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Lessons at the Arboretum

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The weather was gorgeous, Care Bear was home, I was feeling motivated, and bonus – I have a voucher I got from Living Social. Score! All of this made for a beautiful day at the arboretum. I’m so thankful I got the photography classes for Care Bear not long ago so she has something to […]

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Photography as a Hobby

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I think we all enjoy some type of creative outlet, but might not find anything we enjoy for quite some time. In our exploration of hobbies for Care Bear, she’s taking a series of photography classes. If I didn’t have little ones to tend to, I’d love to join her in the fun! An added […]

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Taking Days Off for Rest and Reflection

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How often do you plan days off? Admittedly, I don’t plan days many days off but rather we choose days off as fun days and opportunities come up. Today is a day off for Care Bear, but for me? I’m taking this time to look over her previous work to see what needs attention, and […]

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Field Trip Friday: Winter Nature Preserve Edition!

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Wow, it’s Friday already!! We are heading into the depth of winter, but we have had surprisingly warm days still. It is during these unusually warm (think, highs in the 40’s and 50’s occasionally) that I find myself thinking of the Handbook of Nature Study blog, and how I envy her ability to still go […]

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Field Trip Friday: Sick at Home Edition!

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Wow, just one person being sick in the house really takes everything off course! Little Miss has been battling a fever for a couple days, and just wants to cuddle all the time, which is not something I’m complaining about; though that doesn’t leave me with many hands to get anything done. So, if we […]

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