The Power and Purpose of God’s Water Systems A 5-Day Creation Science Unit from Raising Outsiders When I started building Raising Outsiders, I dreamed of helping families get outdoors and see the beauty of God’s creation. I believe that God created such breathtaking moments in nature for all creation to enjoy, learn, and heal from.Continue reading “Water Systems Lesson”
Author Archives: Emjay
Protected: Thank You — Your Lesson Is Ready!
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Why I Built My Own Lessons
LHomeschooling has never been a straight line for me; it’s been a winding trail of trial, error, and grace. I first started homeschooling back in 2015, long before I ever dreamed I’d be writing my own lessons. Like many families, we began with good intentions and a stack of curriculum that promised more than itContinue reading “Why I Built My Own Lessons”
Preserving Michelle’s Legacy: Our Sourdough Starter Story
Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges and blessings our way. For me, one of those unexpected moments came on a bright March day in 2022 while I was out mountain biking with friends. Little did I know that this day would mark an unshakeable heartache and beginning of a heartwarming connection to myContinue reading “Preserving Michelle’s Legacy: Our Sourdough Starter Story”
Sourdough Pizza
Who doesn’t love pizza? Especially big families. My family can’t go without a good pizza night. Most doughs make me regret pizza night and that is why I have learned to make my own. With the sourdough starter, my sister left me I have begun to make everything we eat that is dough based onContinue reading “Sourdough Pizza”
Well time flew right by
Hello everyone, We’ve been quiet here. Life became busy again. I became overwhelmed with it. I get pulled in other directions easily. When I get on track again I realize it’s been almost a year since we posted on a regular schedule. I would like to say I would get right back on track! HoweverContinue reading “Well time flew right by”
Face Your Fears Worksheet
Barefoot Challenge Tracking sheet
God made Dirt and Dirt don’t Hurt
My favorite look on a child is a dirt covered face. Seriously seeing the little dirt lines on their cheeks just makes me melt. I spent my summers on the muddy banks of the Kaskaskia River. Digging in the banks where the craw daddies gathered and the fishin’ was good. When I wasn’t digging inContinue reading “God made Dirt and Dirt don’t Hurt”
5 Reasons Why Overwhelmed moms don’t ask for help.
Why don’t you ask for Help? Why didn’t you call me? You should have called me! Sound familiar? These are all well known lines that I have heard more times than I’d like to count. Everyone wants to know why I won’t ask for help. Every single mom I have spoke with recently has saidContinue reading “5 Reasons Why Overwhelmed moms don’t ask for help.”
Raising Outsiders 