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Recommended Family Resource: The Singing Bible
Just the other day, out of the blue, Older Brother asked if I would load The Singing Bible onto his ipod. [Note: He received a tiny ipod and docking station for his 6th birthday, in order to listen to quality literature during his rest time. Yes, it was expensive, but we considered it an investment in…
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Family Resource: My Quotable Kid
“I may not be able to snap or whistle, but I’m a fierce fighter.” Older Brother uttered these words one day last December while working on his Nature Calendar. I would have absolutely no recollection of that hilarious statement, had I not recorded it in this fun little journal gifted to me by a friend.…
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Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Four}
Did you read the first three posts in this series on essential oil diffusers? Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part One}–features to consider Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Two}–my personal experience with two mid-range options Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Three}–all about doTerra’s official diffusers, plus one low-cost option I…
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My Best Finds at This Year’s Book Sales {Part One}
Recently, I attended a used curriculum and book sale with a friend. (Not to be confused with our huge, local book sale. More on that sale later…) This annual used curriculum sale was geared toward homeschooling families in that all the vendors are home schoolers looking to sell their gently used curriculum, books and materials.…
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Kitchen Island Re-do
This project has been on our list for some time now, and I’m so thrilled it’s finally finished! I’ve always loved this piece: it’s got a great story–plus a family connection–and it’s just the right size, shape and “look” to serve as our kitchen “island.” [Warning: Many photos to follow…]
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Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Three}
Did you catch the other posts in this series? I recommend reading the first two before reading today’s post. You can do that here: Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part One}–features to consider Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Two}–my personal experience with two mid-range options Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Four}–how,…
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Identifying Local Wildflowers: Chicory
The boys and I love to identify local wildflowers, trees, bushes, etc. Last year, we identified this beautiful blue wildflower–and now it’s back again, growing all over the place here in northern VA. Have you seen it? Chicory grows really well along roadsides and in fields. Blooming from about June through September, it often teams…
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Reusable Snack Bags: Re-pac Bags
Recently, a reader (and friend) alerted me to a line of reusable snack bags called Re-pac Bags. {Thanks, Katie B!} As a part of My Ongoing Household Detox Resolution, I am always testing out new products and trying new ways to avoid toxins in our home. So I was delighted when Re-pac Bags sent me a…
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Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Two}
Did you catch the first post in this series? I recommend reading it before reading today’s post. You can do that here: Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part One}–features to consider. Now that you know which features to consider in an essential oil diffuser, let me share the diffusers we’ve used here at the Yankee…
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This Year’s First Harvest
The other night, we enjoyed our first garden harvest with dinner: green beans! Funny story: In between bites of green beans, I said to Mr. Native Texan: These green beans taste much better than last year”s. (Pause for thinking) Probably because I cooked them in sausage drippings this time, huh?
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