• Review: Trust Fund Movie

    I’m always on the lookout for movies that my husband calls “Sarah-friendly”.   These movies contain little to no violence and have a good message.  Trust Fund, a new movie by Mapelle Films, fits that bill! We were sent a DVD copy to review. My first impression from this movie was that I really like the cinematography!   The creators of this film have an artistic eye and I feel that it’s very well done!    The cinematographer is an early homeschooler who began producing films in his backyard at the age of 11.   You can read his story here –> Isacc Alongi.  I love hearing stories of now…

  • It’s THSC Convention Time!

    Two more days till convention time!!!   The Texas Homeschool Coalition, leading advocates for homeschoolers in Texas, host two yearly conventions in Texas.   It kicks off this Thursday in the Woodlands. I’m super excited for the exhibit hall, with booth after booth of some of my favorite vendors including Apologia, Veritas Press, Rainbow Resources, the Institute for Excellence in Writing, and LOTS more!   I’ve been working on my list so I know what I’m looking for when I get there, and I’m less likely to get side tracked by all the bright, shiny curriculum options. THSC has a full list of workshop options, including lots of topics for…