Someone I follow on social media did this and I thought it was genius! I love seeing what others are getting for their kiddos (I get the best ideas or find new things when others do this) so I thought I’d do it for ours as well. For context, we don’t do Santa and we […]
november – adoption awareness month
November is National Adoption Awareness Month and most people will draw a smiley face on their hand (it’s part of how we got our logo idea). But a smiley face just doesn’t feel authentic to me right now when I think about adoption… Our adoption journey has had smiles & hearts full of awe, gratitude […]
our paperpie book haul – october 2023
If you’ve been around a while, you know I’m all about quality (and affordable) kid books. Early on, I latched on to PaperPie’s activity books and man, are they treasured in our home. My kids especially like their Sticker Books & Coloring Books. PaperPie offers lots of other activity options, but these two specifically have […]
chicken and sourdough dumplings soup recipe
A cozy, delicious and healthy soup that will definitely be added into your rotation. Ingredients Instructions The Sourdough Dumplings recipe is from Farmhouse on Boone – I take no credit for the recipe but can attest to their deliciousness! Ingredients Instructions
meet appa
Getting another dog, much less a puppy, was not on my radar. I wasn’t looking. But Sunday afternoon (11.12.23) we welcomed a new puppy into our family and it could not feel more right. A homeschool-friend of mine recently moved and in the midst of sharing their new home, she shared a family picture that […]
nature day forest school – preparing for winter (hibernation)
Our theme for this Fall unit is Autumn. We have learned about pumpkins, harvest, woodland animals and today we focused on hibernation. We had to live out our motto “there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes!” because of the non-stop drizzle this morning. We popped the canopy tent up and huddled underneath for our lesson. […]
nature day forest school – woodland animals
Our theme for this Fall unit is Autumn. We have learned about pumpkins, harvest, and today we studied woodland animals. We started with our lesson which was a roundtable discussion of what animals the kids knew were forest animals and then we read a book that highlighted the forest friends we talked about. Our snack was a really […]
retreet resort in scottsboro, alabama
ReTreet Resort is an enchanting resort that offers a unique experience surrounded by the stunning landscapes of Lake Guntersville. Nestled among the trees, they have several beautifully designed treehouses, glamping tents, and tiny cottages. Whether you’re seeking a romantic escape, a family-friendly getaway, or a serene solo retreat, their resort has something special to offer […]
nature day forest school – harvest
Our theme for this Fall unit is Autumn. Last week we learned about pumpkins, and today we studied harvest. For our lesson we read a book that highlighted a variety of cultures and how they harvest food and celebrate the harvest season. The first Thanksgiving was three days of eating, festivities and gathering. Our snack was a […]
four delicious soup recipes – part one
Soup season is upon us and I am all about it! I’m currently leading a women’s small group with our church and I’ve deemed that our weekly soup night. Each week I make a different soup and every time the ladies ask for the recipe 🙂 so I decided to share the goodness and round […]