Family Life
Visiting the Pioneer Woman’s Merchantile
My mother is guest posting for me today! She met up with her college roommates in Pawhuska, OK to visit the Pioneer Woman’s Mercantile, and she’s sharing her experience. A Trip to the Merc with Old Friends by Liz Williams While looking for a way to connect with friends, a plan came together to visit the…
Read MorePlanting a Fairy Garden to Cultivate Creativity
My youngest turned 11 this past week. I don’t know how time has passed so quickly. Her sister had a “Planty Party” last month, and I’m not one of those moms that throws a party for every one of my kids every year. We rotate around which helps my sanity as well as our budget.…
Read More50 Inspiring Books to Make Arbor Day Celebrations Fun
Trees help clean our air, they provide shade in the summer and homes for animals. Arbor Day is a special day each year where you can celebrate the wonderful benefits of trees. One of my favorite ways to celebrate anything is with a good book! Here are 50 great options for learning more about trees.…
Read More10 Ways to Celebrate J.M. Barrie’s Birthday and Never Growing Up
J.M. Barrie was born on May 9, 1860 and is best remembered for authoring the classic fantasy story, Peter Pan. After experiencing the tragic death of a sibling at a young age, the stories he wrote sought to recapture the happier days when all was right with the world. I can relate to wishing I could go back…
Read MoreApril Homeschool Mother’s Journal 2017
In my life last month… We celebrated my middle child joining the realm of teenagers. I’m not a party throwing pro, so we don’t have parties every year. This year was special. Thankfully we came to an agreement on a party theme, and it all came together beautifully. Check out her “Planty Party”. Celebrating my middle…
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