When I first began homeschooling I would search for curriculum relentlessly, believing that if I found the perfect one it would make my children super geniuses who would be racing to the table every morning to do their schoolwork. I also believed that as my child’s teacher, I needed to already have all of the knowledge and information I ever wanted them to have. What I have learned after six years is that Continue reading “Everything I Wish I Would Have Known When I Started Homeschooling”
Seed Bomb Valentines
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Seed bombs are a fun any time gift, but when my daughters and I were trying to come up with an eco-friendly Valentine, they seemed like a perfect choice. This time of year, when the novelty of Winter is over, it is fun to dream of warm weather and Spring. Nothing says Spring like Continue reading “Seed Bomb Valentines”
Hattie Big Sky
This book is a Newbery Honor winner and a New York times bestseller, but I had not heard of it before I ran across it accidentally while browsing the audio book section at my local library. I was so glad I did! My whole family enjoyed it, Continue reading “Hattie Big Sky”
Holiday Salt Dough Ornaments
Do you remember making salt dough ornaments when you were young? I do. This was the first year I tried it with my daughters. I was so glad I did! My girls range in age from 9 down to 1 1/2 and they all had a great time and stayed occupied for hours. The littlest one got put in her high chair and we just kept giving her little pieces of dough and tiny little cookie cutters and she was happy as a clam. She was done before the rest of them, probably lasting only about 35 minutes or so. I timed it so that we started during her nap, so by the time she had napped and played with the salt dough for a while it was time to get it cleaned up anyway. I found the recipe Continue reading “Holiday Salt Dough Ornaments”
