Posts by Betsy
Mo Willems’s Pigeon Books: Who Doesn’t Love a Pigeon Craft?
Only Mo Willems can make a Pigeon endearing and hilarious in a children’s book. I first met the Pigeon and the Duckling at a friend’s house. Her son was cracking up over this crazy duo and the way Mo Willems brings their interactions to life. I found a great selection of these Pigeon books at…
Read MoreFantastic Fall Flavors to Spice Up Your Oatmeal
I love the sights, smells, and flavors of fall. With the changing of the weather enters an opportunity to take some of my favorite fall flavors and create some fun mix-ins for fall oatmeal. Whether you’re hosting family for the holidays, or you just want something fresh for breakfast, try these twists on a classic…
Read MoreLatin Nouns Declension Free Printable
This year in our Classical Conversations memory work, we are memorizing the endings for Latin nouns. I love that the CC program takes so much time to really memorize these vital bits of information. Sometimes it’s challenging as a parent to memorize something when you don’t understand its purpose. Before I started studying Latin with my son, I…
Read More17 Reasons to be Thankful for Homeschooling
Life has been crazy at the Strauss house. After our trip to Boston, I was down for the count for the week after with illness. My how life piles up when mom isn’t functioning! I actually was thankful for the opportunity to rest and the opportunity to get a little help from my kids with…
Read MoreBucket List Destination: Niagara Falls State Park
For the past fifteen years I’ve heard my mother dream of visiting Niagara Falls. It surely is a destination that everyone should put on their bucket list. Even though it was 1,400 miles away, driving up to Niagara Falls was well worth the effort. The first moment we reached the railing and looked over the…
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