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Bake a Cake.

Why I love homeschooling my girls: Reason 151.     “Let’s bake a cake, mommy!”   Okay … sure. Why not? It’s Thursday. Snow is falling outside like pretty sparkling, icy flakes in a crystal snow globe. Babies are crawling. Toddlers are toddling. Violin music is playing in the background. Some of our homeschooling books…

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Take time for Tea.

“To have some tea is one thing; to have tea with a creatively set table, candles, music and a beautiful book is quite another.  A cup of tea may temporarily satisfy the palate, but a tea time can satisfy the soul if you take the time to unlock the beauty that is possible there.” ~Sally…

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Mixes.

Today in our home, it was all about canning … and getting ready for the fall fair this weekend …   A little glimpse at some things the girls are entering ….     and yes, Ted has made a return. (If you don’t recognize Ted, he is the infamous bunny who made Alice a…

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Five Little Monkeys…

Speaking of five …   This morning, I found all the girls in Lovelyn’s crib while I was putting away the laundry. Of course, I ran and grabbed my camera … I love that each of them have slept in this crib – one day, hopefully, it will also hold many grandchildren …   (oh,…

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Jamming.

Okay, I’ll admit it. I get all giddy when it’s canning season … this is only my third year of canning but I just love it! There’s nothing like opening your own jar of preserves or canned tomatoes in the dead of winter … very satisfying. And very yummy. If you have never canned before,…

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