As this school year started, I saw designated learning spaces in people’s homes everywhere I looked online. I’ll admit it: I was a bit in awe of all the organization. In our small house, my kids and I constantly shifted where we did our projects and work (and it’s constantly messy). We may not have […]
When and Why You Should Talk to a Doctor About Varicose Veins
We were on a family vacation up in Northern Michigan when I first realized that I had problem: those veins that were bulging in my calf? They were getting worse. One look at them and my mother-in-law told me what they were: varicose veins. At age 35, I didn’t believe her, at least not at […]
Letter to My Kids As We Start The School Year at Home
To my darling kids – I know this isn’t what we thought this was school year going to look like. I remember, back in January, talking about how the next school year was going to be different. We talked about how you, little miss, were going to finally be in full-day school. We talked about […]
The Decision to Homeschool Wasn’t An Easy One
My husband and I were down to the wire in deciding what to do. We needed to commit to a decision on school: would we take the hybrid option (half in-person and half remote)? Fully remote? Or would we officially homeschool? (Not just crisis learning, which is what happened this past spring). I’ll be honest. […]
The Power of Boredom: Why My Kids Are Regularly “Bored”
Don’t get me wrong. I love putting together fun activities and games for my kids. I also think it’s pretty clear from this here blog that I’m a fan of crafts with my kids too. But I also think boredom is important too. That’s why I’m also a big fan of stepping back and letting […]