One of the simple little things our homeschool does for the environment is to keep the invasive plant purple loosestrife off our three-acre property, about half of which is wetland. Although purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is beautiful, it can harm native plants as well as wildlife. Purple loosestrife was introduced into North America over 200 years […]
Simple Joys
Summer Plans Part 1: Dream Lists
Summer happens. Days pass, one by one. Some are memorable and enjoyable. Some are boring. And then, suddenly, it’s all over for another year, and all we’re left with are memories. We want those memories to be happy, so every year our family plans the summer. The first step is to brainstorm our dreams. It’s […]
Let’s Play Tag
My friend Kristen tagged me and wanted me to answer these questions: Do you have any special Christmas goodies that you like to make every year? Peppernuts, a traditional Dutch (and German, I think) spicy cookie that is so tiny it’s like a nut. The girls have figured out how to make them gluten-free. Do […]