When I was a kid we didn’t own a VCR. No, I’m not that old, we just lived very un-extravagantly. This characteristic of my childhood always seemed like a misfortune when I was there, but looking back the memories of it all are a...
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The addictive art of Finger Weaving This simple way of using yarn seems like a great means of introducing Naomi to the great world of Fiber Arts. It was in our curriculum and I’m so glad. I’ve been wanting to buy her this, but...
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he’s approx. 1″ tall. I enjoyed some more needle felting this weekend. Even Drew picked up a needle & made an abstract whoozit. It’s difficult to resist playing with the cuddly soft roving on a cold winter evening! a carrot...
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I love Friday posts. At random intervals throughout the weekend I love dropping in on blogs to see how folks wrap up their weeks. Here’s how I’ll wrap up ours with things I haven’t already mentioned. We spent a lot of time in...
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We had a great day yesterday. Although I’m still recovering from a cough & sinus issues, Drew picked up on homeschooling & went above and beyond. It all started with the letter ‘O’. First Naomi was challenged to find o...
Read moreHaving taken such a large bite last month–we’re still digesting. We’re committed to making a real change; a permanent change; new habits. SO. The plan is to allot a certain amount of cash to each of us as ‘spending’...
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sourdough french toast for another snowy day I’ve been hounded by my husband to divulge every last discretion when it comes to our Do-Without Month of January. & we’re also contemplating what commitment we will make for our One...
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‘go’ If you follow blogs of people in the South East, particularly NC, I’m sure you’ve found, or will, that it’s especially white right now. Fortunately, for most businesses, this snow fell on the weekend & there...
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We don’t choose themes–they choose us. Several things have come together this week leaving us with a flock of handmade birds.First, we have started going to a Charlotte Mason homeschool group that is a terrific addition to our laid...
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I recently found this book at a local thrift store. I’ve really been enjoying it, not only aesthetically, but informationally speaking. Nice job Ms. Dana Newmann! Although published in 1973, some things just don’t go out of date. The...
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Back from a weekend of memories & discoveries. We’ll soon update the farm blog with more information on why we went & what the seminar was all about; here I will share our extra-curricular explorations. First, Drew found this...
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I deem it to be a new habit. They were a little more effort than I generally agree to, but sooo worth it. my initial reaction wasn’t so great–but these things cold are dreamy. & what a great way to feel sinless (ignoring, of...
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