What I read: I finished rereading Christy (one my favorites) and started Garden Spells. Emma (15 years old) finished reading Jane Eyre (and loved it) and started Rebecca (she isn't quite sure if its for her right now) Ben (8 years old) is reading The Last Kids on Earth and The Hobbit (our read aloud). What I… Continue reading Weekly Recap (5.22.2020)
Culture Hour
Like many families, we are starting to get tired of staying home due to the quarantine. After a few weeks of complaining and whining about being bored (not just the kids...) I decided to try something different. We have been homeschooling for eight years now and I have always loved the idea of a having… Continue reading Culture Hour
Weekly Recap (5.16.2020)
What I read: Since I read At Home in the World by Tsh Oxenreider last year and loved it so much, I decided to read it again when I ran out of new book options this week. This book follows a family as they travel around the world for a year. I love getting "see"… Continue reading Weekly Recap (5.16.2020)
Goal Update for Week 19
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (181 miles down and 319 to go) I completed eleven miles this week by doing Bodyfit by Amy videos on YouTube and walking outside in this beautiful weather we have been having. 2. Eat at least five fruits/vegetables daily (+ drink 96 oz. of water) I did… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 19
Weekly Recap (5.7.2020)
What I read: This week I finished Into the Wilderness and started Kilmeny of the Orchard. I am always amazed at how many books L.M. Montgomery wrote that I had never heard of! Thank you Amie for lending this one to me:) Emma (15 years old) is reading The Little House on the Prairie series. Ben… Continue reading Weekly Recap (5.7.2020)
Goal Update for Week 18
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (170 miles down and 330 to go) I completed ten miles this week by doing Bodyfit by Amy videos on YouTube and walking outside in this beautiful weather we have been having. 2. Eat at least five fruits/vegetables daily (+ drink 96 oz. of water) I did… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 18
Weekly Recap (5.1.2020)
What I read: This week I finished Scarlet and started Into the Wilderness. I have read both before (numerous times) but wanted to return to two of my favorite books once again. Scarlet takes off almost exactly from where Gone with the Wind ends. Rhett has just left Scarlet and she is reeling… Continue reading Weekly Recap (5.1.2020)
Frugal Things
1. Puzzling problems... Like many people, one of the things that we are enjoying during this stay at home period are puzzles. I was lucky enough to buy a selection of puzzles the day before the stay at home order was announced and have been thankful ever since. However, I quickly realized that having only… Continue reading Frugal Things
What’s Saving Me Lately
1. Memes I laugh at inappropriate things. I have passed this on to my children luckily, so we have been massively enjoying all of the funny memes that are circulating around social media lately. **Especially if they involve cats or The Office. 2. Sunshine I am extremely susceptible to depression caused by lack of sunshine.… Continue reading What’s Saving Me Lately
Goal Update for Week 16
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (150 miles down and 350 to go) I completed ten miles this week by doing Bodyfit by Amy videos on YouTube and walking outside in this beautiful weather we have been having. The best thing that I have bought so far during this pandemic for my children… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 16
Clinging to the Little Way 