Children’s Safety Scissors & Pencil Grips {a review}

by Meghan // October 18, 2017 // No Comments

Teaching a young child to cut with scissors can be a much dreaded task for any parent-my three year old has finally begun learning to cut paper with The Ultra Safe Safety Scissors from The Pencil Grip, Inc.. What a... Continue reading →

DIY Fall Nature Banner Handicraft {nature craft}

by Meghan // October 3, 2017 // No Comments

This last week in one of our co-op classes we had SO much fun making a DIY fall nature banner. The timing was uncanny! A few weeks ago, we came across a PVC banner printing that we thought was just... Continue reading →

Thin Stix Tempera Paint Sticks- no mess! {review}

Thin Stix Review & Giveaway! {no mess tempera paint in a stick}

by Meghan // May 24, 2017 // 24 Comments

We have been using and *loving* some new tempera paints from The Pencil Grip, Inc.– their Thin Stix 6pk of Classic Colors. These make the most perfect gifts-from stocking stuffers and birthday bags, to “new mama” gifts for toddler or older siblings... Continue reading →

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Enjoying {the gentleness of} a Charlotte Mason Education

by Meghan // April 24, 2017 // No Comments

I have been on a really big Charlotte Mason schooling kick lately. I blame spring; it does this to me! I My kids would rather be outside in nature, reading books and playing in the dirt than inside. And who can... Continue reading →

Homeschool and Childhood: Am I Doing It Right?

by Meghan // March 26, 2017 // No Comments

Several years back I described our homeschool as a Charlotte Mason/Classical approach. We probably lean more in both of those directions, but I am finding more and more we are very eclectic. We use *everything* to school, focusing on living... Continue reading →

How we don’t learn in our homeschool & how I don’t plan {2017 Virtual Homeschool Curriculum Fair}

by Meghan // January 1, 2017 // 8 Comments

Thank you for joining us for the 2017 Virtual Curriculum Fair! This is my first year joining, so I am excited to give snapshots of our homeschool, along with other homeschool bloggers. A big thanks to Susan @ Homeschooling Hearts... Continue reading →

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Homeschool Weekly Wrap Up {October 21, 2016}

by Meghan // November 3, 2016 // No Comments

The past few weeks have been so fun in our homeschool! Everyone is growing by leaps and bounds and I love being being part of it; the big squeeze hugs Mister gives me after each word he reads while exclaiming,... Continue reading →

Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices 2016/2017

by Meghan // July 28, 2016 // No Comments

Aaaah Every homeschool mama’s dream- getting the new school year’s supplies and curriculum all planned out and organized. As you all may know, we *love* Sonlight’s curriculum as our core- Bible, history, and read alouds. We also love their readers... Continue reading →

Weekly Wrap Up: October 29

by Meghan // November 6, 2015 // No Comments

I am so behind on weekly wrap ups, baby updates, etc. I am so sorry y’all! I know many of my readers really look forward to those posts, and I have been seriously slacking since the move…. and the move was... Continue reading →

8.5 month Baby Summary Update {ww37 and babywise schedule}

by Meghan // May 27, 2015 // No Comments

Well, here we are; somehow Ila is 8.5 months old! To think she is closer to 1 year old than a newborn baby … =( It is going by so quickly. But God meant for healthy things to grow, and... Continue reading →