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Our Preschool Resources

Preschool or Pre-K depending on where you live, is such an incredibly fun stage in the homeschooling journey!  A gentle introduction to reading, writing and basic mathematics seems to be…

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Learn

Our Favorite French Workbooks

We added French classes to our oldest’s school day this year and it has been a success!  We found a great workbook to help keep us on track and we…

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Create, Learn

Free Bird Journaling Page

It doesn’t take long for little ones to discover the thrill of bird watching.  From their first glimpses through windows or on walks, they tend to be drawn to them…

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Learn

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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Learn, Travel

A Visit to King’s Landing Historical Village

We spent a beautiful day exploring King’s Landing this summer and we want to share it with you! What we love about visiting this historical village is that it gives…

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Our Favourite Winter Books

The best winter themed picture books for children that we have come across so far!  We will keep this updated as we find new wintery treasures to share.   Waiting…

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Travel

Visiting Clare/St. Mary’s Bay, Nova Scotia

Lighthouses parked on rugged cliffs, colorful fishing boats navigating harbors, bossy seagulls scouting for their next meals, crabs scurrying to hide under barnacle covered rocks, weathered barns next to gingerbread…

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Our Favorite Spring Books

Spring is in the air and I thought it was time to share some of our favorite picture books to help welcome this new season!  Enjoy! Butterfly Park By Elly…

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    Easy Needle Felting with Children

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    When I first saw a few needle felted items (small animals and foods) I fell IN love.  The texture and whimsy that the wool adds is completely enchanting. I knew we had to give needle felting a try but wanted to make sure we could do it safely, as little fingers and needles don’t mix.  Felting needles are not like regular needles, they have tiny barbs on one end.  When the needle is stabbed into your wool roving, the barbs pull the wool in, but not back out again causing…

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    Free Bird Journaling Page

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    It doesn’t take long for little ones to discover the thrill of bird watching.  From their first glimpses through windows or on walks, they tend to be drawn to them right from the start.  If left at that, this interest may peak and then wane as other interests take over.  If we take the time to fan that flame, even just a little…a limitless source of relaxation, joy and wonder can be opened.   I want to share with you a tool that just may help your little bird watchers along…

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    Easy Pine Cone Bird Feeder

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    We have so much fun every winter, feeding our backyard birds.  With our harsh winters, we love giving them a boost to carry them through the season. Although we have several different feeders, we wanted to try making one ourselves.   We were able to create a beautiful and natural feeder to add to our collection using a pine cone and a few other additions.  Supplies: Pine Cones Natural Peanut Butter Bird Seed  Twine  Birds that stay through the cooler months appreciate having natural peanut butter to help in their fat…

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