It’s the most wonderful time of the year…

When you’re a homeschooler the most wonderful time of the year isn’t in December when snow is falling, carols are being sung and children are so excited for the birth of Baby Jesus presents. The most wonderful time of the year is near the end of the summer when you get to plan for the upcomingContinue reading “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”

Bounty out o’ the oven…aka I baked bread!

While attempting to eat healthier and eliminate gross amounts of preservatives and refined foods from our diet I started looking at the nutritional information on packaging. It is well known that my husband has long cared more for what’s in our food than I have. Me looking at the back of packages at the groceryContinue reading “Bounty out o’ the oven…aka I baked bread!”

A couple more newbies

I just have to say the three of you who still read this blog did NOT comment on my clever use of literary witticism the other day! 10-word sentences! There’s another fashion blog I just started following. I appreciate her sense of style and creativity and I can’t believe I didn’t think of it theContinue reading “A couple more newbies”

The French Tutor: How do you say “Shame on me?”

Ok, so the tutoring session went really well today. Our tutor showed up on time and had everything prepared. We sang songs, baked cookies, colored, worked on a poster board, learned new words, played a game. And she stayed longer than an hour. She spoke mainly French but she knew the kids were totally notContinue reading “The French Tutor: How do you say “Shame on me?””

The French Tutor

There comes a time when you have to admit your limits and weaknesses and heed the call for reinforcements. That time of admission, for me, was several years ago, but I only recently got serious about calling in the reinforcements. For two years we’ve lived in one of the most international cities in America andContinue reading “The French Tutor”

Favorites: recently

Some of my favorite things recently. Pinterest is candy for my eyes and relaxation for my brain. It’s what I like to look at when I want to wind down at night. It’s my glass of wine. Garance Doré is French candy for my eyes. Garance is a fashion photographer and graphic artist (sketch artist?)Continue reading “Favorites: recently”