Category: Ethos
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Adoption in a Nutshell (National Adoption Month)
November is “National Adoption Month”, yesterday “Orphan Sunday.” With the aim of spurring additional families to answer the call of the orphan, I figured I’d jump aboard the advocating bandwagon by sharing a highlight reel of sorts here on the blog: Adoption 101. Adoption Cliff’s Notes. Adoption in a Nutshell. Four years ago this month, Husband and I began our international adoption journey…
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Mock United Nations
Would you believe we cooked up another excuse to don costumes this week? squeeee! Today we hosted a casual international celebration with a few fellow homeschooling families. Each student gave a report on a foreign country of their choosing, sported coordinating traditional garb, and shared a regional food item unique to their selected country. This gave our pupils an opportunity to socialize, compile research for an extra unit study, practice oration,…
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The Temporary Tightwad, a book review
I just reviewed another terrific book that y’all simply must add to your Amazon wishlist. Actually, as the digital copy is currently on sale for just .99c, you ought to just go ahead and complete the purchase… you won’t regret it. “Radically reduce your spending, meet a goal, and change your life forever.” Carrie Willard is an incredible homeschooling mom of seven…
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Lineage
Husband’s folks made the trek out from Oregon this past week, and we were blessed with some quality Grandparent time. Together we broke bread and rocked out to oldies, watched movies and cuddled, soaked in hot springs and plenty of fresh air outdoors, and enjoyed a fry night (read explanation here if you dare) and some power thrifting. I’m already stoked to be a grandparent…
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Fallish Days
In Montana fall flies by in a flash, my favorite season. Nature throws itself into a vibrant last-ditch display, a colorful crescendo before the quiet winter. Families make a fervent push to get out and do ALL THE THINGS, to soak up every second before the snow returns while indoors it’s a time of preparation- comfort the reigning ambition. “Let us step into the night and pursue…
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The State of the Garden, Autumnal Update
I love my garden so. There’s just something profoundly fulfilling to growing your own food. (after texting above pic to him at work) Handsome Husband: Where is that? me: By the back door. He’s pissed now, too; girls have been spraying him w/water. HH: Kinda cool lookin’ guy. Jar him. me: I knew you’d say that. And…
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Back to School #SquadGoals
“Fill your house with stacks of books, in all the crannies and all the nooks.” – Dr. Seuss It’s that time of year again: Back, back, back to school… 6th grade, 4th grade, and pre-K to be exact. We keep a quasi year-round school schedule, not abandoning studies entirely during summer– but come tomorrow we’re sharpening the pencils and hitting the…
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Growing Up Around the World: a Slice of Life in Montana
In the spirit of Back to School, and our recent Montanaversary, I’m participating in a super fun global link-up: Growing Up Around the World. Consider it a collection of virtual field trips as you globally “hop” from one post to another, travelling the world and meeting families along the way. I’m fielding the same questions from the hosts…
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Kimchi Continued (a Full of Days guest post)
We consume a primarily Asian diet here in the White house, though contrary to popular belief it’s not because we have a Chinese son. Ironically, Little Man is the sole member of the household who has yet to master chopsticks. We love sushi. Pho is our phavorite. Bulgogi bibimbap, curries, and stir-fry are on regular rotation. When persistent eczema forced Little Man to give up…
