What's for dinner? Or lunch? What's for snack? What's for breakfast? I don't know about you, but I hear these questions constantly at my house. And while I've been able to cut down on them slightly by having our menu board on the fridge for those who can read, I still always have people asking me what food we're having next. And even once I've taken the step to plan out meals and snacks for seven people (which is a big ordeal), and I've done the shopping (which is an even bigger ordeal), … [Read more...]
Our Family Christmas Ornament Tradition
Ever since I was a little kid, I remember getting a new ornament every Christmas. My mom even had these cute little knitted bags that she would set next to our stockings each year, with our new ornament inside. So when I started having kids of my own, I knew I wanted to continue this tradition myself. This Christmas ornament tradition started because my mom wanted us to have our own personal ornament collections by the time we were grown up and left the house. That way, when we moved … [Read more...]
How Meal Planning Is Helping Make Memories
When your kids are grown and they've left the house, what sorts of things do you want them to remember from their childhood? Maybe that's a heavy question for a Tuesday morning. But I was thinking about this the other day, and about what has stuck with me over the years. One of the things I remember most from growing up is the time spent around the dining room table. I remember back when I was just about seven years old, and my brother was just a baby. My dad got up earlier to go … [Read more...]
2018-2019 Homeschool Curriculum
Can you believe it's almost back to school time? Some local schools have already started - in fact, my husband had his first day of class yesterday. We start our homeschool year on Labor Day, because I like starting at the beginning of September, and that's usually how it works out. Who says you can't start on a holiday? Here's what we are using for our lessons this year. We'll have Jonah in 3rd grade, Matthew in 2nd grade, and Hannah in kindergarten. Elizabeth and Sarah will hang out … [Read more...]
What Worked (and What Didn’t) In Our 2017-2018 Homeschool Year
Every year after we finish school, I like to look back and think about what worked well and what didn't. This year, there were definitely some things we really loved, and some things that just didn't happen like I expected them to. By thinking through what worked and what didn't, I can figure out what to change for next year, so that we can have another successful time of learning! What Worked in Our Homeschool Year Coffeeschooling. For those who don't follow me on Instagram, … [Read more...]
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