by IngridBarlow | Jan 10, 2017 | Good on the tastebuds, Homeschool
I was reminded of something bad this weekend. Old fashioned cake doughnuts are not that hard to make…and don’t take that much time either. Oh man. Lovely doughnuts. 30 minutes to rest the dough and then the magic happens. And can I just say that I...
by IngridBarlow | Jan 6, 2017 | Good on the tastebuds, Homeschool, Simply Domestic, Uncategorized
Breakfast is kind of special to me. It’s quiet time before the day begins. I use “quiet” loosely here, but it is a time that I try to re-group and prepare mentally for the day ahead. Since I read to the family when they eat, it means that I...
by IngridBarlow | Jan 6, 2017 | Good on the tastebuds, Homeschool
This kid. He’s wiggly. On the move. A bit distracted. Math takes him an e.t.e.r.n.i.t.y. I’ve heard of some mamas knitting while teaching to help them maintain patience. Hmmmm…might need to try that. At some point he moved to the floor with his...
by IngridBarlow | Jan 4, 2017 | Favorite Reads, Good on the tastebuds, Homeschool, Homestead Life, Simply Domestic
Day 3 of the school week included some of the following. MATH!! And the kids all cheer. 😉 Elias is working on double digits addition, clocks, measuring… Espen is plugging along on writing the number after/before, skip counting, money… After math, we headed...
by IngridBarlow | Mar 16, 2016 | Gardening, Good on the tastebuds, Homestead Life
I love finding local gems in our area. Local people doing things they love in the coolest way. Maple Leaf Orchard is one of those places. It’s located in beautiful Spring Valley WI. My husband noticed last weekend that they were out making maple syrup in their...
by IngridBarlow | Jul 21, 2014 | Gardening, Good on the tastebuds
The boys, ages 3 and 4, LOVE a picnic. I am asked often and with pleading eyes for picnics. So when I heard the blueberries were in at a local farm I thought it would make a fun outing for them. We snagged dad for the lunch hour and headed over. A local gem that we...
