Arizona Unit Study

We’re planning an upcoming glamping road trip to Arizona! We will travel in 3 states, and our plans include visiting 2 National Parks and 3 State Parks, plus some other exciting stops to boot! Needless to say, we’re going to do a unit study to tie in with our adventure. I do so enjoy unit … Continue reading Arizona Unit Study

Kids Sewing Project – Book Pocket Pillow

One of my New Year’s resolutions was to teach the kids to sew pajama pants. We went fabric shopping and bought flannel fabric and I was getting up my motivation to start on them… coincidentally, at that very moment, my friend Esther posted a photo of pillows that her kiddos had sewn. Sing Like Wildflowers … Continue reading Kids Sewing Project – Book Pocket Pillow

Handmade Mini Felt Doll

My 11-year-old daughter has been enjoying hand sewing with felt. The other day, I took the boys for haircuts and she crafted this little cutie while she was home “alone” (with her dad working in his home office). The doll has several outfits and accessories like hair ties, a handbag, a jump rope, and a … Continue reading Handmade Mini Felt Doll

Winter Reading Challenge completed 2023-2024

Family/Kid Challenge: we read together (at least one child and one parent) 55 days and got ourselves a new family game as our prize. B found the game while we were on a TJ Maxx shopping expedition. Teen/Adult Challenge Be an Extreme Book Nerd ✅ Read a nonfiction book: This was a really interesting book … Continue reading Winter Reading Challenge completed 2023-2024