These 3 boys eat a lot.  Back in Vermont, it seems like we made daily grocery store trips.  After all, the grocery store was practically across the street.  Here it’s not quite that simple, but we *do* have a Costco within 10 minutes of driving.  Every Saturday is Costco day.  It’s TJ’s favorite, since they [...]

I just finished reading the Unprocessed Child, by Valerie Fitzenreiter. It’s a book about Valerie and her unschooled daughter Laurie, although she occasionally mentions other people in their lives. It’s less about living in the absence of school and more about mindful parenting in spite of the mainstream. The book is written [...]

I was reminded of this poem yesterday. A friend gave me this book during a tough time years and years ago. I vaguely remember the book, but I will always remember this poem. It’s so beautiful and relevant to my life. Enjoy.
The [...]

Coolest book ever! (or uh… lately!) We’ve already learned how to fart with a straw and an armpit.

We’ve learned to make a star with toothpicks and water. We’ve even learned move salami over our faces without touching it.
Lots of cool tricks, and harmless pranks. (Except maybe the one about the [...]

If you’re anything like me than you’re sick of hearing about the coming disaster of global warming and the climate crisis. All of this nonsense makes me so angry. It makes me angry that people are so vulnerable that they actually believe that the earth’s temperatures rising are a CRISIS. Alright people, [...]

I received this link to an article on an unschooling list I belong to. I wanted to share it here. Brain Candy It’s a book review of “Everything Bad for you is Good for You”. I haven’t been lucky enough to read the book yet.
My kids LOVE video games. The [...]