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Sibling Fun: 5 Activities To Engage the Youngest Family Members

My favourite days are the ones when we hit on something that both of my children enjoy. Finding those glorious activities that encourage sibling play (especially when one of those siblings is under 2) isn't always easy. Here are a few true family friendly ideas that have worked for us!

Breaking the Cycle of Consumerism

This week, a few musings on simplicity, cleaning out and raising satisfied kids.

How to Reduce Your Stress in 5 Easy Steps

Welcome to a new season! A time when we start to look forward to next year. What will it look like? What will we do differently? If this year has been stressful, here are a few "spring cleaning" tips that can help you move towards simplicity and sanity.

Why Homeschool? Towards Work-Life Balance

There are so many wonderful reasons to homeschool, most of which speak to the benefits to your children. This week, I am sharing one of the best holistic reasons to homeschool: achieving work-life balance. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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Librarian’s Picks – In Praise of Slow

Posted by Kelly on Apr 12, 2012 in Librarian's Picks, Librarian's Picks: Parent Resources | 0 comments

As I’ve mentioned this book a few times now, in various posts, I thought I’d make it official and recommend it as a Librarian’s Pick. Enjoy my review of In Praise of Slowness by Carl Honore.

Sibling Fun: 5 Activities To Engage the Youngest Family Members

Posted by Kelly on Apr 9, 2012 in Inspiration Mondays | 0 comments

My favourite days are the ones when we hit on something that both of my children enjoy. Finding those glorious activities that encourage sibling play (especially when one of those siblings is under 2) isn’t always easy. Here are a few true family friendly ideas that have worked for us!

Tuesday Tutorials – Why Homeschoolers Should Be More Fit Than their Peers

Posted by Kelly on Apr 3, 2012 in Tuesday Tutorials, Tuesday Tutorials: Physical Education | 0 comments

Welcome to this week’s Tuesday Tutorial link-up, Physical Education. Link up your ideas and activities devoted to getting, well, active!

Breaking the Cycle of Consumerism

Posted by Kelly on Apr 2, 2012 in Inspiration Mondays | 15 comments

This week, a few musings on simplicity, cleaning out and raising satisfied kids.

Featured Friday – Adventures in Sustainability on Duskwind Farm

Posted by Kelly on Mar 30, 2012 in Featured Fridays | 4 comments

Today, I am pleased to present an interview with member, Jennifer Lindahl of Duskwind Farm. She recounts her adventures with homeschooling, sustainability and starting a small family-run farm. Enjoy!

Librarian’s Picks – Growing Up Sew Liberated

Posted by Kelly on Mar 29, 2012 in Librarian's Picks, Librarian's Picks: Parent Resources | 2 comments

This week, I thought I’d share one of my favourite arts and crafts books, Growing Up Sew Liberated by Meg McElwee. Popular sewing blogger, Meg is also a Montessori-inspired Mom and educator. Her book is one of my favourites for child-inspired projects.

How to Reduce Your Stress in 5 Easy Steps

Posted by Kelly on Mar 26, 2012 in Inspiration Mondays | 6 comments

Welcome to a new season! A time when we start to look forward to next year. What will it look like? What will we do differently? If this year has been stressful, here are a few “spring cleaning” tips that can help you move towards simplicity and sanity.