I want to preface the following post by apologizing on not being here the full 31 days - since I didn't post Friday or Saturday this week! An interesting thing happened this week - I hit a wall. While I had posts written for the past couple of days, I didn't publish them for whatever reason. They may come up later in the series, they may not ever see the light of day. Writing about … [Read more...] about {31 Days} When You Just Need a Break!
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{31 Days} Lists as a Tool not a Barrier
I talked a bit yesterday about making lists, and I realized I could easily write an entire post on my love of list making. I don’t remember why I started making lists so many years ago, but I did, and I am thankful for that practice now. Lists can be used for good and for bad. You wouldn’t think that of something as simple as a list, but it is the truth, and I will explain it to you … [Read more...] about {31 Days} Lists as a Tool not a Barrier
{31 Days} – Starting Where I am Right Now
I want to start with where I am right now in my journey of overcoming overwhelm. I have been restless. I was waiting all summer for the “start” of our new school year, so we could change up the routine, get into a better rhythm, and so I had some grasp on what we were doing every day. Of course, what actually happened was I was not entirely ready for school to start. … [Read more...] about {31 Days} – Starting Where I am Right Now
A Day at the Fair – 2016
One of my most favorite events every year is going to the fair. There is something about all of the animals and the delicious food that makes it an amazing experience for me. I have been going to this same fair since I was little, so I think the nostalgia of it all also plays a role. When Emma was born we started going annually as a family, after several years … [Read more...] about A Day at the Fair – 2016
Preparing for a Long Homeschool Break!
One of the best reasons to homeschool is the flexibility. We love the option to take off days when we need to, and the ability to make up days on the weekends if need be. This is how homeschooling seamlessly flows into living our lives. Several years ago I read on a homeschool blog about how the family would be taking the entire month of December off from homeschooling. I was … [Read more...] about Preparing for a Long Homeschool Break!
6 Ways to Reduce your Heating Costs this Winter
There are affiliate links in this blog post. If you purchase something after clicking on one of these links, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Townsend House! Have you turned your heat on yet? We live in Maine, and while in years past we would wait until November 1st to turn on the heat, this year the heat came on in early … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Reduce your Heating Costs this Winter