How are we already in the middle school years?! When I first started thinking about planning for 7th grade, honestly, I was pretty overwhelmed. The idea of teaching middle school was intimidating, but only for a moment. Once I took a deep breath and dove head first into researching, planning and evaluating current skills and … Continue reading 7th Grade Curriculum Choices
Not Enough
I am not enough. Maybe some of you will have the same gut reaction to that statement as I did just a few weeks ago listening to the audiobook Mom Up by Kara-Kae James. That immediate protest "what do you mean I'm not enough?! Of course I am! I can do it all! I need … Continue reading Not Enough
Before it’s too late…
Ladies and Gentlemen, if you value America and the principles it was founded upon, it is time to wake up. We can be silent no more. For too long we have made excuses; we have turned away and ignored. We can be silent no more as our rights and freedoms are slowly stripped away. We … Continue reading Before it’s too late…
My word for 2019: PERSEVERANCE
I’m an ENTP who’s nearly equal on the “E” and “I”, a Questioner with strong Rebel tendencies, a Starter/Opener, an Enneagram 6w7 or 7w6 (not quite sure yet) and a Leo with Sag rising. I’m a self-discovery junkie. Ok, that’s just a nicer way of saying I’m a self-help junkie. Neither of which are bad, … Continue reading My word for 2019: PERSEVERANCE
Christmas Musings
It's Christmas day. I'm sitting on a hillside overlooking the Bradshaw Mountains, and filled with a deep sense of gratitude for this time in nature. This has been the most relaxed holiday season I have ever experienced, and the reason is quite simple. We quit Christmas. Yep, we quit Christmas. I know you're probably very … Continue reading Christmas Musings
Defining Your Why
You do the same thing over and over. You make the same New Year's resolutions every year, and every year you give up, forget or have some excuse for not achieving your goals. Or maybe you're miserable in your job and can't figure out what really motivates you. As a Four Tendencies Questioner, I'm not … Continue reading Defining Your Why
Kitchen Herbs- Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia)
Fall is in the air. The smell of pumpkin, cardamom, and cinnamon tantalizing our senses. I absolutely love this time of year. To me nothing says "Hello Fall!" like some chai tea and pumpkin pie! And what's the common ingredient, CINNAMON! So it's understandable that I love cinnamon too. One of my favorite things about cinnamon … Continue reading Kitchen Herbs- Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia)
Introduction
So, finally, here I am! Hahaha! I first started writing this about 7 years ago. Yes, it's been that long.... My blog name has changed a few times, I've designed and re-designed the layout and then my inspiration would wane and fear (or 10,000 excuses) would creep in. So this site sat for several months … Continue reading Introduction
Documentaries
Around here, we love documentaries! I've listed a few of our favorites by topic and you should be able to find most of them on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. Happy educating entertainment! NUTRITION: Ingredients Food Matters Food Inc Food Fight The Future of Food Forks Over Knives Fed Up! King Corn Tapped The Beautiful … Continue reading Documentaries
Coconut Hemp Milk Chai
Here's a quickie for today. I seriously just saw the idea for Raw Hemp Chai this afternoon and decided to give it a try (with a few modifications of course!). The result is sinfully delicious and slightly reminiscent of holiday eggnog. (photo coming soon) 8oz Water (warm or cold, depending on what you're in the … Continue reading Coconut Hemp Milk Chai
Simply Finding Thyme 