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Following the lives of Dawn and Emily as they grow up in a homeschooling environment.

Latest Blog Posts

  • A Photo Update… on Nov 15, 2009 in Dawn Emily our journey

    We’ve been quite busy over the last couple of weeks with everyday life! Dawn had her birthday party and had a blast! We’ve also been out to park days and just exploring life at all it’s glory.

  • Them Be Fightin’ Words! on Oct 22, 2009 in rants

    Ok, so I’m not usually a difficult person. I’m not picky and am easy to please. I often ignore errors as long as they don’t affect me in a way that I’d feel overly upset. This is also the values I’m trying to instil upon Dawn and Emily. (my...

  • Halloween Mini-Unit Study on Oct 21, 2009 in Halloween Seasonal activity ideas in the kitchen

    There are 10 days left until Halloween, and what better way to get kids psyched for the event than to do a unit study on the subject! A bit about Halloween… There are perhaps as many stories about the origins of Halloween as there are people to tel...

  • This Week’s Carnival of Homeschooling is Now Available! on Oct 20, 2009 in homeschooling in the community

    This week’s Carnival of Homeschooling is being hosted by Katherine over at No Fighting, No Biting. She takes us on a lovely tour of Maine, where she summers with her family.

  • Make a Play Kitchen Out Of a Bookshelf! on Oct 20, 2009 in activity ideas

    This adorable play kitchen was designed by Jodie and makes an awesome addition to the family play-room! Read how to make this simple design on Ikea Hacker.

  • How To Start An Advent Exchange With Other Local Homeschoolers on Oct 20, 2009 in activity ideas

    Ever watch the wonder of a child who, during the days leading up to Christmas, gets to open a little flap on his advent calendar daily to reveal a picture or piece of chocolate? Now imagine taking that concept to a higher level! I came across this i...

  • 10 Autumn Crafts to Make With Your Children on Oct 17, 2009 in activity ideas

    Unless you live in a place like Edmonton (Alberta) where we’ve already received our fair share of snow, you are probably admiring the changes that autumn brings onto us. Bring autumn inside with these great craft ideas! 1. Fall wreath This small w...