Jewish History Homeschool Unit Study

Last spring, we went to two live musical productions of “The Sound of Music”. We really enjoyed the performances! When one of the theater companies announced that their next performance in the fall, would be “Fiddler on the Roof”, I immediately bought tickets. One thing led to another, before we went to see the live … Continue reading Jewish History Homeschool Unit Study

To Love A Beast

To Love A Beast: Once Upon A Time In Texas: Book One by Karen Witemeyer Book # 7 for 2026 I typically don’t read much fiction for myself. I read aloud and listen to fiction with my family while most of my books for myself are nonfiction. I have read a string of kind of … Continue reading To Love A Beast

Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad

“Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad: the perspective shift that could completely change the way you mother” by Abbie Halberstadt Book #6 for 2026 Another read-along with my friend MM. We met up for iced lavender cream chai teas to discuss chapters 1-7, chapters 8-11, and chapters 12-14. This was a great book … Continue reading Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad

Great American Campout 2026 & Scorpion Hunt Hike

Feature photo by my oldest son, age 16. We had a fun opportunity to join a group campout for the Great American Campout last weekend. It was fun to see old friends and make new ones. It was really windy but we managed to wrangle the tent up! There were fun ice breaker games, yard … Continue reading Great American Campout 2026 & Scorpion Hunt Hike