by Linda Lacour Hobar | Sep 29, 2020 | Home |
Today I want to share with you some very practical advice on how you can take measures of preparedness in the event of an emergency. With the recent social unrest and the recent events surrounding Covid-19, I am reminded more than ever of how important it is to...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Aug 12, 2020 | Home |
In my last post, Practical Rules for Homeschooling (Part 1). I shared about the why of discipline and a few scriptures to encourage you. (If you did not get the free printable, make sure you head over there!) Well, today I would like to share more of the how-tos of...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Jul 24, 2020 | Home |
It’s been a long year already and it’s hard to believe we’re heading toward a new school year. Some of us may not be ready, and others are chomping at the bit. I know many parents will be glad for a little “normalcy” since our children need the...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Jun 29, 2020 | Heart |
The pain of modern black America is real, but can I truly understand it? I may not, but my friend Judi knows it first hand. Read on… For two weeks, I’ve tried and failed at writing a heartfelt blog in response to the unrest in America. From a historical...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | May 5, 2020 | History |
When it comes to Cinco de Mayo, most of us have but a snippet of background on this highly festive event. If you have an inquisitive child saying, “tell me the story of Cinco de Mayo,” or you yourself have wondered what it’s all about, then...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Apr 17, 2020 | Heart, History |
There is a problem for most teaching parents when dealing with the dark side of history (and the headlines.) Plain and simple, history is morbid, as is the present day! Page after page, newscast after newscast—history and modern times are loaded with stories of death,...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Mar 16, 2020 | History |
Overwhelmed or not sure how to get started? Think of The Mystery of History as a “Buffet-Style approach to World History. Read on… I was recently manning my booth at a homeschool convention when an overwhelmed mom said to me: “I really want to start The...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Dec 16, 2019 | Heart, History, Home |
It’s almost Christmas. The older I get, the harder it is to get it right. You see, we’ve complicated this holiday—materially, relationally, and spiritually. As our family has grown, the layers of joy, tradition, and expectation have gotten harder to sort...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Nov 14, 2019 | Heart, Home |
Welcome to Part III of “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” of Homeschool. Today’s focus? The Ugly—and Homeschooling in a Fallen World. I confess that I would rather lecture on the Collapse of the Soviet Union than talk about this side of my life. But,...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Sep 17, 2019 | Heart, Home |
Last month I introduced a three-part series titled, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Homeschool.” Since I’ve already covered the good, it’s time now for the bad of homeschooling—and a few survival tips for a bad day of homeschool. To set the...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Aug 19, 2019 | Heart, Home |
Homeschool has several sides. Like the old Clint Eastwood Western, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” homeschool has good days, bad days, and ugly days that no one really wants to talk about! I’d like to address them all, with some honesty, but since the year is just...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Jul 15, 2019 | History |
There are a lot of dates to know in history—and opinions will vary on which are the most significant. However, as a long time student of world history, and a follower of Christ, I’ve got some personal favorites! Following is a brief summary I’ve titled, “10 Dates to...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Jun 14, 2019 | Heart, Home |
Your plate is full. You don’t need more to do. But if you homeschool and occasionally ache for beauty, consider this question: “Are you making a beautiful homeschool?” First, we should agree on what beauty is and consider its divine source. You see, beauty is not a...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Apr 6, 2019 | Heart, Home |
I recently purchased a wreath for my front door. I knew upon doing so that I was inviting the sparrows to nest there. But I took my chances; hung the wreath; and kept my eye out for the birds—hoping that our front door traffic would deter them. Read on to learn how...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Nov 3, 2018 | Heart, History, Home |
In this post, guest blogger Laurie Shaw shares how “The Mystery of History Drew Us Closer to God.” (Laurie recounts how a history curriculum worked spiritually in their lives—for the good of the entire family! ) Do your kids constantly ask you what role the Bible...
