Ana Lia wanted to learn to sew her own clothes. Using her new sewing machine, she and I spent several days working on her project, and it was an unmitigated success.
Category: Charlotte Mason
Learning New Skills for the Joy of It
I learned to draw and to crochet over the last year, not so that I could be more productive but so that I could enjoy more activities.
The New (To Me) World of Classical Culture
As part of our homeshcool this year, we dove into some of the classics, including painters, composers, and poets.
The Beginning of Our Reading Journey
Learning to read seemed very natural to me, until my daughter decided that she wanted to learn – and we hit roadblocks at every turn.
Book Review: The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart
I love reading nonfiction books, but I am not magnetized to them the way I am to novels. However, I had a hard time putting this one down. There were so many nuggets to help me flourish in my relationship with my kids. Highly, highly recommend.
A Connected Christmas: Our Exploration for Family Traditions
Christmas as a holiday has felt weird for me since we had children, never quite knowing what we wanted to include. This year we began searching for the right fit.
Choosing to Live Life Rather Than Live Anxiety
There are times I have to choose to prioritize my mental health, and there are other times when my anxiety needs to take a back seat.
Book Review: Laying Down the Rails by Sonya Shafer
“Discover the secret to smooth and easy days!” This quotation on the back of the book caught my attention as seemingly overpromising. But this book really does provide that…through a lot of focus, investment, and hard work.
At the Beginning of Our Homeschooling Journey
We are only just beginning our homeschool journey, but we have had some twists and turns already. I’m looking forward to the many that are to come.