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Visiting Kingston, New Brunswick (Kingston Peninsula)

Part of the adventure of visiting the Kingston Peninsula in New Brunswick, is the ferry ride that carries you over.  Yes, the Peninsula is accessible by land, but the excitement…

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A Closer Look at Cows

During our time using “The Playful Pioneers” curriculum by The Peaceful Press, we spent a lovely week studying cows and I thought I would share our adventure with you! First…

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“A Little Golden Book” Favorites

These books will always hold a special place in my heart as they have been read to our girls repeatedly since they were born.  The gorgeous illustrations, the beautiful text…

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Most loved Toys

Our favorite toys and crafts that have stood the test of time and are on repeat throughout the year.  The ones pictured above are as follows, balance blocks (Happy Place…

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Our Favorite Homeschool Language Arts Resources

We have always read to the girls, always and always. Sometimes we read books, sometimes we read recipes, directions, road signs, labels, song lyrics, texts from grandma…you name it, we’ve…

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A Closer Look at Snowflakes

We always kick off the first week of Winter with a snowflake study and this year was no different.  We decided to give the classic paper snowflake a twist when…

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A Closer Look at Sheep

After reading about Almanzo’s day sheep shearing in “Farmer Boy” by Laura Ingalls Wilder ( “The Playful Pioneers” curriculum), we were inspired. We used “Farm Anatomy” by Julia Rothman to learn…

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A Closer Look at Germs

We were all hit with a cold bug at the same time, which means all four of us were couch-bound, tissue-in-nostril, moaning and fevered at once!  It was a super…

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    Apple-soaked Overnight Oats with Rougemont

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    Easy mornings brought to you through a paid partnership with Rougemont, the apple juice specialist in Canada since 1959.  Our favorite Canadian apple experts have launched their new Apple Pear juice, a well-balanced flavor that blends the sweetness of pears, with the freshness of apples. The perfect addition to the delicious apple juice range that is already available. With so many apple varieties, each with its own flavor profile, everyone is sure to find their perfect match. No added sugar, just the delicious taste of orchard fruit. Whichever flavor you…

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    December 7, 2017
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    FROSTival in Fredericton, New Brunswick

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    All of Fredericton’s FROSTival family friendly festival fun that you are going to love! FROSTival is one of New Brunswick’s most anticipated winter festivals, and for good reason.  Not only is the list of activities endless, it spans three weekends and has something for every age and ability. Take in world-class musical & theatrical performances, outdoor skating, snow tubing, skiing, snowshoeing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, incredible art galleries & craft workshops, pancake breakfasts & morning markets, delicious dining & cozy taprooms all throughout the Fredericton Capital Region.  Here’s the roundup of…

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    Our visit to the Anne of Green Gables Museum ( & Matthew’s Carriage Rides)

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    A Closer Look at Pigs

    December 5, 2017
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    A Closer Look at Bees

    March 11, 2018
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    WriteStories by Scriptive Writing Program Review

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    A “WriteStories by Scriptive” Writing Program Review As a homeschool family, we recognize the value in keeping learning fresh and interesting. With the girls entering middle school and high school respectively, it would be easy to continue with the same schedule and curriculum that has been working all along. But, we don’t want to merely go through the paces in their educational journey, we want them to be inspired, excited and challenged by what they are learning. When it comes to writing, we know the importance of having strong spelling…

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    Our Favorite Board Books (Not just for Babies)

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