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Reading History for Fun
    I like history - there are many reasons but maybe I'm just naturally curious. At any rate, Melanie and I talked on our podcast about our shared interests in certain authors and subject matters, but admitted that I enjoy history and biography more than she does (she has her own preferences, too). A…
Posted by Hal in Recommendations
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Celebrating with a Friend!
We are so excited to be helping our friend Felice Gerwitz today! Felice is the founder of the Ultimate Podcast Network which hosts our podcast, Making Biblical Family Life Practical! Felice is celebrating her 400th Podcast Episode of Vintage Homeschool Moms! Several of her friends are coming together to help her celebrate by giving away ONE $200 Amazon Gift…
Posted by Hal and Melanie Young in Uncategorized
Quarantine Reading: Some of Our Favorite Books and Authors
Someone has pointed out that in this strange time, some people have time on their hands, while others are working harder than ever! But even if you're one of the busy ones, you may be feeling a need for some diversion when it's time to unwind. Recently on our podcast, we shared some of our…
Posted by Hal in Entertainment
Talking to Your Kids about Coronavirus
This and other posts on our site may contain affiliate links. If you click on one and make a purchase, we make a small commission and it doesn't cost you anything extra. The headlines are pretty alarming, "Authorities Threaten to Kill Pets," "I Was So Scared," and "Coronavirus death toll rises above 2000 worldwide." Since we…
Posted by Hal and Melanie Young in 2 - Family Life, Parenting
Valentine’s Day Freebie
Sometimes, romantic holidays suffer from expectations so high that we're easily offended, drawn into arguments, or just end up sullen and irritable. Who wants romance to turn into disappointment? That's why it's helped us to have a plan. We're so tired and distracted that if we don't plan the time we have together, it tends…
Posted by Hal and Melanie Young in 2 - Family Life, Dating, Courtship, and Finding a Mate, Marriage
What To Watch (Out For) During The Big Game
How would you like to earn $186,000 per second? All you have to do is sell one 30-second commercial break during the 2020 Super Bowl telecast. That's what the Fox Network is charging - $5.6 million per half-minute. Now, if you were going to spend that much money ... you'd probably want to make a…
Posted by Hal in Discernment, Entertainment, Family Life
Interesting Books 2019
This post may contain affiliate links. When you use them to purchase, we receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. I’m a pretty avid reader. It’s part of my daily routine, and longer periods on vacation. Several years ago I started keeping a list of books I’d finished during the year; to…
Posted by Hal in 2 - Family Life, Book Review, Christian Living, Entertainment
It’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
A review of the new Tom Hanks movie In 1998, an investigative reporter for Esquire magazine was assigned to do a profile of the TV legend, Mister Rogers. That reporter had a well-earned reputation for keen, biting cynicism, and the magazine’s editors thought it might be interesting to have their most hard-edged reporter writing a…
Posted by Hal in Movie Review
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