This week in homeschool, the children and I learned many new and exciting things. Two things were most notable—Saint Clements and Tigers. What’s that you say? Let me rewind a little here…there is an old English nursery rhyme, that my English husband, remembers singing as a young child. It begins with the line, “Oranges and […]
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~Finding Beauty in the Simple Things~ The older I become, the more I enjoy the simple things in life… A kiss on the cheek from a little one, a breathtaking rainbow in the sky, a kind smile, a piece of good chocolate, a mug of coffee- enjoyed in peace, a fuzzy pink bathrobe, a cuppa tea
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English muffins are a delicious breakfast food that is eaten in many different countries around the world. They are not sweet like American muffins, but instead, a crunchy and soft yeast bread. English muffins, originally named “toaster crumpets,” were invented by an Englishman- who moved to America- named Samuel Bath Thomas. ~English Muffins- a Lovely, Fast
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This week, my post will focus on how I decorated my little boy’s bedroom- using thrifted treasures, inherited items, antiques or vintage finds, and pieces we brought over from our home in England. I also planned a homeschool lesson where the children helped me make a special English-inspired treat, called flapjacks. After my last post
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Mother’s Day is upon us. In this post, I wanted to share some of my family traditions that are special to me, and how I make those traditions even more special, with inexpensive thrifts and finds. Come along with me, for an amalgamation of English, Mothering Sunday traditions- and American, Mother’s Day traditions. ~On Being
Ahh spring, such a lovely time of the year. A verdant season of beauty and growth. A season that reminds us to slow down, savor, and be thankful for God’s beautiful world. I don’t know about you, but my spirits are always lifted when I open the front door, and my senses seem to explode
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