Winter Reading Challenge 2024-2025

We don’t live in Idaho anymore, but I just love the Idaho Falls library reading challenges! The library itself is really beautiful and has an indoor Koi pond. Perhaps the ambience adds to the creativity of the librarians there. Obviously, we can’t get the prizes from the library and we can’t do all of the … Continue reading Winter Reading Challenge 2024-2025

Christmas Decor at My House

Hi friends - thought I’d take y’all on a little tour of my Christmas decor. My daughter (age 12) was chomping at the bit to get out the bins of decorations. 😁 These are handmade heirlooms that my mom made. Click this link: A Beary Merry Christmas (if you want to read more about this … Continue reading Christmas Decor at My House

Christmas Movies

December movie nights are in full swing at our place. Here’s a few of our faves: these cuties are ready for another movie night 🍿 What’s your favorite Christmas movie(s)?

The Family Under the Bridge

I have a terrible head cold: sore throat, cough, runny nose, headache, and my ears hurt. I’m stocked up on Kleenex, cough drops, Gatorade, ramen, ibuprofen and NyQuil. I’m grateful for a comfy couch and cozy blankets and mugs of warm beverages and a box of Christmas themed DVDs. I’ve canceled 4 fun Christmassy events … Continue reading The Family Under the Bridge

Book Map

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