Elementary


Keeping This Season Simple. Really ~ A Simple Homeschool Post

Keeping This Season Simple. Really ~ A Simple Homeschool Post

From my post at Simple Homeschool today... For several weeks now, and even months in some cases, bloggers have been posting about preparing for a simpler holiday. Tsh has a countdown series, Plan Your Peaceful Christmas and fellow contributor Jessica (from Life as Mom) also offers a free Simpler Season ...

What If Is a Two Way Street

What If Is a Two Way Street

Before you let the what if's stop you from living your values, aspirations, and intentions point yourself around in the other direction. Because what if is a two way street.

Changes in These Middle Years (Video) ~ Defining Structure

Changes in These Middle Years (Video) ~ Defining Structure

This video is the second part in a two part video series about our Middle Homeschool Years. I also answer the question - how does interest-led learning work within structure?

Waldorf Inspired Homeschooling ~ An Interview

Waldorf Inspired Homeschooling ~ An Interview

An interview with my sister-in-law about her family's Waldorf inspired homeschool.

Sweet Breaks

Sweet Breaks

We took a little break this week from our usual school routine (I'll be talking more about that in my next video). Wanting to make the most of the very, very last bit of summer and nearing the end of our time in Nova Scotia we did more out and ...

The Good, The Bad & The Embarrassing ~ FIMBY Outtakes

The Good, The Bad & The Embarrassing ~ FIMBY Outtakes

Talk about a pleasant surprise at FIMBY yesterday when all the no-nonsense mothers came out of the closet, so to speak. I feel like raising a rolling pin in Radical Homemaker fashion. We need to unite or something. Form a union, NNM (No-Nonsense Mothers). It was nice to hear all ...

Too Busy Living

Too Busy Living

If you've read my blog for a while (or even if you're fairly new and have read my about page) you know I love to write about homeschooling, making a home, nourishing my family, appreciating everyday beauty, adventurous and creative living. There are some weeks or months that are so ...