Written by contributor Sarah Small of SmallWorld at Home I am a great lover of family traditions. In fact, my entire master’s thesis was built around the theme of tradition and legacy. I love the stories that are passed down from generation to generation, the bits of family legend, as well as the …
Archives for 2011
Taking a Holiday Break (but not too big of a break)
We are half way through our second official year of homeschooling and we are still finding our way. I suppose we'll always be finding our way. It’s good to keep a beginner’s mind, yes? We’ve learned a thing or two over the last year and a half - like the benefits and challenges of homeschool …
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Weekend Links
The Practical Magic of Early Childhood :: The Waldorf Connection Free Holiday Treats eBook :: 101 Days of Christmas The 5 Best Toys of All Time :: Geek Dad A Silicon Valley School That Doesn't Compute :: New York Times Kids and Creating Stories :: Simple Kids Congrats to the two winners …
Weekend Giveaway: Sparkle Stories
This giveaway has ended and the winners have been contacted via email. Thanks! Today you're in for a treat: an introduction to one of my family's recent discoveries, Sparkle Stories. My three children have fallen in love with these imaginative tales, and I think yours will as well. From …
Creating a Candlelight Christmas
Written by contributor Lora Lynn Fanning of Vitafamiliae One of the most important locations in our home at Christmastime is the dining room. This is where our real Christmas celebration occurs throughout the month. I make sure that even if I don't hang an ornament in any other room, the dining …