Math resources
There was a time when I used to get a little annoyed when people would ask what curriculum we use as soon as they found out we were homelearners. I think the reason it bugged me was because I knew that...
View ArticleA fun experiment
Amanda, this is your three pounds of chocolate. How well do you trust me with it? (I expect to see her knocking on my door within the hour) ;-)
View ArticleDays at home at home with kids
I love getting a day at home at this time of year. Yesterday we had the whole day at home and it was lovely. It wasn't just a regular quiet kind of day at home - there were "Big Doings" going on. We...
View ArticleSnow day and first snowman of the year
Many of you know that our friend Katherine moved away from us this past Summer. She moved to a somewhat colder climate and so a few weeks ago when it snowed there I, being the kind of friend that I...
View ArticleBeautiful hand-crafted bags
Women have always amazed me. I find it fascinating to watch just how capable women are. Amongst our many, many talents we give birth to new beings - how much more amazing can we get? ;-)I am blessed to...
View ArticleGood movie?
My husband and I watched this movie a year or two ago so I already knew the storyline. I knew full well that watching it would likely mean tears for me. Quite often when I watch movies with S he...
View ArticleAn exciting weekend
During these past few months, I've spent almost every spare moment in my sewing room, preparing for Winter Cache - an art and craft sale that took place last weekend. I sewed while my babes were...
View ArticleA brief introduction!
I realized after I just jumped in and added a new post to this blog, that some of you reading this won't know who I am. I thought that maybe a quick introduction is necessary so here goes! My name is...
View ArticleFavourite Tiger Butter Recipe
Last year E made tiger butter to give as a gift to some of his favourite males (we always find it easy to think of gifts for the females in our family but the guys prove a bit tougher). He loved making...
View ArticleToy flashback
I have a weakness for toys from the early seventies. The boys and I were out sledding in town the other day and decided to pop into one of our favourite thrift stores. They immediately spotted this -...
View ArticleThe crafting elves are busy!
We have been busily preparing for Solstice around here - 2 more days to go! Last night I went into the den and Z said "You can't come in here Mom!" So I went into the living room and sat down and...
View ArticleA whole lotta stomping
About a month ago we all watched the DVD Pulse, A Stomp Odyssey. We really enjoyed it and E stomped around afterwards making his own rhythms. We ordered Stomp Out Loud from our library and finally got...
View ArticleLentil Quinoa Soup
Yummy! I found this slow cooker recipe last night in the January 2009 Alive Magazine and happily had all the ingredients to make it.I made it first thing in the morning, so the delicious smell wafted...
View ArticleI'd like you to meet Charlotte
I worked on this sweet little girl for many nights leading up to Solstice! She was made using the Wee Wonderful pattern available here. I had never made a doll before and she was not difficult, but it...
View ArticleThings I have been lovin' all January
My family has had the most wonderful month...lots of sunshine, hiking, swimming and snorkelling, fresh eating, outdoor time, beach time and relaxing. It was just exactly what we needed. I have so...
View ArticleQuick and easy from the bread machine
And did I mention delicious??My hands are really sensitive to moisture, especially in the winter, so I try to stay away from things that leave my hands wet for extended periods of time. This is why...
View ArticlePopcorn!
Here's a fun book to read if you are a popcorn fan. The boys and I read it and then, strangely enough, we started to feel a bit peckish...we needed a snack.It seemed only sensible to have popcorn. E...
View ArticleDoes size matter?
Well...if you like chocolate it does. :-)Have you ever seen anything so amazing? Me neither. I didn't know there even was such a thing as a chocolate bar this big. Thankfully I have a friend who is...
View ArticleClear out your fridge (and freezer) chili
With the Spring sale from Rancho Vignola coming up, I wanted to be sure I had ample space to store my goodies. I had chili at Heather's not too long ago, and although I ate my fair share, with so much...
View ArticleA fun book
E is really enjoying reading this book aloud to me. It is full of lots of silliness and has really fun illustrations. It is the story of a young wolf going out on a sort of coming-of-age journey; it is...
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