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What I've Been Reading: April 2016
Bookworm problems: When all your library book holds come in at once.Here's what I've been reading this month. As always, head over to Modern Mrs. Darcy for many, many more book recommendations.Lizzy...
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Startitis + Free Handmade with Love Tags
I'm not sure if it's because Spring has finally arrived (we're ignoring the snowstorm that occurred at the end of last week) or if something is in the air, but I've got a serious case of Startitis. The...
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Watercolor Sketchbook With Kids
The kids and I made simple, but high-impact sketchbook pages this week. This project is excellent for playing with watercolors. Use it to practice blending colors, or try out other watercolor...
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Mother's Day Printable Bookmarks (and a Giveaway!)
I had a mother who read to meSagas of pirates who scoured the sea,Cutlasses clenched in their yellow teeth,"Blackbirds" stowed in the hold beneath.I had a Mother who read me laysOf ancient and gallant...
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A Finished Sketchbook
Earlier this week, I completed the final spread in a sketchbook. It took me about 6 months to fill the book, though I wasn't working exclusively in the same book during that time. It's so fun for me...
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What To Do With Ripped Picture Books
Do you have a book ripper at your house? We do. He's adorable and so fun, but just can't seem to help himself if any books are left in his room during naptime. This began several weeks ago and I was...
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Book Report: May 2016
It's been a good reading month for me. I abandoned several books (mostly because they were due back at the library and couldn't be renewed) but I still managed to read eight books this month, and for...
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Currently
reading Where'd You Go, Bernadette and loving it. It's fun, entertaining and a pure pleasure to read.Also reading For the Love, a collection of short, easy-to-read and uplifting essays by Jen...
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Snapshots from Lake Powell
The kids and I just returned from a week at beautiful Lake Powell with extended family (for more glimpses at this annual family trip see here, here, here, here and here). I look forward to this...
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Summer Reading Challenge Printable (+ Our Reading Lists for the Summer)
I am so excited to share a Summer Reading Printable AND my kids' Summer Reading Lists with you today. But first, a little background:We homeschool year round with a 6 weeks on, one week off schedule....
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Book Report: June 2016
It's book report time! So far I have read 41 of my goal of 60 books this year. According to Goodreads, that's 14 books ahead of schedule, so it looks like it's going to be an excellent reading year for...
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Nesting
A few weeks ago Ethan pointed out a bird's nest tucked into the eaves of our front porch. Out of curiosity, Jason pulled out the ladder and took a picture of the inside of the nest. Three bright blue...
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Our Summer Morning Time Plan
As I've mentioned before, we homeschool year round. I love this approach for many reasons, but a few of them include:--A slow and steady approach means we spend less time on schoolwork on a daily...
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What I'm Into: June 2016
How can June possibly be over already?. We're currently in the midst of a very busy season. Miss Ellie has swim practice every morning. Getting out the door first thing is a new experience for this...
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Book Report: July 2016
Welcome to my monthly book report! Here I share quick reviews of the books I've finished each month. I'm always looking to add to my to-read list, so please share your recommendations! I'd love to...
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A Peek Into My Sketchbook
I have become such a fan of daily creative practice over the past couple of years. The experience of practicing a skill/ improving a talent has been so richly rewarding for me. I no longer think, "I...
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Five Things for Friday: Queen of Katwe, Summer Fun and Pregnancy Weirdness
1-- Queen of KatweI have fallen in love with the uplifting story of Phiona Mutesi. When I received this book to review, it included a small card with a perfect description of the challenges Phiona...
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Snapshots from Alaska
Jason and I spent the past week in Alaska with most of the adults in my extended family--a dream trip come true. The bulk of our trip was spent in Denali National Park and unfortunately we were among...
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Book Report: August 2016
Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World by Jennifer ArmstrongI am completely fascinated by true survival stories. While Shipwreck is short, it is definitely among my favorites in this genre....
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My Alaska Travel Journal + Tips for Keeping A Travel Journal
While we were traveling through gorgeous Alaska earlier this month I created a travel journal to document the amazing adventures we were experiencing. Creating this journal made the trip much more...
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