Author: Jamie

  • U.S. Atlas for Homeschool geography

    U.S. Atlas for Homeschool geography

    Because we’re relaxed homeschoolers, I like to keep good resources handy. It’s one of the best ways for the kids to learn, even when I haven’t assigned them specific work. One of our most recent resources is a pretty little atlas of the United States. Disclosure: I received this product for the purposes of review,…

  • All you need to know about tea

    All you need to know about tea

    My friends all know I’m a tea drinker. When it comes down to it, I’m really just a tea snob. After all: life’s too short to drink bad tea. So, let’s talk tea. You probably already know it’s good for you. It’s a great option for anyone who can’t drink coffee or wants to reduce…

  • Week-end: links & life {vol. 17}

    Week-end: links & life {vol. 17}

    “Tea is the magic key to where my brain is kept.” – Francis Hardinge True story. I absolutely think better with a cup of tea in hand, or at least within reach. I’m working on a post about all things tea; anything in particular you want to know, so I can be sure to include…

  • Creative Writing (a throwback)

    Creative Writing (a throwback)

    Kathryn is currently working on a high-school level paper using an online program. I’ll write more about her experience once she has completed the program, but for today, I’m sharing a little throwback. Can you tell imminent grandmotherhood is making me extra-sentimental? This story from nine-year-old Kathryn made me giggle, so I thought I’d share…

  • Let’s talk body image

    Let’s talk body image

    Let’s talk body image. image courtesy of pexels Before I took my hiatus from photography, I did a photography project featuring women of just about every age, ethnicity, and body type. I loved it. My goal was to show that beauty comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. It was such fun to watch…