Weekend links

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Trishna (11) named her snowman Theodore Roosevelt

Enjoy this week’s homeschool inspiration:

• 7 books that changed the way I live, love and parent :: From contributor Anne Bogel of Modern Mrs. Darcy
• When my son had a public meltdown, everyone stared and judged. One woman didn’t :: The Mighty
• Fear or love? :: Clean
• Preparing my 5-year-old for the workforce :: Happiness is here
• Why a good book is a secret door :: TED
• 4 free audio stories in honor of Valentine’s Day :: Sparkle Stories

My recommendations this week:

I’ve read The Hiding Place before, yet I couldn’t even make it through the first page without covering it with notes and highlights!

It’s filled with amazing truths and insights still so applicable to our modern-day challenges — in parenting, homeschooling, and just life.

Add Popular Mechanics for Kids to our “awesome FREE Amazon Prime shows” we recently discovered! I’d recommend these for ages 8 and up, as some do mention sensitive topics from history.

Since I despise clothes shopping, I used to get anxious when a formal occasion meant that I needed a new outfit. Monthly deliveries from Stitch Fix have definitely helped.

When I packed for the Prayer Breakfast in DC last week it was such a relief to just reach in the closet for the one dress and skirt I’ve purchased from them over the past year!

Featured sponsors this week:

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“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”  ~ Aristotle