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Flowers for Mama – Wordless Wednesday
When the Explorer, 6, returned from recess, he carried with him a surprise for me. He presented me with a bouquet of fragrant wildflowers he’d picked from our yard. ;) “Gratitude is the fairest...
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Snowballs in Late Spring – Wordless Wednesday
Yes, we have snowballs in late spring. I refer to this as a snowball tree, but it’s technically called Viburnum Opulus. I look forward to seeing it blossom every spring. It only stays in bloom for...
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Lilac Landing – Wordless Wednesday
Ah, spring. There are so many beautiful things to see. A butterfly finds a place to rest on this fragrant, pastel lilac in my backyard. Enjoy your Wednesday!Filed under: art, Flowers, Gardening,...
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Plenty of Pink Peonies – Wordless Wednesday
With all the peonies blooming around here, I couldn’t pass up sharing a photo or two with you. Enjoy your Wednesday!Filed under: Flowers, Gardening, Photography, Reflection, Relaxation Tagged:...
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Parenting the Gifted Blog Tour, 2014
Welcome to the 2014 Parenting the Gifted Blog Tour! Parenting a gifted child can sometimes be as challenging as it is rewarding. That’s why for the third year in row, parents from The Well Trained...
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Great Expectations – Four Ideas for Dealing with Perfectionism
What’s so bad about wanting perfection? To desire that events happen how you’d like them to sounds appealing, does it not? But with the high expectations often placed on them at an early age by...
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Refreshing Rose – Wordless Wednesday
Here is a refreshing rose from my yard. Enjoy your Wednesday!Filed under: art, Flowers, Fun, Gardening, Homeschooling Tagged: Homeschool, inspiration, Nature, Photography
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Rose Returns – Wordless Wednesday
Filed under: art, Flowers, Fun, homeschool, Reflection, Relaxation Tagged: homeschooling, inspiration, Nature, Photography, Roses
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Lovely Lilies – Wordless Wednesday
From my front yard, some peach lilies. Enjoy your Wednesday!Filed under: art, Flowers, Fun, Gardening, homeschool Tagged: Flowers, Lilies, Nature, Photography
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Radiating Rose – Wordless Wednesday
There are many roses blooming in my front yard this week, radiating beauty. Enjoy your Wednesday!Filed under: art, Flowers, Gardening, Inspiration, Photos Tagged: Nature, Photography, Roses
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Tulips Transform – Worldess Wednesday
Before AfterFiled under: art, Flowers, Fun, Homeschooling, Photos, Relaxation Tagged: Homeschool, inspiration, Photography
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Building Flower Gardens
For several years I pretended not to notice it. I’d drive by and keep my gaze firmly in front of me. Except when I did notice, I’d tell myself that grass would grow over it. Except that grass only...
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At Home in the Northwoods Update
Greetings! It’s almost spring, and I’m in the process of planning the next homeschool year. The Artist’s birthday bouquet With one in high school, one in middle school, and two in elementary, I have a...
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Fabric Art: One Section at a Time
Last January I began a Northwoods quilt for the Architect, 10. I find in quilting a way to be creative … and when it’s done, you have art you can wrap yourself up in. The idea of making a...
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Fabric Art: North Woods Quilt Quest
There is an artistic side of me seeking to be remembered by the other side of me. You know, the busy side. Beyond the many responsibilites I have, I want to carve some time out of my day to be...
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Wordless Wednesday – Hungry Hummingbird
I was fortunate to capture this image of a hummingbird last summer. These tiny creatures are not that easy to photograph; they move quickly. I took many photos in a row without pausing, hoping that...
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Paper Tie – Wordless Wednesday
What’s a child to do when he finishes his lessons early? Perhaps design a tie by folding, coloring, and taping the paper art to his shirt? And the reverse must be a different pattern… Created by the...
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Nutrition Nudge
As the warm spring wind blows away winter’s cold, I’ve decided to make some changes around here. Throughout our day we usually have two snack sessions: the first at about 10 a.m., and the second...
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