The past couple of years I have considered the following categories when deciding on gifts for my girls. This has really helped when I have seen a great idea that I know they will all enjoy, and not been sure on who should receive it, such as a new board game. Or if I am having trouble thinking … [Read more…]
Okay so December is nearly here. School finished yesterday. And Christmas preparations and celebrations are well underway. Time for me to write up, or type up, what I would like to accomplish on a daily basis. So here it is! Morning Routine Wake up and have my quiet time with the Lord Computer work and … [Read more…]
Memory work we call it here! Some years look different to others, but I just wanted to share what it looks like at the moment. There are two different ways and times in the day that we cover memory work: During our Morning Basket first in the day, we cover passages of scripture, some from Psalms, … [Read more…]
Thought I would share with you what I have been busy reading this month. I have most of these stacked on a side table by my comfy seat in the lounge room. A couple at my desk where I have my quiet times in the mornings, and a couple beside my bed. Some days I … [Read more…]
I like to keep our morning basket in December very short, no longer than one hour. The girls and I have too many other fun things that we simply must do 😉 Here are the items that are in our December basket: Composer – Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Listen during our morning chores or breakfast Bible/Devotionals … [Read more…]
I often need a few new book ideas for my girls to read or to add to our read aloud pile. Thought I would add my favourite book lists that I consult. 1000 Good Book Lists Ambleside Online – choose a level on the left, scroll down to look at the free reads Sonlight – … [Read more…]
Follow my blog with Bloglovin The past few weeks I have been intentional about having my youngest help me in the kitchen. Now they all help with the cleaning up in the kitchen, they have been doing that since they were little 😉 I am referring to the cooking! I haven’t always made a conscious effort … [Read more…]
Okay so this is fairly new to me. Reading for myself! My own education! Whoever would have thought? Now I absolutely love reading aloud to my children and definitely see the benefits in them reading, but I didn’t really see the benefit of reading for myself until recently. I was not a reader when I was a child, … [Read more…]
Just wanted to quickly let you know our favourite Christmas books. We only added these ones last year, and I am so glad we did. These are all excellent living books that I am sure you will love! Mr. Willowby’s Christmas tree Such a delightful book for all ages. I love it! Possibly my … [Read more…]
Okay so look what we found? Can you see them? Baby praying mantis! These were a very exciting find in our yard this weekend. We usually see the adults up to around 12cm long and a beautiful green. So to see these babies so tiny, only about 1cm, and white in colour, was simply amazing. … [Read more…]