In my life this week…
It's been a busy three weeks around here. So much is going on that it's been rather difficult to find time to blog for fun it's all been work work work and for that I apologize. I do not want a review only space here. This is where I want to record the good things we do too.
This past week I really enjoyed reading this photo journal of children enjoying the great outdoors and playing together. Grab a cup of tea and I hope you will enjoy them too. 30 Magical Photos Of Children Playing Around The Worl.
Two weeks ago we had the privileged of going to the zoo and meeting a Bandicoot and seeing the new enclosure at the zoo as well as working with the press in a photographic session. This is the picture that featured in the local news paper recently. You can see the article online here: Werribee Zoo opens new nocturnal hub in fight to save endangered bandicoot
In our home school this week…
Sir N enjoyed a first aid course presented by BUMPS First Aid.
Continued with recorder lessons. They are definitely improving. Hear them play.
Done two lessons from the Drawing Textbook.
Watched part one from the documentary The Map Makers.
Completed book three of the Little House books and started the audio book By the Shores of Silver Lakes.
Lots of reading.
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…
If you are studying the second World War take a look at this Nazi 'perfect Aryan' poster child was Jewish
If you're in school planning mode be sure to read How I Planned for My Homeschool Year
School starting age: the evidence
Written by a Homeschool graduate The Homeschool vs. Public School Struggle.
Here is a comprehensive Artist Study Resource
Gwen shares on How to Make Unit Studies Work for Your Family.
Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…
The Zoo. We have been three times in nearly as many days. We went to enjoy the Night Zoo experience at Werribee Open Range Zoo.
BUMPS first Aid Class
Library craft class.
Met some of Paul's instagram buddies and joined them for an Open Vehicle Adventure at the zoo.
We used Sir N's birthday gift and spent an afternoon at Dinosaur Adventures.
My favourite thing this week was…
I loved finding this great post How to Speak Your Spouse’s Love Language (and What to Avoid)
One of the things that saddened me a couple of weeks ago was watching The Whittington Family: Ryland's Story. Today I read a beautiful post over at lindsay leigh bentley titled I am Ryland – the story of a male-identifying little girl who didn’t transition. I admire how balanced her story is and just how she has put everything into perspective and balance. In a world full of pyschetry and political correctness it's time to find healthy balance.
Wow wow and wow. A new place to add to my bucket list to see World's Largest Cave, Son Doong, Hosts First Public Tours
Reading this adoptive Mom's explanation of loving her adopted son K is for Knit (a word study)
Questions/thoughts I have…
Have you read this Why My Family Doesn't Do Sleepovers what are your thoughts ?
Why on earth would you write a book like this for 5 year old children ??? :( When I see things like this that I am pleased that I'm on the home education journey ...
Things I’m working on…
Experiencing History Through Music Review.
A review of our faourite history program at present Veritas Press - Self Paced Hisory
A review on WriteShop.
Making a Pharaoh Headdress with Sir N
A recipe for Lemon Butter Cake in a Mug (gluten free and THM approved)
Please Don't Say Cheese - Online Photography Class
Experience History Through Music {Review} We have really been enjoying this product.
In Bloggy world I’m reading…
Fabien Cousteau Leads "Aquanauts" in Record-Breaking Undersea Expedition
Such a funny read Ten Things New Dads Should Know About New Mums
I've been looking at catablog a blog directory for Australian and New Zealand bloggers
Please pray for this family as they walk through the loss of their baby girl Aila Jane Walker | June 24, 2014
So sad to read this ... Mugabe says remaining white farmers must go
Meriam Ibrahim says her baby may be disabled
Justina Pelletier’s Family Promises to Sue Massachusetts for Abducting Their Daughter
A Precious Baby Died Today
12 Sure Signs Of Menopause
I’m cooking…
.I looking forward to a Thermomix class at the end of the month. I really need to learn to use it a lot better than I am.
I really do wish I could find the right tweak to get this recipe to work ... Mug Cheesecake
I cooked this great recipe I found on Pinterest: Loaded Cauliflower Low Carb.
Cheesy Zucchini Recipe
A recipe for Lemon Butter Cake in a Mug (gluten free and THM approved)
On Pinterest I found...
Loaded Cauliflower Low Carb. This was very detectible although next time I make it I will use less cream.
I’m grateful for…
Encouraging bloggers who show practical ways to live. I enjoyed 4 {Radical} Ways To Love Your Husband & Children
Because sometimes bedtime takes forever … and it should.
A photo, video, link, or quote to share…
Loved watching this YouTube clip about Wild Nights at Werribee Zoo and seeing Paul in it.
Blessings
Chareen
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