We turned the sandbox into a cathedral fort this weekend. It works great & was simple–a $4 project. Last birthday we dyed a bunch of play silks & through the winter used them in the girls’ room, but outside they just seem to...
Read more
What excitement, first off that there’s a new issue, second off that I got to participate! What a fantastic e-magazine that will keep us busy for months with SO many great projects & articles–I can’t WAIT to get started...
Read more
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...
Read more
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 more
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...
Read more
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 Although published in 1973, some things just don’t go out of date.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...
Read more
the letter M search This is our morning ‘lesson’. Letter M was the center, along with the Miss Moppet story by Beatrix Potter. We also retold the story (naomi is still playing) with a felt board. Recently I’ve seen a lot of info...
Read more
Thank you blog-society. I suddenly feel the urge to make a decision–you all are responsible. Well, not entirely, but we’ve been pushed off the fence we’ve been dancing on for years. The school issue has been one we’ve...
Read more
It’s taken me a while, but I finally sewed together the pieces of the Red Riding Hood hat I downsized for Lebo. It’s totally out of season, but unlike the children of human variety around here, I expect it will fit when the seasons...
Read more
Naomi has been blessed with a new arrival, Lebo, from her Savta (paternal grandma). Savta is a top-notch sewer & MADE this beautiful Waldorf style Doll that Naomi loves. She goes everywhere with her, from restaurants & dance class, to...
Read more
Naomi called me “mama turtle” for 2 days & she went around the house comparing everything to a turtle, balling up into one, & finding every last turtle related item we own…this puzzle being one of them.
Read more