September 2011

Homemade Seasoning Blends

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My girls are not the most adventurous eaters, but they do enjoy smelling all the different spices when I’m cooking. Earlier this summer, we spent a fun afternoon mixing up some special homemade seasoning blends for my dad. I printed two recipes for the girls to read and follow. This was pretty much a hands-off [...]

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Exploring Apples

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{Updated from original post, September 2009} We have been celebrating the arrival of Fall with some fun apple exploration – I love apple season! I made a simple printable booklet to record our apple activities. You can download our , if you like – enjoy! Predicting and testing if our apples will sink or float [...]

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Playful Picks (September 25, 2011)

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We had a very fun Paris-themed party yesterday to celebrate Natalie’s birthday – she’s turning 9 next week! Today, we might do a little post-party tidying and we’ll definitely be eating leftover cake. Hope you are having a great weekend, too. Quote of the Week Between every two pines is a doorway to a new [...]

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Five Senses Poetry for Kids

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I’m sharing a fun and easy poetry activity at Make and Takes today. It’s a great follow-up to autumn activities, like apple picking or pumpkin patch visits. Head over to Make and Takes for the full post – see you there!

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Playful Picks (September 18, 2011)

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Quote of the Week Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. {George Eliot} Fun Activities & Projects Cinnamon Pancakes with Apple Topping :: This Homemade Life Tie Dye Coffee Filter Fall Leaves :: The Chocolate Muffin Tree [...]

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Busy September

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Well, hello there! September is shaping up to be a busy, busy month for us. We are two weeks into our third year of homeschooling. It’s going so well and our days are easily flowing between structure and free-time and back again. Definitely feeling like we have found a nice rhythm that works for all [...]

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Ways to Play in September

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Happy September! We are settling into a bit more daily structure as we begin our third year of homeschooling. What’s in store for you this month? It’s time for another monthly play inspiration download – a handful of ideas ready when you need them. I hope you have some fun and playful times with your [...]

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