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Happy Wednesday!
A QUOTE
In this modern world where activity is stressed almost to the point of mania, quietness as a childhood need is too often overlooked. Yet a child’s need for quietness is the same today as it has always been–it may even be greater–for quietness is an essential part of all awareness. In quiet times and sleepy times a child can dwell in thoughts of his own, and in songs and stories of his own.
― Margaret Wise Brown
A BACK TO (HOME)SCHOOL WISHLIST
I was recently browsing through etsy and found so many neat items that could be fun for school! A few things that caught my eye:
- Family Pottery Kit from Stuck in the Mud Pottery
- 50 States Research Journal from Cirque Du Sewell
- Box of Natural Wonders from The Naturalist And Co
- Rainbow Rock Crayons from Art 2 The Extreme
- Place Value Board from From Jennifer
- Dvorak Composer Study Guide from Tillberry Table
- Spanish Language Flash Cards from Travelflips
A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART
“The Reading Lesson” by John Absolon (found here)
A RECOMMENDATION
A HOMEMAKER CHECK-IN
How are you, readers? Check in and share what you’ve been up to during these uncertain financial times. Here are a few things from me:
+ I’m making taking care of myself a priority again: eating well vs. just grazing on whatever’s easy, focusing on movement of any kind, taking note of the things that cause me stress/anxiety and actively making a plan. I figure this can only have positive consequences and will ultimately save me money on medicines and doctor visits.
+ I’m getting a head start on Christmas presents. I don’t usually start this early, but it was something on my stress/anxiety list (see above) so I’m doing something about it.
+ Need some inspiration for budget-friendly meals? Check out Budget Bytes. I can’t think of a recipe I’ve made from there that I haven’t liked.
+ A DIY I really need to try: How To Make My Ultimate Stain Remover Spray.
+ Have you heard of iFixit? It’s a really cool website that focuses on repairing the items you own. Lots of how-to guides as well as a forum to ask questions and a shop full of parts and tools. I especially love their manifesto.
I absolutely love the Margaret Wise Brown quote. Where did you find it?
Also, thank you for sharing these beautiful paintings. I like to do picture study with my children, and it’s nice ‘meeting’ all these artists I’d previously not heard of. (I only wish I could find books about some of them, but they seem a little too obscure. Still, they deserve to be ‘known’.)
I see the vintage autumn music: I’m going to have to have a listen. I really enjoyed the vintage winter music you posted last year. (I think it drove my children to distraction, but that’s okay.) 🙂
God bless,
Melisa
I want to get a handle on Christmas shopping as well, but I tend to get overwhelmed with all the options. Lists like yours are so helpful, because you’ve already done the initial research. I’d love to see a longer list of gift ideas, especially for a family who isn’t wanting to collect a bunch of junk-o for the sake of junk-o.