We’ve been in northern Indiana Amish country for a couple of months. We’ve loved the exposure to simplicity, hard work, beautiful farms, and access to fresh & affordable food. We’ve carefully passed countless horses and buggies. We’ve marveled at overhearing Pennsylvania Dutch, observing their simple dress, hair coverings, and quality handiwork. Perhaps our RV life’s requirement to use laundromats increases my perceived beauty of the colorful Amish laundry hanging on clothes

In an effort to ignite a more passionate reader in Jonas I looked at upcoming movie releases a few months ago. I was specifically looking for age-appropriate movies based on books. I planned on extending a reading challenge with attending the new movie as the reward for completing the book. Jonas hasn’t had enough experience with loving a book and being disappointed by Hollywood’s interpretation. :) I noticed The Giver (released Aug 15). I hadn’t read the book, but knew the m

Another benefit of homeschooling is all of the learning or relearning I get to experience. I like to call this my Exercise-the-Brain-Cells-to-Prevent-Excess-Senior-Moments-Strategy. I’m a total history nerd and I have loved to revisit Ancient Rome & Greece, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance time periods with my kids. We have talked about how fascinating it would be to tour Europe. Someday. This past year we have focused on American History. I have found the geopolitics of