Homeschool Room Tour

Homeschool Room TourHomeschool Room Tour //

Hey, friends! So… I’ve been wanting to do this post for a lonnng time! I was hoping to have our homeschool room completely finished before sharing pictures with you all… but that hasn’t exactly happened.  Like all of the other rooms in my house… it’s a work in progress! I still have dreams of getting the perfect velvety reading chair in the corner of the room, hanging a school house clock over the bookshelves, adding a fabulous rug, and doing some more personalized art projects with the kids. Hopefully over the summer we can put some finishing touches on the room! 

What I do like best, is that it’s an eclectic space filled with things we love! Most of the time, my motto is ‘less is more,’ but not in this case! This room is brimming with art work, garland, and pops of cheerful colors… plus lots of natural light! It has proved to be the perfect spot for school work, board games, and art projects! It definitely has become our favorite room in the house!

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Winter Break Fun

Winter Break Activity Ideas {via Simply Happenstance Blog}

Winter Break is upon us! This is the first year that we are homeschooling… but we still have a two-week break from school. Just like many of you… it has me already thinking of how I am going to structure my childrens’ time and keep them busy so they don’t bicker incessantly, and beg for screen time {wink, wink}.

Part of the great joy of Winter Break, is knowing that you have some much needed down time where you don’t have to contend with packing lunches, getting the kids out the door on time, and rigid schedules. Although it always sounds good in your head to wake up to lazy pajama days every morning… I can almost guarantee that a few days in, you’ll be wanting a bit more structure {and a plan}, to keep their little minds learning, exploring, and creating. Here are a few easy tips to help your Winter Break go smoothly with a few additional links for great ideas and activities!  [Read more…]

{weekend} lovelies

 forest walk {photo via simply happenstance}

:: Weekend Lovelies :: 

Happy Weekend, Friends! Nicole and I hope that you are all doing well and enjoying the first weekend of November! Do you have any fun fall plans? If so… please share!

I’m personally hoping for a relaxing weekend spent at home… {As if that’s possible with four kids, right?!} We’ve been quite busy with homeschooling, family hikes {the photo above was taken on our hike last week}, and ballet rehearsals for Miss Sophia Blue, among other things! We got our first dusting of snow a couple of weeks ago! We are truly soaking up this lovely season of autumn, since it is all so new to us!

This edition of {weekend} lovelies is a mixture of pretty things… some comforting recipes, simple home design, DIY projects, the best crafting blogs, a love story, and more! I hope that you’re able to take a moment and enjoy them while sipping on your favorite warm drink! 

Maple Brown Sugar Pumpkin Roll // Bakeaholic Mama I must make this dessert, simply based on how divine the filling looks! Oh my! 

Maple Brown Sugar Pumpkin Roll

A Swedish Home // Scandinavian Home Blog I can’t resist Scandinavian design. I love the simplicity of the interiors with the abundance of fresh white paint and pops of color throughout. 

Scandinavian Design

Fall DIY Projects // Lily Shop I’m loving these three DIY crafts from the Lily Shop Blog! They all seem perfect for the approaching Thanksgiving holiday! Here are the links to the tutorials: 1. Gold Mason Jars | 2. Chalkboard Serving Trays  | 3. Paper Pumpkin

DIY Projects via LilyShop

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Picnic Favorites

  

 

 

We completely *love* picnics {my husby actually proposed to me during one on the cliffs of Laguna Beach}! They’re perfect for an afternoon of much needed family-time or a date with your special someone!

We searched high & low for the best quality products that are also lovely to gaze at! These eight made it onto our “Picnic Favorites!” If you’re not shopping for yourself, any one of these would also make a charming hostess gift, or summer wedding present!  [Read more…]

{weekend} lovelies

 We are just days away from the official start of Spring!

As much as I was praying for cold, rainy weather a short while ago…

I am now looking forward to the longer sunny days ahead!

With Spring on my mind…

I chose the following links & images to share with you

for this weekend’s lovelies!

Hope they make you feel all warm, cheerful & sunny inside!

xo  

 

 

 

>>> Lil Crabe Breakdancing // yourBuddi <<<

It’s been a while since I’ve shared a YouTube video with you. This one has been on my list for a while! Husby & I both LOVE music… it’s always on in our house. Well… breakdancing also has a fun place in our hearts! It just makes you happy, right?!! Super talented… this young man! 

 

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{weekend} lovelies

 Happy Weekend!

For this edition of lovelies…

we decided to focus on our sweet littles!

Nicole and I both have birthdays coming up for some of our children,

so we thought it would be the perfect time

to look into party ideas and more!

We also threw in a little Dr. Seuss in honor of his birthday today!

We hope you enjoy some of our favorite finds from this week!  

xo

 

 

{Yoga with Kids >><< Parents.com}

Are you ready to get your {om} on?

Here are eight yoga poses to do with your kids

that are both playful & fun!

Mini yoga routines can be started with your kids when they reach the age of 18 months.

These poses help kids release extra energy, handle their frustration & even relax before bed!

Not-to-mention,

you’ll be teaching & modeling an exercise routine from a young age,

which has enormous physical & emotional benefits!

…Namaste…

 

 

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