past two years. I’m so excited to bring you this series on 21 days of prepping for full-time travel + […]

How to Avoid the Desire to Ditch Homeschool in the Spring

April 23, 2019May 12, 2019 Amanda Brandon0

“But, Mama! It’s pretty outside. It’s nice and not hot. Can we have school outside?” These are the days when school gets hard for this mama. I have to try so hard to not deviate from educating my kids. I have to remind myself how to avoid the desire to ditch homeschool in the spring. […]

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How to STEAM School All Day – A Guide + Free Resources

April 8, 2019April 11, 2019 Amanda Brandon0

STEM or STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) are big buzz words in education, kid gear, and toys right now. But I find two schools of thought in homeschooling – it’s not really all that important until high school or it’s a extra that we get to when we get to it. I take […]

Review: ARTistic Pursuits Art of the Ancients

April 4, 2019April 11, 2019 Amanda Brandon0

Today, I’m sharing my honest review of ARTistic Pursuits: Art of the Ancients. I received a copy of the book and DVD curriculum (part of the Art for Children books (K-3rd Grade Level, Volumes 1-8) from ARTistic Pursuits Inc.) in exchange for an honest review. I spent the past three weeks exploring this art-slash-art history homeschool […]

If You Give a Mama a Minute…

March 28, 2019May 12, 2019 Amanda Brandon0

She’s going to milk it for all it’s worth. And that’s not always a good thing. I had a reality check recently. I’ve always said my oldest child is just like her father. And she is very much like him. But she’s also becoming a lot like me. She wants the last word in just […]