Creating Simple Magical Childhoods
7 Simple Ways To Parent Peacefully For many parents, peaceful parenting and gentle discipline do not come naturally. It takes a strong will to overcome the instinct to yell or spank, especially if you were raised in that sort of environment. It is possible to become the relaxed, peaceful parent that you envisioned being when […] Read more…
With the holidays fast approaching, it is time to start thinking about buying and wrapping all of those Christmas gifts. The idea of all that patterned paper year after year can get boring, not to mention that it all ends up in the trash bin just moments after the gift opening is done- what a […] Read more…
How To Gardening During The Cold Seasons Homeschooling for us includes many things beyond books, one of my favorite being gardening. Mild autumn days and cold nights do not signal the end of the growing season for us. I am hoping to gather additional produce from throughout the winter and even some cold-hardy produce in […] Read more…
Second Grade Charlotte Mason This year for second grade we’ve jumped full force into Charlotte Mason homeschooling. Prior to this, I considered us eclectic homeschoolers. I relied heavily upon homeschool curriculum. This year we’re using what Charlotte Mason calls “living books”. About Charlotte Mason Homeschooling If you’re unfamiliar with Charlotte Mason I encourage you […] Read more…
Three Essential Elements of a Charlotte Mason Preschool When I first considered homeschooling my children, the Charlotte Mason approach immediately resonated with me. Known for living books, nature study, and outdoor play, the 19th-century British educator set a vision for a rich and beautiful education that I could give to my kids. I imagined […] Read more…
Slow Living Tips For Moms There is a movement brewing, for slow living. The life of a mother is bound to be busy, it’s with intention that we can slow it down. As a parent, you’re always going to have a bunch of stuff on your to-do list – and it can feel never-ending. We’re […] Read more…