Family Life & Kids
Making Sweater Mittens and Other Birthday Treasures
December 6, 2011
Last Friday was my birthday and what a special day it was. I feel so blessed simply being loved. The eve before the "big day" I was banished to our bedroom (there isn't much secret space in our little chalet), while the kids stayed up extra late to set the ...
Toques (Knits By Nana) ~ What's Your Craft?
December 5, 2011
Toque - A winter hat. Pronounced tu·k. From Wikipedia (I know, the most trusted reference around): The fashion is said to have originated with the coureurs de bois, French and Métis fur traders, who kept their woollen nightcaps on for warmth during cold winter days. Such hats are known in ...
The Truth About Transition
November 29, 2011
In the last couple weeks I've had interesting comments and feedback from some of you, appreciating my honesty and transparency in this move. You ain't seen nothing yet. I don't mean to make any of you squirm. This is not a tell-all blog. There are certain subjects I just don't ...
A Sweet & Simple Birthday ~ Dolly Turns 9
November 26, 2011
There have been birthday years with little friends and parties. But having moved two weeks ago, Dolly's birthday this year was a sweet and simple affair with crafts, a fairy movie and special foods. A day dedicated to our princess. As is our tradition the birthday girl chose the meals ...
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like...
November 25, 2011
I know what I said, I wasn't thinking about Christmas till after Brienne's birthday. But... a funny (and blessed!) thing happened this week - the chalet got mostly organized. I am breathing a huge sigh of relief. There's a few crates of books we need to bring in and find ...
Keeping This Season Simple. Really ~ A Simple Homeschool Post
November 23, 2011
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 ...
Living the Dream
November 19, 2011
This season Kathie, at Two Frog Home, is doing a series of interviews called The Fall of Excuses. I love that play on words - fall for autumn and also "getting rid of the excuses standing in our way" as we work towards accomplishing our goals and dreams. Kathie asked ...
