by Ingrid | Jan 6, 2017 | Good on the tastebuds, Homeschool, Uncategorized
This kid. He’s wiggly. On the move. A bit distracted. Math takes him an e.t.e.r.n.i.t.y. I’ve heard of some mamas knitting while teaching to help them maintain patience. Hmmmm…might need to try that. At some point he moved to the floor with his...
by Ingrid | Jan 4, 2017 | Favorite Reads, Good on the tastebuds, Homeschool, Homestead Life, Simply Domestic, Uncategorized
Day 3 of the school week included some of the following. MATH!! And the kids all cheer. 😉 Elias is working on double digits addition, clocks, measuring… Espen is plugging along on writing the number after/before, skip counting, money… After math, we headed...
by Ingrid | Jan 3, 2017 | Crafting Concoctions, Homeschool, Uncategorized
With the start of a new year, I thought I’d share a bit more about what goes on in our homeschool days. Homeschooling is such a curious thing…those of us already homeschooling always want to know what fellow homeschoolers are doing…and those of us...
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by Ingrid | Sep 20, 2016 | In the Kitchen, Uncategorized
The harvest is in!! I’ve been canning up a storm around here…it is steamy work but so worth it to see the pantry fill. “Fresh” peach cobbler in February? Yes please!! Tomato basil soup all year round? For sure. Nothing liked canned goods to...
by Ingrid | Aug 26, 2016 | Favorite Reads, Homeschool, Uncategorized
Near the beginning of summer I saw that Read Aloud Revival was joining up with Jamie Martin at Simple Homeschool, for a summer reading club. Jamie just released her book “Give Your Child the World” and so it was a chance to “travel” the world via books. It was...
by Ingrid | Mar 30, 2016 | Simply Domestic, Uncategorized
With being home a lot during the day, we were having an issue. The issue of the tidy room. I was sick and tired of having to tell multiple times, aka NAG, set timers, threaten, bribe…ANYTHING to get the kids to clean their room. And so yesterday I decided enough...
by Ingrid | Mar 25, 2016 | Crafting Concoctions, Homeschool, Uncategorized
Yesterday, we got our math, reading, and writing done right away in the morning. So that meant we got to spend the rest of the day thinking about Easter projects. {Trying to promote the benefits of getting work done first thing! Sometimes I’m a waaay better...
by Ingrid | Mar 24, 2016 | Crafting Concoctions, Homeschool, Uncategorized
We are big playdoh fans around here. I’m not one to shy away from a little mess and it keeps the kids entertained for LONG periods of time. All ages like it. BAM! I’m a fan. I came across this great color wheel activity and knew we had to do it sooner than...
by Ingrid | Mar 21, 2016 | Homeschool, Uncategorized
I love that on Mondays we have co-op. I am so incredibly grateful for this group of people that all work together to make this homeschooling adventure something doable and FUN. The first 3 Mondays of the month, our homeschool meets at a local church. Elias attends the...
by Ingrid | Mar 16, 2016 | Gardening, Good on the tastebuds, Homestead Life, Uncategorized
I love finding local gems in our area. Local people doing things they love in the coolest way. Maple Leaf Orchard is one of those places. It’s located in beautiful Spring Valley WI. My husband noticed last weekend that they were out making maple syrup in their...
