One of the joys of being an older homeschooling mom is that I have more time to learn along with my children. Last year I learned a lot about Bible, history, and literature by going through Omnibus with my teens. I have time to take pictures of flowers and insects, like the one above. One […]
Simple Joys
Summer Blogging Break
For the next few weeks I’m going to take a blogging break and concentrate on gardening, hanging out with the kids, sewing, reading, travelling, house-cleaning, wild flowers, a family reunion, walks with my husband, seeing relatives, swimming, eating great food, and sitting in shady spots. Enjoy your summer, and see you sometime in August!
Happy Birthday to our Countries
Happy Birthday to our countries! This week both Canada and the US are celebrating with fireworks, festivals, special food, and red, white (and blue in the US) clothing. Right now Miss 10 is decorating a chocolate cake with white buttercream icing. She’s planning to make a maple leaf in the center using cherry pie filling. […]
Two Valentine’s Resources to Bless Your Family
With all the talk about Valentine’s decorations, food, and crafts, I occasionally get inspired to make some of them. Like last year, when we decorated and ate a heart-shaped cake. But to me, the most inspiring Valentine’s articles are always the stories and practical tips with suggestions on how to show love to your family. One […]