Have you ever wondered what the word Frugally means? It’s defined as an economical use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful. Some helpful synonyms to more fully understand it are thrifty, chary, provident, careful, prudent, penny-wise, and scrimping. When I first embarked on home educating little did I know I would be having … Read more
Strategically Overboard I love the holidays. Some people say that my love of them causes me to go way overboard. This is true. I do go overboard, and I love it. Having a mega family is always fun, but having a mega family during the holidays is just plain awesome. There are always tons of decorations, … Read more
Winter Nature study is not impossible it simply requires a little bit of foresight planning and a thermos of something warm to drink. Taking children out to experience the variation of temperature, the winter birds who flit about here and there seeking some shelter and food, or simply visiting the park to sit a while … Read more
Happy New Year! Resolutions. Goals. New Year’s Plans. Call it what you will, but this is the time of year when many of us are reflecting on the past year and looking forward to the next one with great anticipation. I recently read that the reason resolutions don’t work is because the focus is on … Read more
New Year’s Day is one of my daughter’s favorite holidays. The New Year’s Eve day is the one celebration where our daughter is permitted to stay up past midnight, eat plenty of snacks and watch fireworks which are her absolute favorite. She get’s pretty excited about the celebration to mark the new year that takes … Read more