Hi, I'm Kimberly. I'm a homeschooling mom of 11 and here on Raising Olives I share about what I've learned; tips, ideas and some of the ups and downs of managing a home and raising children for the glory of God.
This week the 4 Moms are answering the question “How do you teach advanced subjects like trig, dissection or a foreign language in your homeschool?” My experience of graduating from homeschool and entering college had a significant effect on how we view and handle this question with our children. First, I’m sure many people would…
I apologize that I’m out of lock-step with the other moms of many this week. I thought that it had been determined that we would be answering questions this week and so I prepared this post a few weeks ago. Then last night (after our family was off-line for the day) emails were flying and…
After much discussion and prayer, Mark and I have decided that I need to take a small step back from the responsibility of posting once a week on a specific topic with the 4 Moms. My life is simply too full for that level of commitment at this time. Full of my crazy, amazing,…
Becky asked, Has your family ever considered adopting and what service projects do you guys do? Yes, we’ve considered and have actively pursued adopting on several occasions. So far, the Lord has firmly closed the door, but we remain open to this possibility. As far as service projects, we believe that God has specifically called…
“How do you teach your children to work hard with a happy attitude?” That’s the question that the 4 Moms are answering today and it’s a hard one. Edited to add: Obviously I didn’t handle this topic well, so please read Part 2: Laziness and Arrogance for a more balanced picture. First of all, we…
When it comes to managing our home, our routine (or schedule) has been the single most valuable tool. Many people are intimidated at the thought of setting up or using a routine or schedule. Many say that they function best without one, but I would disagree. The truth is that nearly everyone has a routine…
Enter for an excellent chance to win a Lilla Rose Flexi of your choice. Today is another 4 Moms question and answer post. So here goes. Marie asked, Does your family use essential oils? What are your favorite uses – especially with cold & flu season? Yes, our family uses essential oils. It’s important to…
If you came here looking for a great system to shop and cook by using sale fliers, I’m sorry. I’ve got nothing for you for the simple reason that I don’t and never have done it. Instead I’m going to share several recipes and tips to help you consider how you can save time and…
Welcome to another 4 Moms Q & A. I’m just tackling two questions today, one about being able to afford a large family on one income and the other about homeschooling and Sonlight. Lisa said, (I) came across a review you wrote in 2009 with mostly positive feedback on (Sonlight). I am curious if you…
This week the 4 Moms are sharing quick and easy holiday recipes. I shared several fun easy recipes in my post on ideas for food gifts, but today I’m going to teach you how to make a festive, edible serving tray. This is a good idea for taking treats to someone’s home as you…
