Four of my five children know how to do their own laundry. Some still need help, but overall, they're well on their way to having this important life skill. As with most skills, it didn't happen overnight, but here's how the process looks at our house. First, I involve the child in laundry day. Even before they do anything on their own, they see me moving baskets, and they hang out on the bed while I'm folding. Pretty soon they start with simple things like folding kitchen rags in half … [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...]
Books And Things: May 2018
May was a good month for my entertainment. I've been biding my time until we start really kicking things into gear for our move, which means I needed something to keep me busy and distracted. Books Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. I won this fancy illustrated edition in a giveaway from Donna of I Am Your Rabbit. It came with 4 gifts, to be opened at certain points in the story as marked by little post-it notes. This was such a fun prize! It actually got me reading faster because I was curious … [Read more...]
Recipe: Italian Skillet with Eggplant and Mushrooms
Some of my favorite meals include eggplant. Things like Sausage and Roasted Eggplant Pasta. Ratatouille. The veggie lasagna that was my first meal in Paris. Yum. I'm drooling just thinking about them. My children, on the other hand, are not as big of fans. But sometimes, I make recipes with eggplant anyways, because I'm the mom and because it's important to teach them to eat the rainbow. I wanted to make a meal with similar flavors to my Sausage Spinach Skillet, but a meatless version. So … [Read more...]
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