Hello friends! It’s been four years since I’ve posted here, and even longer since my posts contained any stories about my kiddos. While that’s partly due to the general whirlwind that is my life, mostly it’s because my children asked me to take a break from broadcasting their lives to the general public . Recently, […]
Outschooling
One thing I love about unschooling is that it’s never boring! Just when I think we’ve got our groove on, my kiddos get older and interested in new and different things. It certainly keeps me on my toes…and I wouldn’t have it any other way! This year has been a turning point for my three […]
uCurriculum: Learning Experiences Designed for “U”
I’m so excited to share my latest adventure…designing online classes that are based on the unschooling philosophy! As my kiddos have gotten older, I’ve really enjoyed sharing my passions with them. For better or worse, they are now fans of Broadway musicals, American Sign Language, Jane Eyre, and the television reality show Face Off. (Wow, that […]
Our Favorite Nursery Rhymes & Fairy Tales
I’m a big believer in sharing fairy tales with my children. These stories are woven throughout our culture, and I want my kiddos to be familiar with them. BUT, I’m also a big fan of exploring fairy tales with a twist. In this list, you’ll find some of our favorite traditional fairy tales, but also […]
Picture Book Picks…Our 50 Faves
I’ll let you in on a little secret…one great thing about having four kiddos is that I have a really, really good excuse for my enormous collection of picture books. It’ll be a lot harder to explain when the kids are grown and gone and the books remain – at least until the grandchildren come along! […]