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The Scarecrow’s wedding and scarecrow cookies

We bought a new addition to our mini Julia Donaldson library last week – The Scarecrow’s Wedding (affiliate link).  We all love it.  Pink thinks that Harry and Betty (the 2 main characters) are lovely and gentle so I could … Continue reading

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Paper Plate weaving

We have been weaving today and I have to admit I have been surprised at how Pink has taken to it.  When I was getting the paper plates ready last night I was not certain if it was going to … Continue reading

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Water beads, beans and weighing

My kids really love their water beads and I love how they have been incorporated into their play (they make great pretend cargo for the trucks and trains). Pink has had quite a sensory challenge with water so I am … Continue reading

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Spiders, spiders and some more spiders

When we first started homeschooling Pink, I would do all my planning, printing, filing while the kids where sleeping.  It is much quicker and easier this way however I no longer tend to do that, crazy yes I know.  But … Continue reading

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Mommy wars – why ?

I do not use the word HATE often but I am using it now – I HATE these mommy wars.  And I think the main reason is I do not understand why we have them. I gave birth to my … Continue reading

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