Bringing a little bit of nature in the home to observe is a wonderful thing. While we’re a bit out of season with the butterfly project but we’re still lovin’ it. We are hatching Painted Lady Butterflies. For about $3, you can get 6 caterpillars in this container with superpower food at the bottom. I’m [...]
For many years, I have heard and read about a wonderful 19th century educator named Charlotte Mason. Her philosophy on education was unique and many home-educators embrace it at one point or another in their homeschooling career, I am no exception. (Did you notice the deer tracks??) One thing that Charlotte emphasized a great deal [...]
Commitment is something that I take very seriously. That being said, I don’t commit to many things. I am very comfortable with declining opportunities that come along on a daily basis. My need for order and focus is essential for my own personal well-being. Lest you think I’m completely anal, I am very capable of [...]
Bereket finishes pattern blocks with success! Today was like any other Monday, rich with the sounds of scanners running, pencils sharpening, DVD’s for school being loaded and oatmeal being complained about. The only difference today was that Meredith was in a hurry to finish her school work so that she could go to work with [...]
Mama Morris had a rough day yesterday that extended into today…it was actually a complete deja vue. My oldest son, Trevor, just happens to be very good at basketball…too good. He’s 15 and almost 6’2″. Trev is an alpha-male, through and through, and has been homeschooled all of his life. Academics have been a challenge [...]
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