I saw these babies 10 for $1.77 today and couldn't resist! Visions of limeade and key lime pie have been dancing in my head all day. As supper was cooking, I decided to concoct something special for dessert. I searched the Internet for some inspiration but couldn't find the perfect fit of a … Continue reading Lime Pie (Without a Plan)
We've all heard of "beach days", but I must admit I prefer "beach evenings"...like this one... My favourite time to visit the beach has got to be early evenings! I'm not much for the heat of midday or having to slather on the sunscreen. But an hour at the beach after supper, before bedtime is … Continue reading Beach Evenings
We started fairly strong in Geography this year, and then in the final term it kind of became one of those subjects I didn't have a good game plan for. In addition to using our map to locate places mentioned in the books we were reading, here are some other resources we used specifically for … Continue reading Year in Review – Geography
Ahhhh, lupines - that sure sign that summer has come again to this gem of an island! Every June those pink, purple, and creamy lovelies pop up in ditches and neglected fields throughout this province. They remind me of long drives in the country and the excitement of school ending for another year. They remind … Continue reading Nature “did-you-knows?” ~ LUPINES edition
Having concluded our first year of homeschooling, I actually feel like I could unashamedly shout from my rooftop that I homeschool and I love it. But it wasn't always so! When we were taking our initial steps down this path, I wished I could homeschool "undercover". I wished I could somehow keep this whole experiment a … Continue reading Undercover Homeschooler (Our Homeschool Experiment ~ Part 3)
My Peace in the Puzzle 