Giotto di Bondone Acrylic Lesson for Kids
Isn’t it amazing that we can still enjoy artwork from 700 years ago? Giotto di Bondone Pronounced zhee-o-toh 1266-1337 Italian Giotto is known as the first artistic genius of the Italian Renaissance to break away from the elongated and stoic Byzantine artistic
Do You Know how to Find the Right Books for your Dyslexic Child?
As parents of struggling readers, all we want is a simple way to know which books to use next. Where is that simple list? We often hear that dyslexics need books that are ‘decodable’ to help them build necessary skills. This refers
Sitting Pretty
Celebrating our 1-year-together-versary. This pup has quickly become an essential part of our family. She lives up to her name, spreading magical PixieDust of happiness everywhere she goes.
Modern Era Booklist: Leveled Readers
Homeschoolers love books. We are the kind of people who value a bookshelf over a dozen roses for Valentines day. Still, it amazes me how many books I can call my favorite. I have already shared my little lady’s list
Antique 1930 Ford
Getting an extra dose of TLC. I love that we get such great visitors in the garage!
A Day Like Any Other
A friend challenged me to keep my iPhone handy and share photos of one single day’s worth of everyday chaos that we enjoy throughout the day on Facebook. It was a fun experiment! These are the things that are so
You know you need to clean more often
When you find something like this in the back of the kitchen cupboard: Plymouth Rock got their patent in 1889 and trademark in 1905, so I know that it can’t be any older than 109 years old (Phew!). My best
Pretty Little Lady
Andy Warhol lesson for kids
A key figure in the Pop Art movement, Andy Warhol created prints that take an interesting and almost reverent look at everyday objects, transforming them with unconventional coloration. Andy Warhol American 1928-1987 What is the difference between art and an advertising? The