When Miss H was a baby, I was what you might call an "indoorsy" mom. We rarely ventured outside together, unless it was for a quick spin around the neighborhood to get some exercise. My husband was concerned. He thought a child, even a very small baby, should be rescued from artificial lighting and recycled air. Thankfully, a lot has changed in the … [Read more...]
Swimming With Two Children: SwimWays Baby Spring Float
This post was sponsored by SwimWays as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I started swimming on a swim team when I was four. My sisters tell me that it can't be considered swimming: I mostly crept along the lane line during practices and meets. Fortunately, my swimming skills … [Read more...]
How to Start A Family Nature Journal
Over the past year, the time we spend outside has increased, and so has my appreciation of nature. I used to just look- but now I see. I see the different shades on the petal of a flower, and the shapes that compose a tree's sprawling branch. The habit of observation has finally struck me. It fills me with joy to think that it most likely won't … [Read more...]
The Complete Charlotte Mason Preschool Guide
When I first started implementing the Charlotte Mason philosophy, I thought I could just use what I had learned as a Charlotte Mason teacher and apply it to the early years. But I was oh-so wrong! A Charlotte Mason “preschool” is very far removed from school. Over the past several years, I’ve taken the time to dig into … [Read more...]
Nature Tools for Little Explorers (From Amazon)
As much as I love decluttering and striving for less stuff in my home, I'm realizing that offering kids items to explore with outside adds value to their nature play. Our backyard is strewed with toys and nature tools. Often, when I decide that our home no longer has room for a certain toy or item, it becomes a backyard toy. My children can tinker … [Read more...]
