dragonfly days

love week

finished.

Valentine's day is almost here. My daughter was telling me that at her school this week it is love week. There are different themes for different days like tomorrow is-buy a sophomore lunch day, Thursday is make a new friend day.  I love it.

In honor of love week here are my links that I love:

• Grilled Nutella raspberry sandwich-- OMG. Where has this been my whole life. 
• Learning with candy hearts- I have a big bag of hearts just waiting for a day to do this. 
• Candy Heart Patterns- more candy fun. 
• kindness with a punch- so cute.
• 31 Ways to tell your child "I love you."
• Valentine gumball necklace. This is so cute, I think I need one. In every color. If only I could chew gum.
• Just what  I needed to hear-- I've been thinking about this since I read it this morning. Great way to change perspective. 
• I'm on fire for you.- Cute fire truck Valentines. 

Hope you all have a happy love week.

Some linky love

Agh! Monday strikes again.

Some links I am loving lately:

• are so happy: inspirational quotes--you know I love a good quote. 
• FIMBY- Creativity in our Homeschool: wonderful post on bringing creativity to your homeschool. 
• Cheerio Road - a little problem with suffering-
• The Parenting Passageway-Five things every parent needs.
• make and takes-Monster Valentine's: good thing I saved those googly eyes from the decluttering box.
• Zoe Weil- The World Becomes What You Teach: loved her books, love the talk.
• How to teach like Gandalf
• small things- In Color: love these pics. 
• Simple Kids- What to do with kids in winter
• Kind Over Matter-never dull your shine for somebody else: love the pic and the quote.

 

blog housekeeping

I'm doing some housekeeping on the blog this weekend, so please excuse the mess. 

 For now a  chick pic:

December 6th 2010

 

Every little thing.

 

Some things I've loved over the past week:

• Chocolate Gingerbread cookies. These are definitely going on my list of things to do. 
• Along with this shortbread recipe.
• My new favorite Christmas song.  Who am I kidding, I just love all her songs. :)
• Christmas around the world ideas. Hoping I can get it together enough to do some of these.
• Have you been following the Handmade Holiday posts. So much goodness there. I have some ideas for this year and a bunch going on the list for the coming year.
• Ohhh... a Christmas photo hunt. Too cool. Must do this.
• Borax snowflakes.  Will do this week.
• Great art. Great message.
• 7 benefits of Homeschool Handicrafts.  But I think this list goes for all people of all ages.

Hope you had a great Monday!

 

 

things I'm loving this week

science songs and videos (ptoe)

Things I have Learned

Theme of the Week {Pumpkins}

For you: Vintage Animal Handwriting Cards

That Nature Connection

Thematic Thursday: Featuring Leaves

Fall, The 4 Seasons, and Weather

A Day in the Life

moving along

I had to share this fun project.  I found a new to me blog that has really inspired me to do some crafting with our school this year. Katherine has been doing themes of the week this summer with her children. She has a ton of cute, fun ideas! I saw the popcorn one, that I linked to and the drive in movie grabbed my attention.  So I put it to use.

Today we had an easy day. Zac was off and I was tired. We spent some time outside with the animals, in the garden and cleaning up. While Jack was out playing I started putting this together:

 

Painted box, yogurt lids fitted with red paper for brake lights, foil headlights, big push pins for radio dials, and I even made him a set of keys out of luggage keys and an extra key chain.  And yes I realize the steering wheel is oval. I'm tired and ran out of paper. ;o)

 

This afternoon he was able to stay home with dad while I did carpool and have a drive in movie.

so cool

So I won a giveaway over at A Spot to Reminisce and Discourse. Kamas, the very talented, drew up and made this bookmark for me. She knows me well gnomes and mushrooms and all. I love it. Although I told her I am framing it and putting it by my desk where I can see it everyday. I can't imagine putting it in a book! Thank you Kamas!

loving today

A Book of Mottoes

Loving this idea. I think a moms version would be nice. You could do quotes from reading or quotes from your little ones.

Notes for Late Winter Learning

Always enjoy Dawn's ideas.

More True Than You Know

You need to read this. Really. Go now.

Things I'm enjoying today

Here are some blog posts that I am enjoying today:

5. Their values and roles are linked to their priorities.

If you know your values, then you have a base for your priorities. For example: a mother has her role, and has her values as a mother, so her priorities are set accordingly.

Is the way you're managing your time right now reflect your true values and priorities?---

How is Your Time Management?

Rather than thinking about quantity — of ideas, of experiences, of work produced — we need to think about quality. Spending more time doing less, so we can do better and appreciate more. A single experience, really and truly had and understood, is more valuable than weeks and weeks of rushed, unconnected, random experiences.--

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