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.
We generally have simple birthday celebrations for a couple of reasons. First because planning a big birthday party can get complicated and second because of the expense of hosting a large birthday party. But every once in a while it’s nice to go big and Shindigz makes going big or staying little easy. Recently Shingdigz …
Seeing the Everyday is a beautiful magazine that reminds us that it’s the process and helps us to see the beauty in every aspect of our lives. Seeing the Everyday shares the stories and images of everyday people and how they find the beauty and wonder in their lives Seeing the Everyday magazine documents the…
Last week I wrote about the practicality of owning a bounce house. Now I’ll tell you about the specific bounce house that we got (it’s ideal for our family) and try to answer some of your practical questions about bounce houses in general. Our family received the Misty Kingdom Bounce House and Ball Pit by…
Are you overwhelmed with homemaking duties? Have you lost the peace and contentment you used to find in caring for your home? Do you desire joy as you go about your daily tasks? 31 Days to Clean: Having a Martha House the Mary Way is more than a “how-to” book, it shares a vision for…
Mark and I collect open ended, creativity inspiring toys for our children, toys that both boys and girls enjoy and that will entertain a wide range of ages. As a matter of fact we routinely cull toys that don’t have those possibilities. The latest addition to our selection of open-ended, creative toys is this large…
Spring is here with balmy days, fresh breezes, open windows and greeness growing everywhere one turns. It’s time to scale back the bookwork, boost nature studies and spend the days outdoors. This spring our family has been blessed with a whole new outdoor activity – bouncing. I’d heard of inflatable bouncers before, but had not…
Yes, we teach our children Greek, and you know what? They LOVE it. A couple of days ago Matthew (11) brought his copy work to me. He giggled as he told me how he tries to think in Greek in order to become more fluent and then he revealed the copy work page where he…
Congratulations to Rebecca P. @ Our Burgeoning Family for winning a pass to the Vision Forum Family Strategies Webinar. Would you appreciate a 20-Week Energy Boost of Strategic Thinking and Encouragement? From entertainment choices and home decor to travel and music in the home Doug and Beall Phillips, parents of eight and founders of Vision…
If you are a homeschooler and know me in real life, then I’ve probably recommended “Curriculum Advice from Victoria Botkin“. Mark and I purchased Curriculum Advice Vol. 1 and 2 a few months ago and our family has been blessed by Mrs. Botkin’s wisdom. I’ve been recommending it since as a terrific source of advice…
More than two months ago I told you that we were “moving on” and leaving the tried and true history program that we’ve used and loved for more than 7 years. Well, we’ve had time to get a few months of the new program under our belt and I’ve finally gotten around to writing the…
