I have officially found a new favorite author. I read Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Mexican Gothic and loved it! So I tried out a few of her other books and they did not disappoint. I like easy to read books that are fast moving and hook me by the tenth page (I don't ask for much!), set… Continue reading Things I am loving lately
2021 Goal Updates for Week 30
Walk at least 500 miles this year (300 miles down and 200 to go) This week I completed ten miles by walking, swimming, and doing BodyFit by Amy videos on YouTube. I enjoyed the Pilates Strength and the Kettlebell Tabata workouts the most this week. 2. Read more nonfiction and classic books I am rereading… Continue reading 2021 Goal Updates for Week 30
Our Homeschool Plans for 2021
Like usual, I cobbled our homeschool curriculum together from many different sources. I have yet to find one curriculum that fits my kids for all subjects, so we stick to our favorites and are willing to change if something is not working mid-year (I have done it many times) **This year is also a little… Continue reading Our Homeschool Plans for 2021
A Year of Picture Books (July)
We are enjoying finding new books each month to read together. Our picture book choices for July were all over the place once again. We read about a helpful mathematician, a man who loved words so much he wrote a dictionary, a beloved librarian, a man who loved to dance with cranes, and one of… Continue reading A Year of Picture Books (July)
2021 Goal Updates (Week 28)
Walk at least 500 miles this year ( 280 miles down and 220 to go) This week I swam, walked, and then did kettlebell/dumbbell workouts thanks to Bodyfit by Amy on YouTube. My favorite videos were the AMRAP dumbbell and the Soup Can workout. **To make it even more sweet, its free and fabulous! 2.… Continue reading 2021 Goal Updates (Week 28)
My Week (7.10.21)
What I've been reading lately: How a chain reaction starts: I was talking to my daughter about Russian history and then that reminded me of a Russian history class I took in college, so I hopped on Amazon and bought all of the books I could remember reading for that class. So far I have… Continue reading My Week (7.10.21)
2021 Goal Updates – Week 26
Walk at least 500 miles this year ( 260 miles down and 240 to go) This week I swam, walked, and then did kettlebell/dumbbell workouts thanks to Bodyfit by Amy on YouTube. **Its free and fabulous! 2. Read more nonfiction and classic books Read The Lazy Genius if you need help planning, organizing, or making… Continue reading 2021 Goal Updates – Week 26
A Year of Picture Books (June)
We had a lot of variety in our picture books we read this month. We learned about female authors, an Egyptian king (who was a female), a German baker who fought for liberty by baking bread and cookies, the story behind The Cat and the Hat, and an ex-slave who became one of the best… Continue reading A Year of Picture Books (June)
My Week (6.21.21)
What I've been reading lately: I really liked this book. I somehow missed seeing the movie so maybe that helped me to like the book better?? This book tells the story of two travelers who are stranded in an airport due to an oncoming blizzard and make the fateful decision to charter a plane to… Continue reading My Week (6.21.21)
2021 Goal Updates for Week 22
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (220 miles down and 280 to go) This week I pulled weed, walked, and then did kettlebell/dumbbell workouts thanks to Bodyfit by Amy on YouTube. **Its free and fabulous! 2. Read more nonfiction and classic books I really enjoy the way that David McCullough retells a historical… Continue reading 2021 Goal Updates for Week 22
