a motherhood & simple living blog
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 ...
This Winter we have not spent as much time outside because we are still getting into the rhythm of having a baby. Working around naps and nursing and getting all bundled up to get out the door has been an adjustment. But when we do get outside, even for just 30 minutes, we sure do feel better. And ...
The first time I read about the wonderful benefits and uses of pine resin, I was surprised that I had never thought of using the abundant amber sap that dripped along the bark of several of our trees! As a child, I learned my lesson early on to steer clear of the sticky mess. I remember my Mother ...
With Winter quickly approaching, we tend to spend more time inside. Though I love some quiet and cozy time indoors during the slower season, I make sure that we still spend plenty of time in the fresh air as a family. It can be too easy to plop down in front of the TV. And though it is a little more ...
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 ...
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 ...
