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 β€œalone” (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 βœ… Read a nonfiction book: This was a really interesting book … Continue reading Winter Reading Challenge completed 2023-2024