Erin

Looking for Canadian fiction ideas? Many recommendations for children’s fiction are American or classic British literature which are both wonderful, but leave a gap for Canadians looking for some good reflections of our own country. When mention of Canadian literature is made, I find the first title mentioned is Anne of Green Gables which, again, […]

I decided to write this “spur of the moment” after reading posts a few others had written about their days with teens. I had taken notes on a day in early February but set them aside because it seems tricky to write about a day in the life with teens. First, as it has for

Perhaps you recognize what I’m talking about when I mention trying to navigate a day that’s gone south. You might be a home educating parent excited about a great plan for the day. Or maybe you have a natural learning/unschooling approach and are looking forward to supporting a project, curious to see what else will

A new year is like freshly fallen snow and we’re just a few steps in. Happy 2021:). I’ve heard those words said both emphatically and tentatively several times over the last week or so. It’s usually been followed by the words, “Well, it can’t be any worse than 2020.” Personally, I think it can and

Eyes brightened, a smile of appreciation grew and a spring in his step returned. It was payment collection time for my son’s newspaper route. This is a second route he’s taken on in order to pay for some bills and equipment for a future project he’s been planning. He’s been pretty excited about it and

The topic of typewriters came up in family conversation the other day. I described the clickety-clack of our old family typewriter and how excited I was as a young teenager when I received an electric one. This meant that at the end of typing one line, the typewriter automatically transferred to the next line without

My two younger kids were up early this morning cleaning up cat vomit. It’s a lovely way to start a story, I know😉. It’s relative to what I’ve been thinking about, though, so bear with me. It was a bit of a mess. I passed them in the kitchen as I was heading back to

Ah September … the month that’s been. Sweet, still SeptemberSummer draws to a slow closeAutumn lies in wait Sedum, muted roseAwaiting its visitor’sSweet September fill A girl and her friendA summer without seeingIn fall, reunite Unexpected hikePath of snaking twists and turnsClimbing through beauty Discov’ring pumpkinsAutumn’s same delights awaitYet somehow seem new Strewn in a

These are interesting times. Choices abound, and so do decisions. Usually it’s easier to just follow the path and yet, suddenly it’s clearer that there isn’t just one path, or even two. Any path we choose will bring with it some benefits and drawbacks. If you’re heading down the home education route, there are some

There are some phrases that don’t evoke images of abundance… Home educating on a shoestring budget … Home educating for less … Home educating on the cheap … These each came to mind when I was thinking of a title for this. They feel limiting though. A shoestring gives me the picture of reaching out only so far. And not