One week ago today, I read this post and decided to take a break from social media. The post itself was not what convinced me; I'd been thinking about it for a long while and had actually considered getting rid of my smartphone altogether in the new year. The post was written by someone who … Continue reading The first week
Tag: homeschool
Catching up
The best way to start a new endeavor is probably NOT just to write a few posts and then let it sit for a few months and not touch it. But that is what happened over here, as we were busy finishing up our school year, and exploring our new yard in the spring, while I've … Continue reading Catching up
Bread baking
As part of our "Adult Skills" lessons for homeschool, we have baked a few things together, including loaves of basic bread adapted from this recipe. I intend to teach them to master some baking recipes, as well as cooking a few basic meals, laundry, cleaning, knitting, ironing, sewing, and balancing a checkbook - all as part … Continue reading Bread baking