I was born a sentimental person. When my parents sold our old piano to get a new one, I asked if I could keep a key. Of course I couldn’t keep a key — the new owners needed it. But my six-year-old mind didn’t understand that. Life has made me…

I’ve updated the Home School section of my website, Emerickhome.com. Now, you’ll have access to free resources such as copy work documents and journaling prompts. You can also check out what our school year looks like and see our family’s favorite books. Have fun browsing!

A chill was in the air, and after a few morning chores on Labor day, I snuggled into a comfortable chair outside, wrapped in a blanket with a book in one hand and a cup of pumpkin coffee in the other. Ahhh, fall. I didn’t get very far in the…

I am so excited!!! It’s like Christmas day over here at the Emerick house. My kids think I’m crazy. I just learned that for free, I can download a Kindle-for-PC on my netbook! So instead of buying Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott to read to my daughters, or borrowing…

I wanted to let you know about a writing contest American Girl is having. My girls are both working feverishly on their stories, hoping to win the two new dolls. Here’s a link: http://www.americangirl.com/fun/agcn/cecile-mariegrace/contest.php Good luck! And happy writing. 🙂