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My Simple Wild

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January 27, 2022 / homeschool, kids

Colonial America History Pockets For Kids

Wednesday's is our history day and I have come to really look forward to this day! We took our time working through the Evan Moor History Pockets Colonial America Grades 4-6 curriculum. We just finished last week and now are on to another Evan Moor History Pockets book of the American Revolution. My ...

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October 20, 2021 / homeschool, kids

Moss and Lichen Nature Study For Kids

Last week I got to chat to the kids in my Wild+free group about moss and lichens. I am far from being any kind of expert on the subject, but I do have an enthusiastic interest and was able to teach the kiddos a few fun facts about these fascinating organisms. I have learned some really interesting ...

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October 14, 2021 / homeschool

Our homeschool Daily & Weekly Rhythm + 3rd Grade Curriculum

Can you believe we are already in October? Most homeschooling families have started lessons for this school year already and are either loving their daily schedule/routines or needing to tweak them a little bit. Last year I changed up our daily rythm several times! That's totally fine to switch ...

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Click Clack Moo Cows That Type Spelling Activities Bundle

June 2, 2021 / homeschool, kids

Click Clack Moo Cows That Type Spelling Activities Bundle

Have you ever read the book Click Clack Moo Cows That Type? It's a quirky and funny farmyard tale about cows that type a letter to the farmer demanding electric blankets. The farm animals go on strike and will not give the farmer any milk or eggs until he meets their demands. My son is 8 and still ...

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April 11, 2021 / homeschool, kids

Updated Printable Kids Nature Journal

My original nature journal that I created last year has been downloaded over 2500 times! Woohoo! I really hope that my journal has been a very small blessing in all your homes. Whether you are homeschooling your children or not, the amount of amazing resources out there for your kiddos is constantly ...

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January 3, 2021 / homeschool, kids

Red Sled Storytime Printable Worksheet Bundle

I am back with a new #mtnwildstorytime! This week we read through Red Sled by Lita Judge because we are right smack in the middle of Winter here in NW Montana. This gorgeously illustrated picture book is about a group of woodland animals that borrow a child's sled to go on an evening joy ride. The ...

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I wish you could smell these garden roses and this I wish you could smell these garden roses and this eucalyptus 😍 
It's been a long time since I treated myself to some flowers, and they really do make me so happy. 

It was 61 degrees and sunny today, and I needed the warm fresh air. Theo has been having serious sleep issues where he's screaming for hours every night. He has still yet to sleep through the night, and now he's up for hours at a time, and there's nothing I can do to soothe him. We are all exhausted. And now the only time he naps is if we're in the car. Lord, give me strength 🙏
The chiropractor doesn't seem to be helping, and I've called 3 pediatricians to only hear they're all booked until mid to late March for an appointment. 
I've had a headache for 4 days now that is just relentless, making it hard to concentrate on anything. My hip is already killing me and I'm only 16 weeks pregnant 😩
It's been a rough several days. 
So fresh flowers and epsom salt baths and essential oils and tea have been life-giving.
Home education with a busy crazy toddler... oh, th Home education with a busy crazy toddler... oh, the struggle is real 😆 
He craves constant attention, needs a snack every 35 minutes, wants to climb on everything and everyone around him, and he cannot communicate his needs yet,  but has THE biggest emotions. 
My older son struggles with concentrating on his work anyways, so throw a loud toddler in the mix that just wants brother to play with him... it can feel chaotic. 

So we take lots of wiggle and play breaks and it really benefits us all. I get 10 min to clean up or kick my feet up. The boys get to spend quality time together, use their imaginations, run around, and get their wiggles out. 
And I'm trying to get better at setting up mess-free activities and busy work for Theo to keep him occupied for longer. 
It hit me today as I observed this absolutely adorable scene of them playing restaurant while I made lunch... 
If Liam was in school, Theo would only see him a few hours a day during the week and on weekends. They'd both be missing out on so much. 

I know that's "normal" for any family's that choose public school, and there's of course nothing wrong with that at all. I'm just glad we all get to spend our days together, even when they're difficult. 

This life we have chosen can be so draining. I am really starting to feel the exhaustion that comes along with pregnancy these days. But I see so many beautiful moments like this throughout the week, and I feel very blessed indeed that we get to do life this way.
Yesterday we visited @seaquestlynchburg and had su Yesterday we visited @seaquestlynchburg and had such an amazing time ! The highlights were the stingrays showing off and squirting water at us, and the birds eating out of Liam's hand. For Theodore, it was all just fascinating. Every animal got an "ooo" and "awww" and wide eyes and a pudgy little finger pointing at it or a little hand excitedly waving high. 
Then we spent some time at the little toddler play area in the mall where Theo hugged every kid there and had the biggest smile on his face the whole time. 
I would say this week's homeschool field trip was a success!
Next week we're checking out our local library, and the week after that, the children's museum.
It's always so fun to explore a new area. ☺️ 

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I don't always get a few quiet moments to myself, I don't always get a few quiet moments to myself, but when I do, I make the most of it !
I put on a homemaker or homesteading podcast, light a candle, sip hot tea... 
It gives me time to slow down and take deep breaths, and relax a bit. (And I'll be honest, this time often also has a good snack involved or some dark chocolate I hid on the top shelf of the pantry 😆) 

I spent some time yesterday during nap time restocking some herbs in my new apothecary cabinet. I filled jars of nettle, peppermint, red raspberry leaf, and rosemary. These dark amber jars are on Amazon and pretty perfect for storing herbs ! 
I'm dreaming of what herbs I'll be drying from my garden to add to these shelves 🤩

I'm curious- if you use herbs in your home, what are your top 3 most used ?
S'mores, burning brush, snuggling up with a blanke S'mores, burning brush, snuggling up with a blanket, and admiring our new house on the hill. 

We've been busy setting up our new home, finding places for everything, and thrifting some furniture. Theo is already use to the new house and his new room. He loves the playroom in the basement and having a real bath tub! 
Liam had his first playdate on Friday, and we're planning out his lego table this week. Nate has been busy fixing things around the house and helping me hang art and things all over. 
 It feels good to be finding a new rythm again. To have a regular bath night, and cooking big meals we eat around the table my grandpa built. We're dreaming of the garden this Spring, what fencing we can put up for animals, what color to paint the house... 
and it just feels so so good to be in our own home again where we can do what we want and plan and dream for the future.

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