My Value as a Creative

My Value as a Creative

I'm about to launch into a few new "initiatives" here at FIMBY and I feel these need a bit of an introduction and a back story, because... I'm a back story gal. Today is the back story, the next post will be the initiatives. Firstly, here's the point of this ...

A Barebones Homeschool Day

A Barebones Homeschool Day

When push comes to shove, when there is a time crunch in our life and I have to choose between taking care of the homefront or doing a history/spelling/writing lesson with the kids, I choose homemaking.

Winter Fire & Ice

Winter Fire & Ice

Here's to a wonderful winter weekend of frosty snow, sparkly ice, and warm fires.

Winter 2012 Books & More

Winter 2012 Books & More

Something new at FIMBY, we'll see how it goes. You'll find a link to this page on the sidebar. Currently residing under finds & favorites. You'll want to check in on this page every so often because I'll be updating it. Each new season, or as often as I think ...

An Open Hearted Letter To Moms of Young Children

An Open Hearted Letter To Moms of Young Children

My mother's heart - the heart that wants to nourish, encourage and teach (that's my mission) - speaking to your heart.

Skiing ~ It's Cold Out There

Skiing ~ It's Cold Out There

Damien and I grew up on the Canadian prairies. We're no wimps when it comes to cold. But our years of living in the northeastern US (one of the coldest corners of that country) spoiled us a bit. Maine is not as cold as Alberta. The longer growing season attests ...

Skiing ~ Up, Down & Through The Woods

Skiing ~ Up, Down & Through The Woods

You know me, I can't keep my mouth shut so the past two "photo" posts (getting there and back and to the mountains we go) in my week of skiing have had their fair share of words. Which of course means the writing I was supposed to be doing is ...