Happy Housewifery

photo © 2009 blisschan | more info (via: Wylio)I love washing dishes by hand.   A few months ago I gave up using my dishwasher as a way to save electricity. Since that time I have been trying to figure out why I enjoy washing dishes so much. I have come up with a few reasons... It has an immediate reward.  After dinner and cleaning up the kitchen I know everything is finished for the day.  There

Homemakers have such great opportunity to create their own work. They can keep busy with many projects and chores. I would rather make the extra effort to hang clothes on the line, rather than putting them in the dryer. I love the work and it keeps me productive.

I want my children to see me busy and happy. I want them to love the idea of working and find it satisfying.

It would be so easy for me to settle into a chair and spend all my time reading.  Yes, the house would suffer, and I would get plenty of rest, but this is not a good example to my children.

I have noticed that if I am busy creating a sewing project, or decorating, or planning an adventure, the children seem to find plenty of their own projects. We become a productive family. No one is bored. Everyone is inventive.

We go to each other with our latest ideas with great eagerness and excitement.  We are also available to each other as we work. There is time to chat while I sew. There is time to visit while the children draw or make a go-cart. We may even come up with ideas to earn some money from home. This creates an entrepreneurial spirit. It creates excitement!

I want my children to remember me busy and happy. I want them to know that "Mother can do just about anything I need her to!"  I love that my grown children still call me for advice or to help them with an idea.  They like to see that I have my own talents and abilities. Daily, I must cultivate those gifts.

Blessings
Mrs. White

A peaceful marriage - The Good Wife.

Our difficult economy - Financial Survival in Hard Times.

Precious godly thinking - What Sundays Used to Mean to Housewives.



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I was honored to be given access to Robert Pierre's new EP.  He is an 18 year old Christian high school - honor - student who is very talented. He is a singer / songwriter and has already been performing at such events as - Christian tours, youth groups, summer festivals, teen camps, and Christian fundraisers. He has dedicated his life entirely to the work of the Lord.
 
His Christian music is contemporary and will appeal to many young people. Personally, I prefer old southern gospel, but Robert's music is catchy and inspiring. I am enjoying it!

Robert's new CD  will be released this summer. I will be offering it here in a giveaway. In the meantime, four of his songs are available for a FREE preview:

       1.  JESUS
       2.  YOU HOLD ME NOW
       3.  BREAKING MY HEART
       4.  IDENTITY


You can listen to these songs at NoiseTrade.com 

What do you think? Will your teenagers enjoy this music? Do you like it?

Robert has his own Facebook page. I am so proud of the work he is doing! You are welcome to go visit, leave him a comment, and spread the word about his new music.

*Disclosure - I was given access to this information for review purposes and will be offering a giveaway this summer.*


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Product - Mad Dog Math - computer software

Price - Starts at $19.99

Ages - Designed for grades K - 5 but is also good for older students


Math students have a better chance of succeeding in their studies if they have basic math facts memorized. They need to learn addition/ subtraction/ multiplication and division.  The old school method is to drill with flash cards. Current technology is making it much easier to learn.

Mad Dog Math is a great resource for children. The student logs-in by typing his name into the log-in screen. This helps track his progress and makes it possible for more than one student to use the system.

There are 3 skill levels and 4 options of timed work - 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or no limit.  The student is supposed to start with either "no limit" or "2 minutes" and work on his speed. When he "moves up," he is rewarded with virtual club stickers!

There is also a "challenge" option. This includes mixed problems, rather than all subtraction or all addition.

How it worked for us

John (13) worked on this a few times a week. He enjoyed passing all the required problems. There is an icon labeled "progress" where he could see which ones he had completed, and which ones he still had to do. These included tasks like  - "addition for seven to nine, ten, eleven, etc."

The software puts a check mark next to each session as he finishes them.  He really enjoyed seeing how much he was able to complete. He was even motivated to keep working so he could earn his club stickers!

The entire process is easy:

1. Click "fetch' for a new task.

2. Click "time me" to begin.

3. Click "stop" if you need to quit.

You'll see a cute dog in the lower corner of the screen. He barks at the end of each session. It is adorable and fun!


To see more reviews of this product, visit the TOS Crew Blog.

To find out more about my homeschool reviews, please visit "Introduction to our Homeschool Parlor"

*I received this product, for review purposes through The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Crew*


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It's been a while.  This is a very busy time of year around here.  How about a little update? I got these little cuties the day before we heard that we needed to go to Florida for the funeral for Bill's sister. The bigger hens accepted them right away and I was able to put them straight into the coop and skip the brooder.  Unfortunately, while we were gone, the boys were not always home in the

I love getting up early in the morning and heading outside. The air is slightly cool. I can wear a shawl or sweater as I walk the property. The world is asleep. The sun has barely risen and I am enjoying the silence of a new day.

There is hope when I walk outdoors. I can pray and think and enjoy the beauty of my surroundings.

Perhaps I will pick some flowers and bring them inside. Perhaps I will have tea on the front porch and read. Such pleasant times in the morning.

It is a delight to be at home.

Blessings
Mrs. White

Those very busy days - When Mama Falls Asleep on the Job.

Remembering my chronic illness - When Mama is an Invalid.

The Greatest Idea to have The Cleanest House Ever!



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I found these awesome books at a thrift store the other day. They are so cool. This is Geography like I've never seen it. My kids are already pouring over them. (Me too!) Here is a bit of info on them I found on Wikipedia. ~Just wanted to share~