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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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Making Chia Seed Jam with Kids

One of the highlights of Summer for us is berry picking.  Whether it’s blueberries and strawberries from our garden, wild strawberries from our yard or blackberries and raspberries that we…

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Our Favorite Thornton Burgess Books

We fell in love with Thornton Burgess’ writings and adventures in nature this year.  The whimsical stories, peppered with actual animal studies and examinations, have captured our hearts.  We’ve laughed…

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Easy Solar System Necklaces

Our study of the solar system would not be complete without a simple craft to remind us of what we had learned.  By studying and painting each planet, the girls…

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Our Favorite Nature Themed Picture Books

A few of our favorite nature themed books for your wild and free family! “Water is Water” by Miranda Paul “The Camping Trip” by Jennifer Mann “Finding Wild” by Megan…

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“A Year of Tales” Curriculum Review

We have been using “A Year of Tales” since the beginning of the school year and we thought it was time we shared a review.  If you follow us on…

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Our Favorite Garden Themed Picture Books

While waiting for the earth to warm and seeds to germinate, we have been seeking inspiration in a few favorite gardening-themed picture books. The girls joined me in creating this…

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Apple-soaked Overnight Oats with Rougemont

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…

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    Easy Solar System Necklaces

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    Our study of the solar system would not be complete without a simple craft to remind us of what we had learned.  By studying and painting each planet, the girls were able recall the different planetary features we had read about.  Crafts and activities can often cement ideas and discoveries into our memory banks like no other method.   Supplies: Twine or String Scissors Wooden Beads (Assorted Sizes) Watercolors and Paint Brushes Sealant Solar System Book (or reference website) After studying each planet and it’s characteristics, begin painting a wooden bead…

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    Easy Paper Snow Cloud Craft

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    Today, we are sharing an easy yet adorable recycled paper craft.  When the clouds in our sky are not producing snowflakes, we turn to these cuties to brighten our day! SUPPLIES: Brown Kraft Paper (we used what we found in a delivery box, the more wrinkled the better!) Hole Punch Chunky Yarn Fork  Scissors White Crayon  Start by doubling up your paper and cutting out your cloud shape.  Any size will do, little clouds hung on doorknobs are adorable and giant clouds hung on the wall are gorgeous too! Next,…

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    Our Favorite “First Readers” Books

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     The very first books that the girls read were BOB Books and Dash Into Learning Books.  I’ll treasure those first little reads forever and ever.  After they mastered those books, I knew I had to light the spark to hopefully ignite their love of reading.  The first books we offer our children have to be captivating enough to keep their attention but also not so challenging that their confidence dims.  Such a fine balance! I want to share our favorites and hope you will share yours!  Mouse Soup by Arnold…

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