When we first started homeschooling (my oldest was 5 years old), we used Five in a Row. One of their suggestions, was to put labels of the picture books on a map to teach kiddos about geography. I loved this idea. In fact, I liked it so much that we still haven’t outgrown it! I … Continue reading Book Map
I didn’t really use a recipe - I used to have one - I went off of muscle memory. Bon appétit 
Any “Seinfeld” fans out there? In a classic holiday episode George’s family celebrates “Festivus”, a made-up holiday. The idea came from one of the writers for the show, whose father had invented it in real life. Anyways, one of the Festivus traditions in the show was “the airing of grievances” where everyone went around the … Continue reading The Airing of Grievances
My friend G.B. renamed “care packages”, “love boxes”. I like it. We have enjoyed both sending and receiving such parcels. The only thing better than receiving a care package, is when it contains hand-made delights! our new little mushroom lives with some pumpkins that my mom made a few years ago miniature stationary!!! with foil … Continue reading Handicraft Gifts – Love Box – Care Package – Kindness
I usually try to take our family Christmas card photo on an overcast day. Overcast is the perfect lighting for outdoor photos. We were all set to do the photos on a nice overcast day, but then it started raining and I only snagged a couple practice shots of the kiddos. I loved the idea … Continue reading Family Christmas Photoshoot 2024
heavens to betty 