Oxbow Nature Study Area – Hike

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool

Hike #5 for 2025 This was a co-op led hike. I’m thrilled that we’re currently on track for “at least one hike per month” per my 2025 New Year’s resolutions! It definitely helps that a lovely mama from co-op is leading a hiking group. I’m on a texting basis with her so maybe we can … Continue reading Oxbow Nature Study Area – Hike

Birthday Plant

by heavenstobetty, posted in DIY & Home Improvement, Holidays and Special Events, Photography

A friend gave me this cool cutting from one of her plants for my 45th birthday! I think it’s a dwarf umbrella tree (according to my plant ID app). I ❤️ houseplants!

Black Swan Preserve – Hike

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool, Photography, Travel

Hike #4 for 2025 Our oldest requested this hike for his 15th birthday. It was a bit belated. It was also pretty muddy. It had rained for several days and there was a quick break in the rain so we went for the hike. It started raining again as we were getting back to the … Continue reading Black Swan Preserve – Hike

☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🌈

by heavenstobetty, posted in Holidays and Special Events, Homeschool, Recipes

The feature photo is of some shamrock plants at Trader Joe’s. I found this post in my drafts folder - I don’t know why I never published it! It’s from a few years ago. We made these Marbled Matcha Sugar Cookies for St. Patrick’s Day. I love how the green coloring comes from matcha green … Continue reading ☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🌈