The second week of our summer break is coming to a close, but does that mean there’s been no learning taking place? Does education take a back seat to playtime? Absolutely not! Do you think summer is all about fun and games? Well, think again! While having a grand time running and slipping and sliding and cooling off, the children…
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Flower Arranging This week in The Hidden Art of Homemaking Book Study we are looking at the art of flowers, arrangements, centerpieces, creative ways to bring them into your home, your life. (You’ll find all posts on previous chapters HERE) I confess, at first I was a little put off, thinking Mrs. Schaeffer was expecting each of us to…
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While I am in transition mode between one school year and the next, we are filling our days with some fun activities this summer. First on the list is Lego Club. This idea popped up in a brief conversation with another homeschool mom where we were discussing the similarities between our boys. We each have 2 boys with nearly 2…
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In my life this week…I’ve been on the go. A trip to town nearly every day has meant many items on my to-do list have been left undone. In our homeschool this week…the children are enjoying the freedom to follow their pet projects as a we take a break from formal schooling. We have budding film-makers working on their script,…
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Gardens and Gardening In this chapter, Edith Schaeffer takes a practical and creative look at gardening — flowers, vegetables and more –and how you can incorporate it, should incorporate it into your life, your home, wherever you are. Consider the fact that God the Creator chose a garden as the very first home for the very first man, the very…
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