Dive into the archives.
- Mimi’s Hobo Picnic
My mom had a pretty cool grandma. There are many stories told of her zest for life, the love she shared in droves with her family and the creative, clever adventures she would create. I only remember meeting her once, but my mom makes sure her legacy prevails by offering my kids revisits of some […]
- Wildwood
We have been in Idaho at my grandpa’s place this past week. When one comes to ‘The Farm’ time slows and you kind of lose the outside world in exchange for a slower pace and more rustic life. I get here, I cocoon myself in Idaho and never leave, despite the plethora of things to […]
- Allowance
Our kids each get allowance. Early on in my career as a teacher I found a direct correlation between the kids who knew how to count money and kids who get a regular allowance. The ones who get money are usually a little better at counting it, at budgeting, at understanding the value of money, […]
- Homeschool
This summer brings with it a couple of goals. One of my priorities is to get our homeschool going. What does that mean? It means getting our routines and curriculum set, it means assessing my learners and it means making plans and gathering materials. Lots and lots of plans and materials!!! Bradley will be homeschooling […]
- Skykomish
For some reason, Monroe is calling to us, these days. We’ve been out there to pick berries, to collect lumber, to visit friends… We are in Monroe a lot these days! When we find ourselves in Monroe, we find it difficult to avoid the lure of the Skykomish River. Whether or not we have suits […]
