This past week was Homeschool Week at Yorktown and Jamestown. We’ve been before, but Ash was too young to remember, and you can always use a refresher course on historical events, right? We spent one day at Yorktown and the next day at Jamestown. The Yorktown Victory Center now consists of a middle-class-size colonial farm,Continue reading “Roadschool – Yorktown and Jamestown”
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Starting a Book Club
A friend of mine and I decided to start a book club for our oldest daughters who are in middle school. They both love to read, and we think it’s a great idea to challenge them by giving them books to read that they might not pick for themselves. It’s also great to engage themContinue reading “Starting a Book Club”
One picture, many Lightroom presets
I love, love Lightroom. It’s my go to photo editing software. I also have Elements and use it occasionally, but for me that takes too long. One of my dilemmas with photo editing is making choices. I like to make my own edits, but I also like to use presets. And then I can’t decideContinue reading “One picture, many Lightroom presets”
Pinehurst/Southern Pines with my Lensbaby Spark
We were able to go to the towns of Pinehurst and Southern Pines recently. Sorry, no pictures of the golf course. There was snow on the greens. I had my Lensbaby Spark with me to play around a bit. I’m still learning how to get the focus just where I want it and have theContinue reading “Pinehurst/Southern Pines with my Lensbaby Spark”
Cleaning and Homeschooling Don’t Mix…Do They?
Preconceived notion about being a SAHM: “Since you stay at home all day your house should be clean. All the time.” That is a preconceived notion I myself have but only about myself. Not towards any other SAHMs, oddly enough. I expect that every other mom is so busy with her kids that her house won’tContinue reading “Cleaning and Homeschooling Don’t Mix…Do They?”
How Monthly Cooking Works for Us
For several months I’ve been on the once-a-month freezer meal cooking bandwagon. When I first learned about monthly cooking, many years ago, it seemed like the things people were freezing to eat later were chili, soup, chili, another tomato based product, and chili. Not being so adventurous in the kitchen, the idea of cooking onceContinue reading “How Monthly Cooking Works for Us”
Not So SAHM 