Blame it on the pandemic, the election debacle, or the winter blues, but we have just about had it this year. Our homeschool was feeling like drudgery and needed a spark, so I decided to make a much needed change. This year we are declaring it to be a Year of Picture Books in our… Continue reading A Year of Picture Books
2021 Goals
Walk 500 miles this year This is a must have on my 2021 goals list. After having my back surgery almost 6 years ago, I asked the doctor what I could do to prevent future problems and he said I was going to have to walk at least two miles most days of the week… Continue reading 2021 Goals
2020 Final Goal Update and thoughts
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (511 miles completed!) I completed ten miles this week by doing Bodyfit by Amy videos (I did the Kettlebell Bodyweight combo, Pilates and strength, & the Soup can workout) Then we took a couple of walks outside while it was warm and dry. **Thoughts: I just love… Continue reading 2020 Final Goal Update and thoughts
Weekly Recap 12.19.2020
What we read: This week I read Into the Wild and I am rereading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. I really enjoyed Into Thin Air so I was happy to find that the library had a copy of Into the Wild available for me to read next. Into the Wild follows the story of a young man… Continue reading Weekly Recap 12.19.2020
Goal Updates for Week 50
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (491 miles down and 9 to go) Less than 10 miles to go! I completed ten miles this week by doing Bodyfit by Amy videos (I did the Dumbbell Sweat & Sculpt, Kettlebell Bootcamp, & Soup can workout) Then we took a couple of walks outside while… Continue reading Goal Updates for Week 50
Weekly Recap 12.5.2020
What I read: This week I read Alice in Wonderland, Destiny of the Republic, and started Into Thin Air. I have seen the Disney version of Alice in Wonderland countless times, but have never read the book. It was rather enjoyable after I got over how bizarre it was. Destiny of the Republic was a… Continue reading Weekly Recap 12.5.2020
What we are doing for Advent
Oh boy, does anyone else feel the need to throw themselves into the holiday season like never before? Thanksgiving was wonderful and we already have our tree up, but I just feel like we need something else to celebrate this year....so Advent it is! Every year I have big dreams of what we can do… Continue reading What we are doing for Advent
Weekly Goal Update for Week 48
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (471 miles down and 29 to go) Less than 30 miles to go! I completed ten miles this week by doing Bodyfit by Amy videos (I did the Dumbbell Sweat & Sculpt, Kettlebell Bootcamp, & Pilates) Then we took a couple of walks outside in the amazing… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 48
Weekly Recap 11.16.2020
What I read: I read A Woman of No Importance (wonderful true story about a female spy) and Riviera Gold by Laurie King. **If you like Sherlock Holmes retellings check out Laurie R. King. She does an amazing job of portraying Holmes' wife in her series. Ben (age 9) has been enjoying Catherine called Birdy,… Continue reading Weekly Recap 11.16.2020
Goal Update for Week 46
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (451 miles down and 49 to go) My hiking buddy! I get so excited when I see that I am below 100 miles left for the year!! I completed ten miles this week by doing Bodyfit by Amy videos (I did the Pilates workout and the Medicine… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 46
Clinging to the Little Way 