Straight from the Author - A Blog by Linda Lacour Hobar
Thoughts From an Author and Veteran Homeschool Mom
Don’t Move My Nest
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. Wouldn’t you know, the...
How “The Mystery of History” Brought Our Family Closer to God (by Laurie Shaw)
Do your kids constantly ask you what role the Bible plays in history? My kids have asked me questions like, “When did David slay the giant?” “Why did the king crucify Jesus?" and, "Why didn’t anyone stop him?” These are just a few questions my kids have had...
The Truth about Audio Books
The truth about audio books—is that they’re awesome! And when it comes to The Mystery of History Audio Books, they rank as a top-seller. On CD, or as a downloadable MP3, I view audio books as a multi-functional tool in the “tool box” of homeschool that will help meet...
Help for Harvey!
Seems everybody knows somebody hit by Hurricane Harvey, but if you don’t, and if you’re interested in helping storm victims by way of a trustworthy “personal connection,” I’ve got friends and family up and down the Texas coast. While none of us can help them all,...
Top Ten Tips for Homeschooling – Mean Mom Strikes Again
This is part ten of my Top Ten Tips for Homeschooling series. Find links to the other tips below. Mean Mom Strikes Again! In closing our “Top Ten Tips for Homeschooling,” let me simply encourage you with this: your “worst” days may be your “best” days. A long day of...
Top Ten Tip for Homeschooling – Relying on the Lord
This is part nine of my Top Ten Tips for Homeschooling series. Find links to the other tips below. Relying on the Lord We live in a fallen world, so none of us can achieve perfection when it comes to educating our children at home. However, those who call upon the...