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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap-Up: Leeks, Zippers, and Bare Feet

In my life this week…I lost a day. One evening, when I went to fill in Thursday’s to do list, I discovered it was already Thursday evening! No clue how that happened, or when. Something like this has never happened to me before…perhaps it’s age. In our homeschool this week… We’re busy at work and […]

Weekly Wrap-Up: Sinter Klaas and Balance

In my life this week…We’ve been busy preparing for Sinter Klaas, the Dutch Santa Claus.  His special day is this weekend.   This family tradition works for us and has the advantage that our Christmas focusses on our Lord, not presents. In our homeschool this week…  The end of November means the end of NaNoWriMo.  That […]

Weekly Wrap-Up: This, That, and Veggies

In my life this week… With Sinter Klaas visiting our home next week, I have my mind going in dozens of different directions. In our homeschool this week… We did some schoolwork, some NaNoWritMo writing, crafting, and lots of reading aloud. Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…  Crafting goes well with reading aloud.  The […]

Weekly Wrap-Up: Reading Week

In my life this week…Books, books, and more books. In our homeschool this week… Besides entering a Remembrance Day contest and working on their NaNoWriMo projects, the children read.  Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share… If you’ve never tried a reading week, do.  It’s a great break for everyone and can jumpstart all sorts […]

Weekly Wrap-Up: Writing and Veterans

In my life this week…  After washing windows and swimming laps, I needed to rest for several days.  It worked out beautifully because a whole stack of reading material was waiting for me.  We had warm weather much of the week, but when we needed to turn the fire on everyone seemed to relax.  This […]