Monthly Archives Aug 2012
Reading Horizons Winner and Reading Readiness
August 29, 2012
I know I said I might be MIA this week, turns out I'm not. I love this space and connecting with you through comments. So, there are still posts showing up but I'm spending a significant amount less time writing and online in general (taking a break from my blog ...
My Urban Homestead Dream
August 28, 2012
Years ago I had a little dream that maybe we'd build an urban homestead. SouleMama in the city type deal (sans chickens and pigs). For a time FIMBY took a bit of that flavor. I had a category called urban homestead (or something like that) which morphed into creative homestead ...
The View Around Here ~ The End of August
August 24, 2012
I am in a mild state of shock, as I'm sure many people are, that summer is nearly to an end. When I was actively gardening and my kids were younger, I used to live summer till the middle of September. According to the calendar, that's how long summer really ...
Handmade Chess Sets
August 23, 2012
Our kids have had a fascination with all things medieval for years. They love historical fiction set in this time period. They love medieval type fantasy stories. (We devoured the Lord of the Rings books and movies years ago already.) And now they love computer role playing games with a ...
Homeschool Omnibus eBook Sale
August 21, 2012
As much as I want to live summer to the fullest through to the end of August and into September, I'm undeniably thinking a lot about homeschool stuff these days. That shows up in my writing here - an elementary curriculum series, our dyslexia journey, and a homeschool product review. ...
Reading Horizons for Struggling Readers
August 20, 2012
In my last post I told you the story of how we discovered Laurent's dyslexia and how we are dealing with that in a homeschool learning environment. Reading Horizons is the program we are currently using to help our dyslexic son learn to read.
Our Journey (so far) with Dyslexia
August 17, 2012
Homeschooling an “easy reader” is a homeschooling mother’s dream. But what if your child struggles with reading? Well, I’ve been there and this is my story. And Laurent’s story, which I have permission to share. And it's a long one.
Nova Scotia Wrap Up
August 14, 2012
These were going to be last weekend's The View Around Here. But there was too many to whittle down, and I wanted to post the sailing photos. So, here I am, left with a bunch of great photos I am compelled to post with no real reason to do so ...
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 ...
