Whenever you speak the truth, whenever you love someone, whenever you get involved, whenever you drop a bad habit and begin a new one, whenever you say your prayers, whenever you read a good book, whenever you watch wholesome entertainment, whenever you spend time with a family member, a friend, or someone that is lonely, […]
Joy to the World
Who doesn’t love the song, “Joy to the World!” It’s message, ‘The Savior Reigns’ is comforting and delightful to hear! So, Homeschoolers: sketch an illustration and briefly describe what “Joy to the World” means to you.
Reverse Christmas Parade
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Reverse Christmas Parade”? Pronounced: [ri-ˈvərs] [kris-məs] [pə-ˈrād] All of the Christmas floats, tables and decorations are stationary while motorists drive by passing them on the street. The Grinch did not steal the Christmas spirit of celebrating with the newest improvisation called […]
Potato Candy Recipe
Since sugar was rationed and in short supply during the Great Depression (1929-1939), confectioners sugar was used instead. This delicious Potato Candy recipe was easy and quite popular. Potato flakes were invented around 1954. Ingredients: 1 cup mashed potatoes (or substitute instant potato flakes) 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (optional) 1/2 cup peanut […]
The Nutcracker
Wouldn’t it be absolutely wonderful to watch The Nutcracker (1892) by Peter Tchaikovsky for free? Well, here it is. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Fireside Nutcracker brings the magic of the holiday season right to your home! This virtual production adapts the timeless holiday ballet for film with awesome music, thrilling dance moves and classic Nutcracker characters. […]
Thanksgiving Day Parade
Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! One of the nation’s most favorite traditions returns with Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for the 94th year. The parade will be seen by more than 50 million homes across the country featuring performances and appearances from some of the biggest names in entertainment. Macy’s Parade delights viewers with giant […]
Rebellions are Built on Hope!
Remember this famous line in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story? In the Star Wars series it’s also a precursor to Star Wars: A New Hope. It’s when Rebel Jyn Erso delivers the rallying cry: “Rebellions are built on hope!” Do you ever feel hopeless? Well, all throughout history people have overcome their circumstances in […]
Fairy Tale Adventures Study Guide
Makes a great gift! Learning to Read: Fairy Tale Adventures Study Guide now available in eBook and paperback! Just go to Amazon to find this amazing study guide for your child!
Sistine Chapel in Rome
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo’s finest works, was exhibited to the public for the first time on November 1, 1512. Michelangelo Buonarroti, the greatest of the Italian Renaissance artists, was born in 1475 in Caprese. Michelangelo grew up in Florence, a center of the early Renaissance movement. He became […]
Scary Stories for Halloween!
If you haven’t already, check out some especially scary stories in our audible book, Learning to Read: Fairy Tale Adventures by voice actress Trista Shaye! Will Pigling Bland and Pig-Wig get eaten for dinner? Find out by munching on some Halloween candy while listening to this and other spooky stories! Then enjoy this Scary Stories […]
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