Homeschool Report Card: Math

Homeschool Report Card: Math

Celine just recently completed Gamma level of Math U See so I thought I'd celebrate by sharing how we teach our children math. Woo-hoo, big party. A series of homeschool posts coming your way After talking about math I plan follow up with a few more posts to explain how ...

Trial & Error

Trial & Error

Trial News from the homemade toothpaste front. The recipe I'm using right now, a modification of this recipe shared by Rachel at her blog, Clean is great for cleaning our teeth. My teeth feel awesome and it doesn't even taste too bad. But... (you knew a but was coming) I ...

My name in lights (or in the copyright footer)

My name in lights (or in the copyright footer)

You may or may not be aware that our family believes in minimalist footwear. Which means we believe barefoot is best for our bodies and accordingly we wear the most minimal footwear we can all through the year. Out of our own experiences in this area grew a desire to ...

Spring reading at the Library

Spring reading at the Library

Without a doubt, spring in New England is a fickle thing. Last week was sunshine and squishy mud between the toes. Early this week was grey skies and sleet; rain and snow falling on daffodil buds. Today the temperature hovers at freezing and the blustery wind flaps the towels on ...

The girls' room finished (And a boy's room too!)

The girls' room finished (And a boy's room too!)

We've lived in our home for almost 5 years. But as I mentioned in other places we are building a family not a house so the renovations we planned so eagerly when we moved in have taken years to realize. I am so thankful for my father, who has helped ...

Getting outdoors ~ from a homemaker's perspective

Getting outdoors ~ from a homemaker's perspective

Firstly, I just want to say how overwhelmed I was by all your comments in response to my last post. Your words encouraged me to appreciate the relationships I have, continue to seek out friendships, hold fast to my husband (no worries there) and enjoy the diversity we each have ...

One Day a Week ~ A Homemaker's Perspective

One Day a Week ~ A Homemaker's Perspective

This love of home, husband and nature are big parts of who I am and it is from this perspective that I am sharing how to make one day a week outdoors a priority for your family.