Simplicity Parenting ecourse giveaway

Simplicity Parenting ecourse giveaway

Last winter I read the popular parenting book Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids. I wrote a short review of it also, which you can read here. In that review I wrote this short summary: I definitely recommend (this book) ...

A Blossom Perspective

A Blossom Perspective

We're home from our trip. Thank you for all your sweet birthday blessings for my girl in my last post. Damien somehow managed kids, home, meals and working. The house was tidy when we came home, as tidy as it can be with boxes everywhere. I didn't ask questions. The ...

Celine's Home Birth Story (A Letter from My Mom)

Celine's Home Birth Story (A Letter from My Mom)

Thirteen years ago today Céline was born. Céline and I are celebrating this special birthday right now, on a short trip with my mom, just the three of us. On this very special and significant day I want to share with you Céline's (home) birth story, written from my mother's ...

How to Start a Homeschool Hiking Group ~ An Interview

How to Start a Homeschool Hiking Group ~ An Interview

Today I'm happy to introduce you to my friend Louise Johnson. Louise started a homeschool hiking group in their community and I asked her to share her experiences in an interview.

Weekend Chai (in photos)

Weekend Chai (in photos)

Making a variation of Heather's chai from Whole Food Kitchen has been a welcome treat on these busy May weekends. A little afternoon reprieve and pick-me-up in a hectic day. I learned the hard way to make it decaf if I'm sharing it with the kids. I make mine with ...

My Girls (& a Boy)

My Girls (& a Boy)

I'm getting ready to spend three days away with my firstborn. The getting ready part is packing our house so I can be gone for a few days and still meet next weekend's moving deadline. Going away and leaving the rest of the crew at home is a pretty big ...

Building a Small Space Homeschool Library

Building a Small Space Homeschool Library

Why we want a small library and what we use to actually build those bookshelves.