I first heard about break week when I read “Teaching From Rest,” but Mystie Winkler gave me a better understanding of what it looks like during the school year. This idea of break week is still a bit new for our family, so we still have quite a bit of tweaking and fine tuning to […]
Using the AmblesideOnline Homeschool Curriculum
“AmblesideOnline is a free homeschool curriculum that uses Charlotte Mason’s classically-based principles to prepare children for a life of rich relationships with everything around them: God, humanity, and the natural world. AO’s detailed schedules, time-tested methods, and extensive teacher resources allow parents to focus effectively on the unique needs of each child.” Somehow or other, I […]
Homemade Vanilla Extract
I have been wanting to make homemade vanilla extract for at least the last three years! My brain finally started working enough to remember in time to make it before Christmas this year. These are perfect if you’re into DIY Christmas gifts! (hint, hint). In my mind, I see a bottle of extract bundled with […]
What We Do When It Rains A Lot – A Confession
When it rains a lot, this is what I imagine… Afternoons spent cozy-ing up under blankets, reading books on the couch. Staring through the windows watching the rain fall. Puddle-jumping during the breaks in the clouds or under a fine mist. A hush, a calm. Peace. Wait. Stop. Rewind. Here’s to reality: Once school […]