We’re trying Poetry Tea Time again this year with my four youngest students, but with a twist. The older two will be in charge of the sweet treat each week! They love to cook and this is a fun way to expand on those skills. During this time, we will also read a few poems […]
I discovered the Calendar Cookery Challenge idea from Gillian at Tales from a Happy House who got it from Penny at The Homemade Heart. Here are the rules: “The challenge is simple: the first week of every month, select a cookery book from your shelf and over the course of the month, cook two new recipes […]
Month #14 for my 1,000 Item Declutter Challenge! Here are the ground rules: Only spend 10 minutes at one time and only in one specific area. Monday through Wednesday, seek out items that we no longer need and make a pile. Then Thursday through Saturday, make a plan for how to deal with them. (This […]
Last year, I bought a vintage cookbook from 1959 (and then revised in 1972) called Farm Journal’s Country Cookbook. I originally chose it for décor purposes – the green cover is beautiful! – but after a peek at the recipes inside, I decided that this could be a really useful item too. In 2021, I’m […]
the beginning of birthday season! a thorough decluttering of all of the basement toys feeling the chill in the air during morning chores the living room chair finally delivered after three months of waiting being on the same page as my husband I’m always glad when I go. Last year, I joined a book club […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. #55. THE FLICKER OF OLD DREAMS by Susan Henderson // ★★★☆☆ (amazon // bookshop // better world books) A beautifully written and somber book. The story is about a 30-something woman who works with […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. When life is crazy and and things keep going sideways, I tend to choose ridiculous projects that need to be done right.this.minute. This week’s project was to separate Lego bricks by color. I […]
The weather outside is // A pretty chilly week! The kids will be excited to see snow, but I doubt it will be much of anything, let alone stick. On the breakfast place this morning // I’m the most boring breakfast eater ever. I always eat the same thing: a bowl of oatmeal mixed with pureed […]
It’s Spring Break for us this week! Our days are purposefully wide open and while the weather doesn’t look promising, I hope we’ll be able to spend much of it outdoors. I also plan to attack my long overdue to-do list and maybe even deep clean my house. And reading. Definitely lots of reading too! […]
March 14, 2022 No.631: Homemaking Notes on a Monday // Vol. 24 March 7, 2022 No.630: Homemaking Notes on a Monday // Vol.23 February 7, 2022 No.620: Homemaking Notes on a Monday // Vol.22 January 10, 2022 No.609: Homemaking Notes on a Monday // Vol.21 December 20, 2021 No.603: Advent at the Farmhouse // Homemaking […]
I do believe I was living under a rock until my dear cousin (and baby J’s godmother) introduced me to a culinary wonder: Caprese Sandwiches! Incredibly easy to make and they look gorgeous when entertaining. So in honor of the last few days of summer, here are a few variations that I just love! I’ll […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. #55. THE FLICKER OF OLD DREAMS by Susan Henderson // ★★★☆☆ (amazon // bookshop // better world books) A beautifully written and somber book. The story is about a 30-something woman who works with […]
the beginning of birthday season! a thorough decluttering of all of the basement toys feeling the chill in the air during morning chores the living room chair finally delivered after three months of waiting being on the same page as my husband I’m always glad when I go. Last year, I joined a book club […]
Eighteen weeks of meals! This month, like all the rest, tells a story: cooler temperatures, birthday celebrations, and a renewed enthusiasm for the kitchen. Is it possible to be a cold-weather cook? During the summer, I hate to be in the kitchen, but once that cool air hits? I’m all about those chilis and soups […]