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Rachel Larkin resides in New Zealand with her husband and their three boys (aged 13 to 10). Rachel worked in the corporate world for ten years as a Chartered Accountant before coming home to homeschool her children. She has a passion for inspiring and encouraging women to partake of all that God has for them.
Category Archives: Your Family
Do you want purpose?
I have just had the great opportunity to read a fellow writers latest ebook – and it is great! I highly recommend it for every married couple. It is called “Purposeful Planning” By Phyllis Sather. Phyllis takes you step-by-step through … Continue reading
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Don’t Have Enough?
Do you think that you DON’T have enough? You don’t have enough money – always seem to be struggling? Do you think that you DON’T have enough energy? What about your parenting? – Never enough patience or wisdom to deal … Continue reading
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Our Holiday to Australia
Hi – We are back from Australia – and what a trip! We were all suffering from the flu once we got back – but the trip was worth it. The boys absolutely loved the airplane flight. Especially since we … Continue reading
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Who is the builder of your home?
Here is a fantastic promise for you and your family – Hebrews 3 v 14 The Builder of ALL things and the furnisher of the entire equipment of ALL things is God. Who is the builder of your home school? … Continue reading
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My Great Homeschooling Ideas – Part One
I am going to share with you some of My Great Homeschooling Ideas. (Keep reading for the FREEBIE!) Todays idea is very simple but can be very effective! Its using the idea of playing cards and turning the concept into … Continue reading
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Am I A Fireman Yet?
Here is a touching story doing the rounds this week – In Queensland, Australia, a 26-year-old mother stared down at her 6 year old son, who was dying of terminal leukaemia. Although her heart was filled with sadness, she also … Continue reading
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Lest we forget..
Today was ANZAC day “down under” and my boys were involved in the local parade as part of Cubs. It is so awesome to see young people remembering our fallen soldiers who died to protect our freedom as Australians and … Continue reading
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Taking Time Out (over Easter)
I hope you all had an awesome Easter break. I certainly did!. We decided to go away to Sandspit about one and a half hours north from Auckland (the major city in New Zealand). I am so glad that the … Continue reading
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Easter Fun
Here is a great e-book full with over 30 pages of Easter fun! Have a look at the table of contents – Easter Games & Activities Easter Craft Ideas Step by Step Face Painting Photos & Instructions to turn your … Continue reading
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Are You About To Blow?
Something was very wrong, very very wrong. There was steam pouring out of the back deck and a shrill whistling sound. Underneath the wooden deck was our ensuites hot water cylinder (HWC). I didn’t know much about plumbing but I … Continue reading
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