Hey friends! I cannot believe it's December 1st! Oh, how this year has flown! I know many people are glad 2020 is coming to an end. While this year certainly has been one for the books (and I'm sure it's going to go down in them!), I have been trying to remind myself to look on the bright side as much as possible. ...
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Weekly Vlog: Native American Studies | Trim Healthy Mama Meal Plan | Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
Hi, friend! In this week's vlog, I'm chatting a bit more about our winter homeschool break and what we're doing in our Native American studies so far. I'm also sharing a new (11:45) 2-week Trim Healthy Mama meal plan that Dean and I are trying out and why. Lastly, (29:00) I'll take you along with us as we collect items ...
Weekly Vlog: Homeschool Winter Rhythm & Riddle Scavenger Hunt
Hi, friends! I'm back with another weekly vlog. This week, (9:15) I'm sharing a bit more about our homeschool style and the rhythm/schedule I'd like to try out during our winter break. Tuesday is Election Day here in the US, (32:43) so I'm heading out to vote. Later in the week, (36:40) we have some friends coming into ...
Nature Walks, Outdoor Homeschooling, Autumn Garden To-Dos, & Natural Home Decor
Hi, friends! Join me and my family on an (0:00) after-lunch nature walk where we'll spend some time enjoying the world around us and collect some of the beautiful things nature has to offer. After our walk, (2:07) we'll head outside to finish up our homeschool group lessons and then (3:59) head to the garden to see ...
Weekly Prep & Catching Fireflies Vlog
In between homeschooling, housekeeping, and online work, weekly meal prep is one of those constant tasks to keep up with here at Wild Rose Cottage! Is it that way at your home too? In this week's vlog, I'm showing you my 2-week Aldi and Misfits Markets hauls, my weekly meal plan, some home projects Dean is working ...
Wrapping Up The Homeschool Year
As some of you know (if you read my blog or my Instagram blurbs regularly), we are wrapping up our homeschool year this month. However, since this is such a time of transition for us, with working on our new house and living out of our suitcases, our daily routine is a bit skewed. Because of that our last month of ...