Written by Kari Patterson of Sacred Mundane "Now I don't have to die to go to heaven," my son grinned. "It's right here." We were walking along the trails zig-zagging through the wild countryside of the property we would soon call home. Towering trees, low-hanging limbs laden with moss, …
Kari’s homeschool day in the life (with a 7- and 10-year-old)
Written by Kari Patterson Sometime around 7 they shuffle out, sleepy-eyed, their pajama-pants falling mid-shin, reminding me how fast they’re growing up. But we still snuggle. They find me in my favorite chair, the big one with room for a little beside me and another on my lap. I slide my Bible …
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How habits can help homeschooling this season
Written by Kari Patterson of Sacred Mundane There's a one-word banner I'm waving these days: Habits. The word probably doesn't kindle a fire of passion or enthusiasm in your soul. Yet. Though you may not come alive when you hear the word habits, I will tell you this one-word anthem is …
4 ways to encourage less complaining & more thanksgiving
Written by Kari Patterson of Sacred Mundane I can tell we've gotten off course when, as I tell my kids to do something, I am already inwardly preparing for their protest. I so wish it didn't happen, but I have a hunch we all face this at times, that inner irritation that comes from just a few too …
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5 things that are finally working
Written by Kari Patterson of Sacred Mundane. "How's school going?" This seems to be a common question among homeschool circles this time of year. We're about a month or so in, time enough to have a rough idea what's working and what's not. Our plans look so perfect on paper, but it takes a few …
