Hi Reader, I wanted to give you a rundown of events and sales to look forward to this month. (1) Enroll now (closes May 31): Launch sale on Leading from the Image of God Are you tired of empty rhetoric about "servant leadership" and seeking actionable wisdom to grow into the leader you're called to be? I created this course with you in mind. Click to buy (2) Sign up now (closes May 5): $1 Pick & Mix Sale Are you looking for a menu of digital goodies, printables, and more? This sale has you...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It's not a typo - you can get Esther's Treasure Trove for just $1. I’ve included it as part of an upcoming event where everything is on sale for just $1 (or £1, €1, etc...whatever currency the product is normally sold in). Imagine an old-time penny candy store (maybe you’ve seen them in the movies?). You’d grab a paper bag and pick all your favorites. This time, it’s a lineup of digital products from creators around the world, and you only buy the ones you want. Is it for me? There...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Reader, I thought I'd answer a few FAQs in case you're still on the fence about registering for the Detox the Leaven bundle. "Is the bundle really free?" Yes! You get over $377 worth of digital resources with a free pass, as long as you sign up by midnight, Friday, March 21. "What's the VIP pass?" For just $9, you get a premium tier of resources beyond the basic free pass. This includes over $400 worth of content on self-sufficient, sustainable living from a homesteading expert and a holistic...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Reader, I thought I'd answer a few FAQs in case you're still on the fence about registering for the Detox the Leaven bundle. "Is the bundle really free?" Yes! You get over $377 worth of digital resources with a free pass, as long as you sign up by midnight, Friday, March 21. "What's the VIP pass?" For just $9, you get a premium tier of resources beyond the basic free pass. This includes over $400 worth of content on self-sufficient, sustainable living from a homesteading expert and a holistic...
2 months ago • 2 min read
In my dusty west Texas town, Reader, we lose power every time the wind gets bad. It was out today for several hours. Since I couldn't use my computer, I started writing this email on my phone to pass the time. Power just came back on a few minutes ago, and when I drove by the grocery store (we only have one grocery in town), the parking lot was packed. I'm guessing it was mostly moms trying to figure out dinner at the last minute, as the store had been closed since this morning. Being without...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, The answer is YES! Yes, even if you feel uncertain about where to start with fine arts education... Even if you don't have music or art training yourself... Even if you're so busy you're not sure you can fit in these "extracurriculars" right now... Even if your children have a range of ages, abilities, and interests. With the expert tips shared at the Music & Art Homeschool Summit, you can say a confident "YES!" to incorporating music and art, not just as extras, but as solid...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, Are you intimidated by fine arts for your high school student? Most families want to include a music and art experience for their children. They know that music and art education are important in brain development and in enhancing every area of learning. But maybe you don't know where to start. You're busy trying to fit in the core subjects like English and math. Or you feel you're "not musical or artistic" enough to teach these specialized subjects. Or you're not sure how you'll...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, Did you know Facebook is taking away the option to save your live videos on the platform? Facebook officially announced it on February 19. Videos gone From now on, EVERY Facebook live will be forcibly deleted within 30 days. This means huge changes for Olive Tree Tutorials where our Facebook presence is concerned. I'm no longer going to rely on Facebook to serve you my evergreen content, like my videos about the crisis in modern education. Instead, I'll focus on consistently serving...
3 months ago • 2 min read
I put together the Fresh Fire Facebook Challenge for you, Reader, because homeschooling isn't just about the students. It's about the parents (mostly moms) who teach them. It's an axiom in education that you can only effectively teach a subject once you know it thoroughly yourself. But what if no one ever gave you a biblical foundation for learning when you were in school? Can you still impart it to your child? Attaining a biblical education isn't a matter of teaching facts and dates and...
4 months ago • 1 min read
