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?
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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 • July 17, 2013

Nineties Nostalgia Chic

 Wearing: Thrifted Calvin Klein Overalls (save/spend) | Ann Taylor tee | neon bag c/o Olivia + Joy (similar) | Thrifted yellow pumps (save/spend) | H&M gold cuff bracelet | Stella & Dot renegade cluster bracelet | J.Crew leopard bangle (similar)
You guys. I thrifted these overalls for five dollars the other day and I almost died with excitement.  They are probably from someone’s closet and had sat there for ten or fifteen years then they decided they didn’t need these silly overalls from 1993, but boy were they wrong!  I absolutely love that the fit is a little baggy.  
I styled them with a simple white t-shirt in this outfit so that I could let the overalls and vibrant accessories take the stage.  I love taking a more tomboy-ish look into girly territory with a pair of bright heels and a giant pink brooch flower.  What do you think?  Would you ever try to style overalls?  If so, how?  I’m still racking my brain trying to figure out what I want to pair with them next!  Thank you so much for reading!
(Linking up with Trend Spin, Style Sessions, and Anything & Everything, What I Wore Wednesday, Rolled Up Pretty,Transatlantic Blonde, Get Your Pretty On, Wardrobe Wednesday, Weekly Wednesday Blog Hop.)

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  1. Ladies in Navy says

    July 17, 2013 at 4:02 am

    digging those pretty yellow heels!
    kw ladies in navy

    Reply
  2. Alicia says

    July 17, 2013 at 5:20 am

    i wish i was daring enough to try overalls! this look is too adorable, you rock them way better than i ever could!

    xx, alicia
    river city chic

    Reply
  3. Natali says

    July 17, 2013 at 5:20 am

    Great shoes and bag, they totally make this outfit to stand out! 🙂

    http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com

    Reply
  4. pretty little things says

    July 17, 2013 at 5:55 am

    love the dungaree.
    xo sabbi

    Reply
  5. dani says

    July 17, 2013 at 6:51 am

    You are so cute. Like a grown-up version of The Baby-Sitters' Club. 😉 Love youuuu!

    Reply
  6. Dressed with soul says

    July 17, 2013 at 6:54 am

    Congrats, I would be so happy, if I have gotten this super overall, too! And you combined it in a fantastic way <3

    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena

    http://dressedwithsoul.blogspot.de/

    Reply
  7. Laura Side Street says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:25 am

    Great outfit! I love that the whole 90's thing is coming back and really like the dash of yellow from your bag and shoes – wonderful outfit

    Just stopping by from What I wore wednesday linky 🙂

    Laura x
    http://www.sidestreetstyle.com

    Reply
  8. Sofia says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:52 am

    A simple but stylish outfit. The touch of yellow totally transform the look.

    Xoxo,
    http://mmthanwords.blogspot.pt/

    Reply
  9. Stephanie X says

    July 17, 2013 at 9:01 am

    cute outfit. i like the overall-trend now 🙂
    xx Stephanie (www.stephaniesstyleblog.blogspot.com)

    Reply
  10. In a trendy town says

    July 17, 2013 at 9:12 am

    We prefer jumpsuits to overalls, because nineties weren't good for fashion, like eighties 😉

    http://inatrendytown.blogspot.com.es/

    Reply
  11. Melanie says

    July 17, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    So cute. The yellow really makes this outfit pop!

    I Pink i Love You

    Reply
  12. Carly says

    July 17, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    I love how you paired the overalls with heels!!! Great idea!

    Carly
    http://www.lipglossandcrayons.com

    Reply
  13. Jacqueline Rendine says

    July 17, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    Love your overalls Elle! You look so adorable!

    xo,
    Jacqueline

    Reply
  14. Marla Robinson says

    July 17, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    Love the yellow purse and shoes with those overalls.

    Reply
  15. Cole. says

    July 17, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    Daring, but you did it! Your brave approach was worth it because this outfit looks awesome!!!

    Reply
  16. Arin {Heart of Chic} says

    July 17, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    I SO love that overalls are coming back in style!

    Reply
  17. Roxii says

    July 17, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    You have made dungarees look so glam!

    http://www.studdedkisses.co.uk

    Reply
  18. Sam (Savvy City Chic) says

    July 18, 2013 at 3:02 am

    You look so cute! I wish I could pull off overalls.

    Reply
  19. Melanie Heyns says

    July 18, 2013 at 9:31 am

    Such a cute outfit!

    Mel
    mels-corner.blogspot.com

    Reply
  20. Festive Girls says

    July 18, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Love this outfit!!! Bringing back the 90's is awesome. I think the yellow accessories go perfectly with this look.
    Have a great day
    x
    Jen & Kelly
    http://fashionablyfestive.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  21. Elegance and Mommyhood says

    July 18, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    So simple, cute & casual Elle. Loving the Denim Romper paired with the Yellow Pumps. Stop by my page, missing you.

    Reply
  22. BittenGlam says

    July 18, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    I love how you styled the overalls! The bright bag and shoes really give it the girly feel. I almost miss 90's style looking at this outfit. Some of the 90's style! Not all of it was that great haha.

    Carol | Bitten Glam

    Reply
  23. Lauren @ Style Elixir says

    July 19, 2013 at 1:51 am

    Those overalls are to die for!!! Darling look.

    Thank you for linking up with Style Sessions!

    Lauren xx
    http://www.stylelixir.com

    Reply
  24. Nicolene Richards says

    July 19, 2013 at 4:35 am

    Hi there, what a breath of fresh air! Love your casual style, and the colour is very energizing! I would happily follow you, and thanks for stopping by my blog!
    FF

    Reply
  25. Olia says

    July 19, 2013 at 5:45 am

    Very cute girl! Hope you'll check out my newest post @ http://www.loveolia.com & follow on bloglovin! I think we have similar tastes 😉

    Reply
  26. Cake Couture says

    July 19, 2013 at 5:59 am

    Lovely outfit and beautiful pics!
    xoxo

    http://www.cakeandcouture.com

    Reply
  27. Alice Warren says

    July 19, 2013 at 6:01 am

    Love how you styled an overall and made it look so current! The pops of yellow is perfection!

    Alice
    http://www.happinessatmidlfie.com

    Reply
  28. collected by Katja says

    July 19, 2013 at 7:02 am

    I'm so in love with denim dungarees actually <3 …. Looks amazing on you! What do you think about my pop art outfit in my current post? Kisses from Vienna,

    Katja

    http://www.collectedbykatja.com

    Reply
  29. Rakel says

    July 19, 2013 at 7:53 am

    great look! so chic!

    http://alovelystyle.blogspot.com.es/

    Reply
  30. SARAH says

    July 19, 2013 at 10:57 am

    ahhh love the dungarees!

    Sarah
    xoxo

    http://absolutelysarahx.blogspot.com

    Reply
  31. Every Wear I Go says

    July 19, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    I now need some overalls!

    everywearigo.blogspot.com

    Reply
  32. Anne Hucker says

    July 19, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    I love the bracelets so much — what a great accent to this outfit!

    Best,
    Anne

    http://www.bentonandtilley.com

    Reply
  33. Lauren says

    July 19, 2013 at 2:02 pm

    I have that same yellow bag from Olivia + Joy! Love it!

    Lauren
    Fizz and Frosting

    Reply
  34. Jess says

    July 19, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    OK, I don't know if I'm ready to jump back onto the overall train yet…. But I think if I could find some that are more of a romper style I would totally pull it off though!

    Reply
  35. Brigitte Honeybee says

    July 19, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    you look amazingly cute.

    from Brigitte at // BreezeyBee Blog | BlogLovin'

    dont forget to enter my RiRi Woo Giveaway Here

    Reply
  36. Akshara Vivekananthan says

    July 19, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    I love that you brought back overalls! I would think for these modern times it would be really hard to style them, but you've done a perfect job. I really like your poppy accessories, especially that purse! Love it 🙂
    xo Akshara
    Simply Akshara

    P.S followed you on bloglovin 🙂

    Reply
  37. RebekahRose says

    July 20, 2013 at 3:06 am

    You are just too adorable! LOVE! New follower! 🙂

    XO,
    Rebekah

    rebekahrgilmore.blogspot.com

    Reply
  38. shine star says

    July 20, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    Great look 😉
    Very nice!

    http://closertotheedge1.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  39. True says

    July 20, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    you look amazing in that dungarees!!! xxx

    Reply
  40. Jessica @ Here(and)Now says

    July 21, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    oh man, I rocked some overalls HARD in middle school. Paired with hightops & a hoodie tied around my waist… 5th grade style right there! Loving how you are bringing back this childhood staple with a touch of class, the yellow heels are the perfect hint of girlie flair!
    xx
    Here&Now
    Enter my $50 J.Crew giftcard giveaway!

    Reply
  41. Annie says

    July 22, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    You look SO cute in those overalls…love the yellow accessories! I definitely loved my overalls in middle school….one strap down style 🙂

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

    Reply
  42. Whats Hanging... says

    July 22, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    This outfit is too cute! Love how you have spiced up the overall shorts.

    Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog. Gnarly is my world, I try to incorporate him in posts as often as I can.

    Your blog is great. I am so glad you found me. I am following you back and am about to go check out Stylin' In St. Louis now! I am totally interested in your stripes theme line up! I am obsessed with stripes right now! Let me know how to get involved.

    Robyn xo
    http://www.whats-hanging.com

    Reply
  43. kristina elaine says

    July 22, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    I love the pop of bright color! Too cute.
    xx http://enzaessentials.wordpress.com

    Reply
  44. Amanda @ A Good Hue says

    July 23, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    I'm usually not a fan of overalls but you look freaking adorable! Love the yellow pumps too 🙂

    Reply
  45. Tiffany Ima says

    July 25, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    You look so cute! I still haven't done the overalls, but everytime I see it, I so want to!

    Love the yellow pops as well!

    Tiffany Ima
    Style Honestly

    Reply
  46. Dedicated to says

    August 12, 2013 at 9:38 am

    wow, i love your overall … sooo pretty 😉

    cheers
    tina

    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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