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A Winter Schedule for Life & Learning

A Winter Schedule for Life & Learning

I love the direction and discipline a schedule provides to actually implement ideas - homeschooling, earning an income, healthy eating, exercise, outdoors, reading, play, projects, etc. They all have a place in our days and on the schedule.

Kids in the Kitchen ~ What's working this season in our home

Kids in the Kitchen ~ What's working this season in our home

Kitchen work is key part of my homemaking job. I suspect it is for you also because we all have to eat. But I don't spend nearly the amount of time I used to in the kitchen. Spending lots of time in the kitchen when I had young children was ...

Mom's Shawl (I'm a slow knitter but a fast reader)

Mom's Shawl (I'm a slow knitter but a fast reader)

Those of you who have been around for awhile may remember that my mom and I started a knitting project together when our family lived with my parents last summer. I teased my mom at the time that it would take a couple years for us to finish this project. ...

The Low-Down on Borax & GSE

The Low-Down on Borax & GSE

My most popular posts on the blog are my soap and body care how-to's, especially this time of year. This is somewhat ironic seeing as I don't write about those topics a whole lot anymore. Today is an exception. Last year I was trying to figure out what direction I ...

My Afternoon Time ~ When I Work

My Afternoon Time ~ When I Work

My days are lived in six parts. Early morning, morning, lunch, afternoon, supper and evening. I have certain activities I do in each. Usually, not always. Sometimes I change the schedule on purpose or I'm required by circumstance to be spontaneous. A morning walk for example because if I don't ...

Q & A Tuesday (and are you getting my newsletter?)

Q & A Tuesday (and are you getting my newsletter?)

One of my favorite "professional development" blogs is Marie Forleo. A friend introduced me to Marie Forleo's work last spring and I've been hooked ever since. Sexy and smart, Marie Forleo's mission is to help you create a business and life you love. Can I let you in on a ...

Going Paper-less in my Kitchen ~ Digital Recipe Storage

Going Paper-less in my Kitchen ~ Digital Recipe Storage

This topic has generated quite a bit of interest from readers and I'm happy to share what works for me in this regard. Like in my first post on digital organizing, I will be sharing what I use and what works for me. This is not an exhaustive list of ...