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Sailing On The LaHave
August 12, 2012
My parents live on the LaHave River in Lunenburg county. I talked a bit about that last summer when we lived here. My Dad has always wanted to be on the water and has been trying to find the perfect boat to live out his dreams. This summer's trip to ...
Red Melon Slushies & Strawberry Ice Cream
August 9, 2012
I realize that fresh strawberry season is over for most of us. But if you have strawberries in the freezer these are two fantastic summer recipes.
Our Elementary Homeschool Curriculum
August 8, 2012
Before I design a curriculum you need to know your goals. You build a curriculum around your family values and educational goals. Our elementary curriculum is designed to meet our children's unique and specific needs and work towards our family’s goals in the context of everyday living; and a curriculum ...
Meet Natsumi ~ Summer Beauty
August 7, 2012
This past winter Céline was given a commission, by her Papa (her grandfather), to make a doll for him. Not a toy but a piece of art. My parents are casual collectors of works of art that are meaningful to them. Paintings, photography, wood carvings, pottery, stained glass, and more. ...
Walking the Same Path
August 6, 2012
This week is our 16th wedding anniversary. One thing I get asked sometimes is how Damien and I arrived on the same page with so many of our life choices - adventurous living, parenting, homeschooling, etc. Damien and I have been committed with our whole hearts to each other from ...
The View Around Here
August 4, 2012
I haven’t taken many photos this week. I’m not exactly sure why that is. On one hand I’ve been busy but on the other, not really. It’s the zenith of summer after all, and really who wants feel busy all the time. Not me. While staying at my parents I’ve ...
Best Falafel Salad Ever (or my favorite to date)
August 2, 2012
Using soaked, instead of cooked beans, gives the most authentic tasting falafel I’ve ever made. For truly authentic taste I would have to deep-fry them. Instead, I fry these patties in a cast iron skillet seasoned with coconut oil. I add a bit of coconut oil in between the batches ...
