How to fail your children
Parenting is a huge responsibility and does come with it’s share of ups and downs. We can think that if we read the “right” books or follow a certain list of rules that our children will become strong...
View ArticleKeeping them busy and out of trouble
"If they are not busy being productive, they are busy being destructive"If you know me personally, you might have heard me quoting this a few time. I bet you have had days when you are trying to get...
View ArticleZooey Deschanel inspired look ~ Polka Dots
I discovered Zooey's style after someone mentioned that I dressed like her, since then I have been thinking when I put an outfit together "Would Zooey wear this?".For today's inspired look, I choose...
View ArticleYes, ladies can wear pants too
I wasn't going to be posting about fashion today, but the topic of modesty and the trend of "gender bender" been on my minds, so here we go.I came across "Are "feminine" looks the Future on Men's...
View ArticleAll fun and play
Learning from home is fun and even better when it includes lots of games, right?Educational games are very useful teaching too, and are toys that help kids use their creativity.I know this is a short...
View ArticleAre you in the mood to get yourself organized?
Photo credit here and from I heat organizing websiteSchool has started, fall weather has arrived and I'm in the mood for cleaning, de-cluttering and organizing. Are you feeling it too? I do the spring...
View ArticleAvoiding distractions during school time
We live in a world of constant distractions.Our call phone beeps to inform us that someone left us a text, a like on facebook or an tweet to let us know what is happening right at the moment. Our kids...
View ArticleEasy Monogram Letter Craft
Cooler weather makes me in the mood for organizing, baking and crafting. I don't know about you, but with gray days and spending more indoor time, creating some pretty things to look at does bring a...
View ArticleFavorite Fall Flavor Friday ~ Homemade Curried BBQ Sauce & meatballs
Autumn, the season of warm delicious food has arrived. I am planning to post here on Friday's sharing our fall favorite flavors and recipes. Easy Homemade Curried BBQ SauceWhat you will need:3/4 to 1...
View ArticleMath you see
This year, we are using a new math curriculum Math-U-See. I remember doing "good" in math when I was in school, mostly because I could memorized very well. But teaching this curriculum to the little...
View ArticleEasy Fall outfits
Scarfs, hats, boots, layers are a few things that I love about getting dress in the fall. No need of heavy coat to carry abound, and no need to get the kids snowsuits and boots on and off.Here is a...
View ArticleDIY Serving Tray Makeover
When you think serving trays, you might think breakfast in bed or dinner on the couch. To me, serving trays, always bring tea time in mind.I own a set of 3 wooden trays that I had for a while and they...
View ArticleFavorite Fall Flavor Friday ~ Chicken&Dumpling soup
Summer is lots of fun, plenty of beach time and playing in the parks, but as soon as school starts and the weather changes I feel the business of everyday life sometime a bit challenging. Cooler...
View ArticleLearning on nature walks
I love that I live in a city where nature is so easily accessible. A few minutes drive, and you can but enjoying some glorious walking/hiking trails, the ocean, the rivers, waterfalls and many more...
View ArticleIf your wardrobe could roar
I love animals, they are absolutely beautiful, but wearing clothing that reflect them was not something I thought I would EVER wear. I am fine with wearing bold and bright colors, but animal prints are...
View ArticleFavorite Fall Flavor Friday ~ Tuna Melt
Have you ever look at your watch and think "oh my where did the time go, it's dinner time already" You might have had a really busy day, or are just plumb tired and want somethings fast and easy.Drive...
View ArticleCreative play, a great learning tool
With young one, learning during playtime is the easiest way to incorporate a lesson. While they are having so much fun playing, they are barely noticing that they are learning some new skills.I like a...
View ArticleNot the typical classroom nor student
All I knew about school was desks line up in a row, kids sitting down and teacher standing in front of a black board giving instructions. Naturally, when I started home educating, that is what I tried...
View ArticleAnd the year was 2013
As the new year has begun, I decided to take a bit of time to reflect of the past year. Here are a few highlight of what happened in 2013The mountain of dirty laundry made a disappearance once of...
View ArticleBooks to read in 2014
I always loved reading, if it had words I would read it. Yes, I am the type of person that reads the back of the bottle of shampoo when I can't find anything else to read in a certain room!For the last...
View ArticleLearning some handicrafts skills
Handicrafts, I must admit, were a bit scary for me. Just thinking of adding one more things into our busy schooling routine, one that would require skills that I haven't mastered, was indeed a bit...
View ArticleThe cure for cabin fever
Canadian winters are not always fun, and cabin fever can happen really fast with kids that are used to spend most of their days outdoor.Just for fun, here was one of our cure for cabin feverThe girls...
View ArticleScience girls
We hare a big fan of Charlotte Mason's "living books" approach here, but there is a place for textbooks, like in science. I always enjoyed science particularity Biology and Biochemistry. Physics, on...
View ArticleLets play in the snow
A while ago I came across a blog called 1000 hours outside, and the title in itself was enough to make me want to read more. when you think of spending 1000 hours outside per year the number all the...
View ArticleWe moved
WE have decided to start a new adventure and the one of food blogging nonetheless! Here if where you can find us "Renee's Bistro"Hoping to see you all soon
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