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Charlotte Mason on Play
Charlotte Mason on Play… It might just surprise you what she had to say ! “Let the mother go out and PLAY !” Charlotte Mason understood a lot about children….she also understood a lot about moms. I found this to be some advice that I need to take to heart! “If mothers could learn to do for themselves what they do for their children…we should have happier households. Let the mother go out to play! If she would only have courage to let everything go when life becomes too tense, and just take a day, or half a day, out in the fields, or with a favourite book, or in a picture…
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Are you a GOOD mom ? Encouragement for all moms
Are you a GOOD mom ? –> Encouragement for Moms <– (I added that in case you were waiting for confirmation that you aren’t 🙂 )
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Fall Leaves Activities
~Fall Leaves Activities for All Ages~ Fall leaves make me want to create something beautiful! They’re some of the most beautiful artworks in nature. Nearly every color can be found. Even here in central Texas, our leaves have begun to be painted in warm yellows and oranges. While doing some reading for this post, I realized that there were lots of great ideas for activities to learn about leaves for the Littles crew, but not as many for the older crowd. Hopefully, you and your family will enjoy this mini fall leaves “unit”. Really, this is just a list of activities and reading, and would be a great days…
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Making Memories
Making Memories What is your happiest childhood memory? Really. Stop and think hard. Close your eyes and remember. Think of the all the little details. It will make you smile. Even today. Ever think of how your own children might answer this question someday? Every day, we have the opportunity to create memories with the people we love. It doesn’t have to involve expensive vacations or extravagant gifts…just some thought and some time and lots of love. Get creative ! I have two (update: THREE😱) kids in their 20’s. Every year they ask if we can still carve pumpkins. It’s a tradition. They bring their friends…we laugh…throw pumpkin guts…make a huge,…
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Fun Fall Family Activities
All that is FALL is my Friday Favorite today! I LOVE FALL ! The cooler weather, breezy and brisk; the beautiful colors, reds and rusts; cozy sweaters, hot spiced ciders, and roaring bonfires, oh my! It just makes me want to get outside. The change of seasons seems to bring some kind of refreshment to the soul. This Friday’s favorites are all things fall… And just in case you’re a fall fanatic like myself, but are feeling kinda down about the long, lingering, sweltering summer weather, I think you can enjoy these ideas most anywhere in the country. I’m right there with you…it’s still HOT here in Texas. Alas, I lit my…
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