Capture the Crazy…Kid Quotes

Overheard during a squabble with her sister... "Sneakers are a species of shoes."    ~Boo (age 6)~  

Instant HOMEMADE Mac ‘n Cheese – it can be done and it is yum!

I have a confession to make.  Despite my passion for homemade EVERYTHING, there is yet one stronghold to overcome in our family's battle towards clean eating.  We have eaten Kraft Dinner (that's Mac 'n Cheese for those of you south of the border, scratching your heads right now) at least once a week for more … Continue reading Instant HOMEMADE Mac ‘n Cheese – it can be done and it is yum!

Homeschool Goals Revisited…how did it go?

Determined to start out on the right foot last year I did something I hate doing...setting goals.  I prefer to just work hard and see how the story unfolds.  But I had this nice homeschool lesson planner all printed out and ready to go, and I couldn't just leave that goals page empty, could I? … Continue reading Homeschool Goals Revisited…how did it go?

Realities of the Nature Walk

Where we live, I had every excuse this past winter to study nature from afar (ie. the comfort of my living room via Internet, TV, or whatever view the patio door afforded us)! Now that summer has finally arrived, I am determined to get out and see what we can see firsthand!  But I must … Continue reading Realities of the Nature Walk