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From 2007 to 2010, I suffered accidental Toxic Injury (also called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness). But, the forced time in bed has given me time to write. It has been such a blessing to work on my children's books and stories!-
Steve & Christa
I love: God, family & friends, outdoors, gardening, animals, writing, reading, photography, cooking, music, dance, bare feet, long skirts, lavender & yellow, and chocolate.
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Category Archives: Homeschooling
Am I Glad God Chose Homeschooling for Us?
Before we had children, I said I’d never homeschool. Nearly two decades later, our oldest is about to graduate, homeschooled K-12! I’m getting nostalgic because it’s his last year. Last first-day-of-school-treasure-hunt, last high school classes. Like every mother, I can’t … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Homeschooling
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The Author Behind the Mysteries
Today I am very happy to be interviewing my friend and new internet secretary, Marji Laine. She writes on Faith Driven Fiction and is a newly added author to the Suspense Sisters. One of my favorite book genres is mystery, … Continue reading
Secrets of a Fellow Writer
So today I am very happy to be interviewing my friend K. M. Updike, author of The Life and Death of Terry Dodd, written in the summer of 2013 and soon to be published! Q. Could you tell us a … Continue reading
Please Pass the Salt
Sit down at a table in America, and what is the first thing many people do? Reach for the salt! Professional chefs say that food must be seasoned with salt. Processed food companies and fast food producers add a lot … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, Children, Homeschooling
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12 Ways to Love the Children in Your Life
In case you can’t tell, I love children! I love writing children’s books. I enjoy making up activities and puzzles for them. I love featuring their work. (See our Kids’ Corner, which includes stories, recipes, crafts etc. not only for … Continue reading
Posted in Children, God's Grace/Encouragement, Homeschooling
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My New Children’s Book is Available for Purchase!
The Disappearing Snacks is finally complete! Who’s sneaking in into the church and stealing food? And why? The Johnson cousins and their friends tackle a new mystery, one that has the church custodian, youth pastor, and everyone alike stumped. What … Continue reading
20 Ideas for How to Homeschool from Bed
In the last 5 years, I’ve been bedridden off and on from mold and chemicals. Here are some ideas for homeschooling through being bedridden with chronic illness, starting with the obvious idea: Do school on your bed or couch. Have … Continue reading
The Library Thief is New & Improved!
Well, the thief himself isn’t new & improved, just the book…. 🙂 Sorry, couldn’t resist another silly title to my blog post. So, the second edition of The Library Thief is available on Amazon right now! The Library Thief … Continue reading
Please Bear with Me
by Christa Upton I recently read online about a woman’s severe Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). My MCS is so much more severe than hers that I’m in a different category. So what do I have—maybe “extremely severe MCS”?? I guess … Continue reading
Posted in Homeschooling, MCS/Chronic Illness, Suffering/Grief
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55 Moves in 2.7 Years
Since acquiring severe Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, I have slept in our car four nights, on our driveway for a couple weeks, in a tent, on piles of quilts on decks, and in a camper with tracked-in snow and ice literally … Continue reading
