I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I post I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I posted about a controversial topic on my stories this morning. In true social media fashion, the response is overwhelming. Meanwhile, I posted some lovely garden photos yesterday and get all of 5 comments on them. 😑

This is why social media is so successful, am I right? It’s nice to see you all in my DM’s but please make your way over here from time to time. 😉 I honestly stay away from IG because of the addictive nature, but at the same time I’ve made so many friendships here that I truly value. There’s been times where I walk away from it altogether for weeks at a time. But every time I come back I’m reminded of how many kindred spirits that are out there, fighting the good fight. Doing the kingdom work we are called to do in a world where our culture doesn’t want there to be “right” or “wrong”. 

I can’t tell you how many “I feel so alone in this” messages I receive. It is so difficult going against the grain. Against all cultural norms. You feel like an alien… but I want you to know that you aren’t alone! Keep faithfully plodding and discipling to your children, my friends!
The sweetest little helpers in the garden. 🥕🍅🥒🫑🧺 

These garden photos are from last month! With this heat wave we are having we just harvested a TON of zucchini, squash, and cucumbers!

Do you have a garden this year? What are you growing? Also, if anyone has advice for how to get the tree swallows to stop attacking us when we go near their nest that’s be fabulous 😅😆 I don’t want to move it but we have stay on guard when we water in the mornings or they fly around trying to get us away! Those innate parental instincts are remarkable. ☺️
This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark of the Charlotte Mason method: narration. Have you ever heard of it? What would you like to know? 

I’m focusing heavily on how we use narration in our homeschool, but if you have specific questions about it, I would love for you to 1. Take the poll in my stories, and 2. Ask any questions you may have about narration in the comments so that I can answer them in my video! ❤️
Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encoura Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encourage those who are intentionally making a better life for their children than what they may have experienced as kids. It is not easy to change the cycle, but it’s well worth the effort. 

In the words of Louisa May Alcott, “A woman's happiest kingdom is home, her highest honor is the art of ruling it not as a queen, but a wise wife and mother."
📚 We are moving right along with term three of 📚 We are moving right along with term three of our school year. Slow but steady, we will finish up mid June and I’ll begin prepping for next school year in July and August! 📚

Here’s some of my random old and new tips + what I’ve been doing to help keep organized with the CMEC. 

01. Keep a regular day for nature outings or field trips. We have two days a week where I intentionally plan a hike or museum visit, etc. One is usually at the middle of the week and the other is at the end. It offers great variety to our weeks.

02. Notebook! I have had the girls consistently notebook this year, and it’s been such a delight to go back and see my form 1b student’s progress! I have a video coming out about how we notebook and why you should try it very soon! 

03. To stay on track with our morning timetable I’ve been writing the time we end each lesson in my logbook. It’s really changed how productive I am in making sure we get everything on our timetable done for the day. (I have a video on my logbook if you’re interested in learning more about that!)

04. And 05. Popsicle sticks! Friends, if you’re already a CMEC family, use these to help you choose which activities you review! I have on these for old singing games, French songs, folk dances or Swedish drill routines. I’ll share more on what I have on ours, specifically, but it’s fun because the girls and I get to be surprised rather than me choosing what we review!

06. Art instruction. Originally I had us doing three art lessons per week in the afternoon, but it didn’t allow for enough free choice, so we’ve reduced it down to one formal lesson a week for six weeks, then we change the method. So right now we are in week two of our chalkdrawing lessons. After six weeks we will switch to brush drawing instruction for the remainder of the term! As Charlotte Mason recommends, we draw from memory, model, and from imagination. 🌞

I hope this was helpful to you! So many of you guys are using @the.cmec next year! I am SO excited to see all of you at the online form meetings this coming year! 👏🏻 #thecmec #thecmecform1 #charlottemason
Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf o Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf or in a drawer? This drawer is right next to my stove and it’s my favorite way to store my spices! I reuse these little jars and fill them every couple of weeks with my bulk @azurestandard spices. 🧂
Are you planting a garden this year? What are you Are you planting a garden this year? What are you growing? Containers and raised beds? Or in ground? What do you plan to grow? Veggies? Flowers? We are doing a little bit of everything. 😍

It’s my third year growing food. (And ironically, our third house 😅) We just got our @greenstalkgarden planter, several @smartpots, and six raised beds that are ready to be filled next weekend. Really looking forward to this gardening season! 🥕🥬🥦🌽🌶🫑🫐🍓🥔
“Let them once get in touch with nature and a ha “Let them once get in touch with nature and a habit is formed which will be a source of delight through life.” -Charlotte Mason 

My kiddo had a birthday this past weekend. We do one main gift and a couple of small gifts; typically they’re  things they can use outdoors. Bikes have been a popular birthday item around here! My eldest wanted an apple tree last year. ☺️ But this year we got N a mud kitchen! Some friends of ours had one they built, and it inspired us. My kiddos have been playing on the forest floor in the mud for years now, but it’s exciting for them to have a little space in our garden for mud play. 🌳 What are some fun outdoorsy gifts you’ve purchased for your kids?
📚 When should I teach my child to read? How sho 📚 When should I teach my child to read? How should I teach my child to read? What does Charlotte Mason say about reading lessons? How did she teach children how to read? What curriculum do you use to teach your child how to read? 📚
These are all questions I answered in my blog post and video, “teaching reading the Charlotte Mason way” 📚 you can also swipe over to see some of my favorite CM quotes on teaching reading! 📚

I also shared what I do with my 3-year-old (which is very minimal) if you have younger children. You can view the post at the link in my profile! Are you up children school-aged? What do you use to teach reading?
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Uncategorized • January 9, 2012

Outfit Post: Day in the Hills

Outfit Details:
Denim Shirt: F21 (similar)
Jeggings: AEO (similar)
Vest: F21 (similar)
Boots: BP for Nordstrom
Belt: H&M
Watch: Michael Kors
Necklace: F21
Bag: Apt. 9 (similar)
This outfit post features the lovely hills of California. We started out in a little Danish village called Solvang, near Santa Barbara, then we toured the beautiful Firestone Winery in Santa Ynez. On the way home we stopped at Freebirds in SB for a world famous burrito-however, I had a quesadilla! It was delicious. I knew I wanted to dress a little warmer because it’s usually cool and windy up near this area. I love the multiple shades of denim and the pattern of my faux fur vest! I know faux fur is a huge trend this season, but I’ve yet to see patterned faux fur vests 🙂  To add a touch of femininity to the outfit, I added my favorite bunched faux pearl necklace.
(Solvang)
(The Hills of Santa Ynez)

(Firestone Winery in Santa Ynez)
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  1. Kaitlin Mattingly says

    January 9, 2012 at 4:51 am

    omg i totally love solvang my family always goes once a year for wine tasting and shopping!
    love the outfit!

    xoxo katlin
    kaitgirl

    Reply
  2. Ashley, Lions Lace Lattes says

    January 9, 2012 at 5:46 am

    I love this outfit! Totally something I would wear. New follower. I would love to do a winery tour in California. My husband and I are planning to check out some wineries in BC in the summer. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Clara Turbay says

    January 9, 2012 at 11:33 am

    I like so much what you do here. Great job.

    http://paquetevistasbien.blogspot.com

    Reply
  4. Rachel's Lookbook says

    January 9, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Love your vest! 🙂

    http://www.rachelslookbook.com

    Reply
  5. Ally says

    January 9, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    These pictures are so breath-taking! I've never been to Southern California but I'd love to very soon! looks beautiful. I love your outfit! So casual, and chic at the same time.

    xx, Ally
    pinsandroses.blogspot.com

    Reply
  6. Christy U lam says

    January 9, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    Beautiful, love your vest and boot, and how how pair it with denim shirt. Gorgeous pictures .
    Christy

    http://am2pmchic.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  7. xoxo Kellz* says

    January 9, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    u look amazing sweetie

    Reply
  8. LPFashionPhilosophy says

    January 9, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    Super cute look on you! So comfy and chic at the same time! The scenery is also really lovely.

    ox,
    -Davie+Erica
    Wardrobe Stylists, NYC.

    >>http://www.lpfashionphilosophy.blogspot.com

    Reply
  9. GlamorousGirl says

    January 9, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    cute!!!

    http://glamourgirl-bg.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  10. tiny dancer says

    January 10, 2012 at 3:21 am

    Fabulous outfit! I'm really adoring your vest – it looks so cozy, yet the pattern screams country chic <3 Oh F21, you can do no wrong 😛

    Tasia
    http://rufflesandsequins.blogspot.com

    Reply
  11. Neris / Fashion Fractions says

    January 10, 2012 at 11:47 am

    IN LOVE with your vest girl! gorgeous look and can't wait to see your engagement photos 🙂

    xxx,

    Fashion Fractions

    Reply
  12. Love Sushi and Fashion says

    January 10, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    Great outfit, love your vest! I am following you now! <3<3

    Reply
  13. kira says

    January 10, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    Love the photos! Great styling, in love with the vest

    Love from Canada

    Northern style exposure

    http://www.northernstyle.blog.com

    Reply
  14. Crystal Haines says

    January 11, 2012 at 12:27 am

    I love the entire outfit! So cute! 🙂

    Reply
  15. dreaming en francais says

    January 11, 2012 at 1:05 am

    I adore Solvang, I was just there a few months ago! Such a cute outfit by the way, loving the faux fur xo

    http://dreamingenfrancais.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  16. ♥B says

    January 11, 2012 at 1:50 am

    This outfit is so adorable! I especially love the vest, so cute! The background of these photos is breathtaking! xox

    ♥B
    With Love From Michigan

    Reply
  17. I Z A B E L A says

    January 11, 2012 at 3:53 am

    very sweet photos xo

    http://reinade-lanoche.blogspot.com
    http://reinade-lanoche.blogspot.com

    Reply
  18. Sam says

    January 11, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    Hi dear, this is my first visit to your lovely blog. Your photos are amazing, like a picture form a magazine. I first looked at the pics,and thought that this was somewhere in Europe until I read the text. Gorgeous vest & boots

    Reply
  19. Jelisaveta Djukanovic says

    January 11, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Beautiful photos and outfit. 🙂

    http://liberty-walk-sara.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  20. maggeygrace says

    January 12, 2012 at 2:38 am

    I loveeeeee your denim shirt with that vest! So perfect together! And you really can't go wrong with a great pair of knee high boots. I try to tell my mom all the time that you can't have enough boots but she doesn't seem to buy it 😉

    Reply
  21. Alexandra says

    January 12, 2012 at 5:28 am

    I absolutely love this look! Such a perfect touch of winter with the vest, and I love how you balanced it with some denim. Goes beautifully with your hair. Can't wait to see the engagement photos!

    Alexandra xo

    http://tovogueorbust.com/

    Reply
  22. .sabo skirt. says

    January 12, 2012 at 7:12 am

    Nice vest! It looks great on you! Your outfit on the last photo rocks!:)

    Much love from the SABO SKIRT girls!
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  23. Fash Boulevard says

    January 12, 2012 at 8:33 am

    gushing. this outfit is perfection. you look stunning and the background is beyond gorgeous. adore this post. if you get a second, I'd love to hear what you think of my Gossip Girl inspired look. xo

    http://www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com

    Reply
  24. Nav says

    January 13, 2012 at 4:25 am

    love your cognac boots! 🙂

    xo Nav
    http://navlandstyle.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  25. Ashleigh Nicole says

    January 16, 2012 at 2:29 am

    Love the vest, cute look!

    xo Ashleigh

    http://www.thedaileigh.com

    Reply
  26. samecookiesdifferent says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    this place looks so beautiful <3
    X the cookies
    samecookiesdifferent.blogspot.com
    <3

    Reply
  27. Melina-Lajolie says

    January 17, 2012 at 11:37 am

    hey lovely!
    wow great outfit! such a beautiful blog 🙂
    would you maybe like to follow each other?
    have a nice day!
    xx
    melina from melina-lajolie

    Reply
  28. Briana Stiles says

    January 26, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    I love the vest it's such a unique piece! You're necklace is really beautiful too. Good luck with all your wedding planning 🙂

    http://fashionaccordingtostiles.blogspot.com/

    Reply

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I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I post I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I posted about a controversial topic on my stories this morning. In true social media fashion, the response is overwhelming. Meanwhile, I posted some lovely garden photos yesterday and get all of 5 comments on them. 😑

This is why social media is so successful, am I right? It’s nice to see you all in my DM’s but please make your way over here from time to time. 😉 I honestly stay away from IG because of the addictive nature, but at the same time I’ve made so many friendships here that I truly value. There’s been times where I walk away from it altogether for weeks at a time. But every time I come back I’m reminded of how many kindred spirits that are out there, fighting the good fight. Doing the kingdom work we are called to do in a world where our culture doesn’t want there to be “right” or “wrong”. 

I can’t tell you how many “I feel so alone in this” messages I receive. It is so difficult going against the grain. Against all cultural norms. You feel like an alien… but I want you to know that you aren’t alone! Keep faithfully plodding and discipling to your children, my friends!
The sweetest little helpers in the garden. 🥕🍅🥒🫑🧺 

These garden photos are from last month! With this heat wave we are having we just harvested a TON of zucchini, squash, and cucumbers!

Do you have a garden this year? What are you growing? Also, if anyone has advice for how to get the tree swallows to stop attacking us when we go near their nest that’s be fabulous 😅😆 I don’t want to move it but we have stay on guard when we water in the mornings or they fly around trying to get us away! Those innate parental instincts are remarkable. ☺️
This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark of the Charlotte Mason method: narration. Have you ever heard of it? What would you like to know? 

I’m focusing heavily on how we use narration in our homeschool, but if you have specific questions about it, I would love for you to 1. Take the poll in my stories, and 2. Ask any questions you may have about narration in the comments so that I can answer them in my video! ❤️
Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encoura Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encourage those who are intentionally making a better life for their children than what they may have experienced as kids. It is not easy to change the cycle, but it’s well worth the effort. 

In the words of Louisa May Alcott, “A woman's happiest kingdom is home, her highest honor is the art of ruling it not as a queen, but a wise wife and mother."
📚 We are moving right along with term three of 📚 We are moving right along with term three of our school year. Slow but steady, we will finish up mid June and I’ll begin prepping for next school year in July and August! 📚

Here’s some of my random old and new tips + what I’ve been doing to help keep organized with the CMEC. 

01. Keep a regular day for nature outings or field trips. We have two days a week where I intentionally plan a hike or museum visit, etc. One is usually at the middle of the week and the other is at the end. It offers great variety to our weeks.

02. Notebook! I have had the girls consistently notebook this year, and it’s been such a delight to go back and see my form 1b student’s progress! I have a video coming out about how we notebook and why you should try it very soon! 

03. To stay on track with our morning timetable I’ve been writing the time we end each lesson in my logbook. It’s really changed how productive I am in making sure we get everything on our timetable done for the day. (I have a video on my logbook if you’re interested in learning more about that!)

04. And 05. Popsicle sticks! Friends, if you’re already a CMEC family, use these to help you choose which activities you review! I have on these for old singing games, French songs, folk dances or Swedish drill routines. I’ll share more on what I have on ours, specifically, but it’s fun because the girls and I get to be surprised rather than me choosing what we review!

06. Art instruction. Originally I had us doing three art lessons per week in the afternoon, but it didn’t allow for enough free choice, so we’ve reduced it down to one formal lesson a week for six weeks, then we change the method. So right now we are in week two of our chalkdrawing lessons. After six weeks we will switch to brush drawing instruction for the remainder of the term! As Charlotte Mason recommends, we draw from memory, model, and from imagination. 🌞

I hope this was helpful to you! So many of you guys are using @the.cmec next year! I am SO excited to see all of you at the online form meetings this coming year! 👏🏻 #thecmec #thecmecform1 #charlottemason
Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf o Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf or in a drawer? This drawer is right next to my stove and it’s my favorite way to store my spices! I reuse these little jars and fill them every couple of weeks with my bulk @azurestandard spices. 🧂
Are you planting a garden this year? What are you Are you planting a garden this year? What are you growing? Containers and raised beds? Or in ground? What do you plan to grow? Veggies? Flowers? We are doing a little bit of everything. 😍

It’s my third year growing food. (And ironically, our third house 😅) We just got our @greenstalkgarden planter, several @smartpots, and six raised beds that are ready to be filled next weekend. Really looking forward to this gardening season! 🥕🥬🥦🌽🌶🫑🫐🍓🥔
“Let them once get in touch with nature and a ha “Let them once get in touch with nature and a habit is formed which will be a source of delight through life.” -Charlotte Mason 

My kiddo had a birthday this past weekend. We do one main gift and a couple of small gifts; typically they’re  things they can use outdoors. Bikes have been a popular birthday item around here! My eldest wanted an apple tree last year. ☺️ But this year we got N a mud kitchen! Some friends of ours had one they built, and it inspired us. My kiddos have been playing on the forest floor in the mud for years now, but it’s exciting for them to have a little space in our garden for mud play. 🌳 What are some fun outdoorsy gifts you’ve purchased for your kids?
📚 When should I teach my child to read? How sho 📚 When should I teach my child to read? How should I teach my child to read? What does Charlotte Mason say about reading lessons? How did she teach children how to read? What curriculum do you use to teach your child how to read? 📚
These are all questions I answered in my blog post and video, “teaching reading the Charlotte Mason way” 📚 you can also swipe over to see some of my favorite CM quotes on teaching reading! 📚

I also shared what I do with my 3-year-old (which is very minimal) if you have younger children. You can view the post at the link in my profile! Are you up children school-aged? What do you use to teach reading?
I needed to accomplish a lot today. There was more I needed to accomplish a lot today. There was more unpacking and organizing to be done, pictures to be framed, meal planning to do, laundry that needed folding, bike rides to be had, meals to be prepared, sourdough to be prepped and lesson planning + pre-reading to do. Oh and dishes. So many dishes. 😅

I do essentially all of the inside housework aside from taking out the trash + recycle, but for a season my husband helped out while N was small by doing dinner dishes and sometimes even preparing dinner so I could nurse her after we ate. But as of late, I’m trying something new where I don’t ask my husband to clean up after dinner and instead I do it myself. I don’t mind it, and since my girls are old enough to get their own pj’s on now, I’ve been doing dinner clean-up (as well as lunch and breakfast clean-up and prep!) before I head upstairs to tuck them in, read them a story and sit with them while they fall asleep. Call me old fashioned, but I’m happy to do it, and I delight in my husband being able to enjoy some time with the girls after dinner instead of clean up a mess after a long day of working.

I’m not really sure where I’m going with this post - I’ve felt pulled in so many directions today and it’s something I feel often, (and I’m sure so many of you can relate) but after five months without a home to care for and nurture I simply can’t feel frustrated or annoyed at my list of 10,000 things I need to do. Instead I pray my way through each task. I sip tea in between. I light a candle and wear my great-grandmother’s apron as I work. I read notes like the one my six-year-old left for me this morning and I weep tears of gratitude and joy. Happy Sunday, my friends. ❤️ 
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(swipe to read her note 🥰 + a transcription in the comments!)

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