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Category: Full of Fruit

Authentic Faith and Abundant Life

Creative Writing 2020-2021 at Shanan Tutorials

July 22, 2020 Katrina RyderFull of Fruit

I am eagerly seeking a few more students for my Creative Writing class this year.  This English elective class is for 8th-12 graders and will be offered in two different sections on Wednesdays at Shanan Tutorials, which meets at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in the Matthews/Wesley Chapel area. There is a morning section from…Continue reading Creative Writing 2020-2021 at Shanan Tutorials

Inside Out Study–All 8 Weeks FREE with Vlogs and Handouts

March 18, 2017June 6, 2017 Katrina RyderFull of Fruit

The eight week Inside Out Study talking about our emotions has just wrapped up, so I thought I would write a post with links to ALL the materials and videos in one place. It’s all FREE!   If you are getting this post via email, please click over to the site to be able to…Continue reading Inside Out Study–All 8 Weeks FREE with Vlogs and Handouts

Inside Out Session 2: Highs and Lows Vlog and Homework

January 27, 2017January 27, 2017 Katrina RyderFull of Fruit

Hi Ladies! We had a great meeting on Thursday though we missed the 4 ladies who couldn’t make it. 🙂 Hopefully this post and vlog will help everyone, including our online friends, get up to speed.  But first, the inner teacher in me requires that I “pass out papers” now, so here are all the links…Continue reading Inside Out Session 2: Highs and Lows Vlog and Homework

Tone Up Week 7: Praise Him

March 1, 2016March 2, 2016 Katrina RyderFull of Fruit

During Week 6 of Tone Up, we focused on the tone we use with our kids, and more specifically, some strategies for using Scripture in our homes.  Here’s the video. Click over to the website if you’re in email. SO, just as a reminder, be sure to find Scriptures for each of your kids to…Continue reading Tone Up Week 7: Praise Him

Tone Up Week 6: Teacher Voice

February 23, 2016March 2, 2016 Katrina RyderFull of Fruit

Last week during Week 5 we all enjoyed hearing the wisdom of my friend Kerri who shared about using a positive tone in our marriages.  Here’s my brief synopsis of what we learned from her. I’m also adding a handout on encouragement that Kerri shared with us, which includes a lot of great Scripture. Encouragement Handout…Continue reading Tone Up Week 6: Teacher Voice

Tone Up Week 5: Build Up

February 16, 2016March 2, 2016 Katrina RyderFull of Fruit

This week has been a doozy with snow and ice and strep, so I am just going to cut to the chase since this post is already late. I’m not doing so great keeping a positive tone. ;( I am ready for them to all be healthy and back in school.  We talked about our…Continue reading Tone Up Week 5: Build Up

Tone Up Week 4: The Difference Between Words and Tone

February 9, 2016March 2, 2016 Katrina RyderFull of Fruit

Welcome to Tone Up Week 4! As we reach almost the halfway point of our study, I’m finding that I am DEFINITELY paying a lot more attention to tone. How about you? The other day my youngest daughter Anika was explaining our bean jar to her cousin who was visiting. It was nice to know…Continue reading Tone Up Week 4: The Difference Between Words and Tone

A Friend Who Loves Fondant

February 6, 2016February 6, 2016 Katrina RyderFull of Fruit

One of my friends has a birthday today (29 again I’m pretty sure.) She is currently living far away from me, which makes it very difficult for me to fulfill her one birthday wish, for fondant, something that it is difficult to obtain where she is currently living. SO, seeing as how she has taught…Continue reading A Friend Who Loves Fondant

Tone Up Week 3: Dog Vomit

February 1, 2016March 2, 2016 Katrina RyderFull of Fruit

Welcome to Week 3 of Tone Up. I’ve got lots of a great vlogs and links and verses and fun stuff to share today, so don’t get overwhelmed! (Mom, I’m talking to you. :)) Firstly, here’s the link to the closed FB group if anyone still wants to join. Quite a few are joining in…Continue reading Tone Up Week 3: Dog Vomit

Tone Up Week 2: Dissonance in Me

January 25, 2016March 2, 2016 Katrina RyderFull of Fruit

Welcome to Week 2 of Tone Up: Taming the Tone in Our Homes. Last week in our live group, we got the ball rolling with examining our own homes and adopting some small strategies to change the tone.  Here’s the vlog summary for those of you following along online. (Click over to the website if…Continue reading Tone Up Week 2: Dissonance in Me

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Hi! I'm Katrina. I'm married to an elementary school music teacher and am mom to three crazy kids. Formerly a high school teacher and missionary, I now stay home and give myself pedicures and eat bon-bons, while never avoiding sarcasm. Actually, I homeschool two of my three kids, substitute teach, and work seasonally at a farm. These days my blog is mostly a venue for information about my homeschool classes, but you can find all kinds of fun old posts about faith, finances, food, and family. I also have archives of The Poorganic Life food blog and You Go Girl! Bible studies. I love Jesus, my family, libraries, audiobooks, Harry Potter, hip-hop dance, gardening, Hamilton, and eating crusty bread. I am available for freelance editing and speaking engagements.

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