January links

Here are just a few things that I've found or been alerted to in the past month, which you also may find interesting or helpful:

Gingie's Journey
A dear church friend at home has recently been diagnosed with cancer. Her daughter, Molly, has put together a blog with some thoughts and medical updates so that people can be aware and praying throughout the difficult process. If you know the Allshouses (or even if you don't!), please pray for Gingie's healing and recovery, and for the whole family's peace and strength.

The Gray Havens
This is a pop/folk duo that I caught wind of via Tim Challies' blog. They have a catchy little sound and good lyrics, and that combination fuels my current interest in modern American attempts at folk music. They just got their start out of the great state of Illinois, and you can currently download their new EP here.

Ladies Who Do Lunch in Kuwait
Ok, I admit that I found this link a long time ago, but I have been checking it a lot more recently for news and happenings in the New Year in Kuwait. I like the variety of cultural and fun activities that the author posts, which is a really comprehensive list of events and information.

Oxford Owl
This is an amazing resource for those teaching primary age learners. Although it is a UK-based project and the narrators/story tellers speak with a British accent, the stories are awesome and it's all completely free! There are also videos with tips on teaching phonics, free e-books, math and reading comprehension activities, and games that are extremely useful. For moms, I'd recommend exploring the site to see what would be helpful at home, too. My students love it, and it's easy to navigate by age groups, from 3yrs to 11yrs.