Mon, Feb 11, 2013
Our Lenten Tree
Last year, I wanted our family to do something for Lent. But I didn’t want to give anything up, so we added something instead. more »
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Sun, Jan 20, 2013
How We Keep the Fairies, the Pig Family, and Fuzz Balls from Driving Us Mad
Over the past year and a half of homeschooling, there is really only one thing that has consistently tempted me to throw in the towel and send the girls to public school. Can you guess what it is? more »
Sun, Aug 26, 2012
Homeschooling with Peter Rabbit and Five in a Row
We had a lot of fun this spring studying Beatrix Potter’s classic, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Take a peek at some of our activities using a curriculum pattern called “Five in a Row.” more »
Peter Rabbit’s Currant Buns
We couldn’t find a local bakery to help us sample the currant buns Peter Rabbit’s mother buys, so we made our own. more »
Fri, Jun 29, 2012
The best things we did our first year homeschooling
Our first year of homeschooling has drawn to a close. How did we do? The short answer: We had a fabulous year! more »
Sat, Feb 5, 2011
How to make a valentine
You might call these our favorite Valentine’s Day cards. Another name for these might be “Low-Maintenance Valentines for Busy Mothers of Delightfully Creative Children.” more »
Mon, Jan 10, 2011
My New Year’s resolution: Say “yes” to reading
Although I enjoy personal reflection, I’m not usually one for making New Year’s resolutions. But this year, I do have one small personal change which I resolve to implement in 2011. more »
Fri, Nov 5, 2010
How we decided to try homeschooling
I’m going to step out of the shadows now and say it right out loud: we’re planning to homeschool Lucy for kindergarten next year. more »