Hines Winter Retreat 2022

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // March 9, 2022 // No Comments

It’s time for me to recap the Hines Family Winter Retreat! This is an annual tradition where we all gather together at my in-laws cabin “Up North” in Michigan. We usually have a blast playing in the snow, riding snowmobiles,... Continue reading →

A Valentine’s Day Tea Party

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // March 7, 2022 // 1 Comment

Several months ago, Tera decided that she wanted to plan and host a Valentine’s Day Tea Party. I’m not sure where she got the idea from, but she has been to several women’s teas at our church and we have... Continue reading →

The Pre-Spring Exhaustion

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // March 4, 2022 // 1 Comment

I feel as if I’ve hit a wall. This is completely normal, I know. Talk to any homeschooler, any educator, any parent….and they will tell you that February/March is just the hardest time of the school year. We have run... Continue reading →

Currently

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // February 7, 2022 // 1 Comment

I am awake at 5am on this snowy Monday, ready to tackle another week…but also slightly intimidated by what this week could have in store for us. I’m also at the point of the year where my writing inspiration is... Continue reading →

Front Room/Homeschool Room Makeover

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // February 2, 2022 // 2 Comments

As most of you know, we own several rental properties that are all on the same street. Each house has a nearly identical layout and square footage. So when we saw our current residence go up for sale and noticed... Continue reading →