I wasn't going to sign up for The Story Siren's 2011 Debut Author Challenge. Granted, it sounded like fun and would easily fit with some of the other reading challenges we are doing. However, we constantly have a list of books waiting to be read, and my children already have quite a list for us... Continue Reading →
Every year we buy special ornaments for our Yule tree - one for us and one for each of our children. The intent is that when the kids are grown, they will have some holiday decorations to take with them. A few years ago, I realized that in a short span of time some years... Continue Reading →
And in my newly found attempts to relax and take care of myself better, I will be adding yet one more challenge to my life. Oxymoronic, no? A little fluff adult reading might be just what I need. My reading tends to lean towards children's books with the kids, parenting books, reference books, and scientific... Continue Reading →
The idea of knitting has been a romantic one for me. I so often see others knitting, relaxed and calm in their craft. The reality for me, however, was nothing of the sort. I first tried knitting when my oldest was three years old. I wanted to learn how to knit in case he wanted... Continue Reading →
Peggy Orenstein, an award-winning writer, author, and speaker concerning issues affecting girls and women, is set to come out with a new book, Cinderella Ate My Daughter, this week. As an author with reportedly over 20 years of writing about women's issues, I expected more from the book. Written in a blog-like manner, it tends... Continue Reading →
We are a family of bibliophiles. We love books. I was an exceptionally early reader and have been reading ever since. It was naturally something I wanted to share with my children. So, we are entering For the Love of YA's 2011 Young Adult Reading Challenge. Is it considered a challenge if we would be reading... Continue Reading →
Photo by Darren NaylorToday was our second snow day in the past couple of weeks. As unschoolers, snow days don't affect us quite like other families. We don't have to worry about getting kids to school or not getting them to school. Life goes on, and we merely have a fun home day. The... Continue Reading →
Daemon's Books is sponsoring a 2011 Harry Potter challenge, where everyone is challenged to read the Harry Potter series each month. Its sister site, Daemon's Movies, is sponsoring a parallel challenge to watch all of the Harry Potter movies. This seemed perfect for our Harry Potter loving family. I first picked up Harry Potter and the... Continue Reading →
Normally when our family celebrates Halcyon, we light our candle every evening. This year, I began lighting the candle every morning. That one candle brought warmth and light to our home and brightened my day all day long. I continued my new ritual until the Solstice. My children noticed and reminded me the mornings we were home... Continue Reading →
Signing all done does not signify the end of the mama only portion of bathtime. Signing all done as big as your tiny little arms will allow, while exceptionally cute, still does not signify the end of the mama only portion of bath time. Thank you, but I tend to prefer my baths duck free. Oh,... Continue Reading →
living peacefully with children 