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    Charlotte Mason on Play

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    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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  • Thankfulness: The Real Things Haven’t Changed

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    ~Thankfulness~ “The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” ~Laura Ingalls Wilder   I have been working on a unit study about life in Frontier America. I am amazed by the pioneer’s courage and their simple faith. Thankfulness…the real things haven’t changed. Their gratitude for the smallest graces is something we can all reflect on and aspire to. What simple pleasures are you thankful for today? My quick list: ~Laughter ~Hot Coffee ~The smell of baking bread ~Salty, roasted pumpkin seeds ~Music ~The change…

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  • ~Words for Wednesdays~ Friendship, a tremendous thing

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    ~Words for Wednesdays~ Friendship..a tremendous thing “You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing. I wove my webs for you because I liked you… A spider’s life can’t help being something of a mess, with all this trapping and eating flies. By helping you, perhaps I was trying to lift up my life a trifle. Heaven knows anyone’s life can stand a little of that.” ― E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web

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    Making Memories

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    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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