There’s something about the slower days of summer that seems to invite me to pick up something gentle and meaningful with my hands. Perhaps it’s the longer evenings, or the unhurried rhythm that naturally follows the school year winding down, or in my case, a considered return to the gentle art of homemaking. Whatever it …
With today’s golden light and long hours, it feels safe to say—summer has well and truly arrived. In our homeschooling days, I used to share a monthly series on seasonal themes and plans. They were simple collections of ideas, rooted in the rhythm of the year, which guided our learning and helped shape our days …
As a long-time Charlotte Mason homeschooling mum, I’ve been reflecting on the many rich elements that shaped our learning journey over the years. Among them, nature study has stood out as a quiet yet powerful thread—one that not only nourished our understanding of science, but helped form lifelong relationships with the natural world. In …
Summer is the perfect season for a seaside nature study—though, in truth, the coastline offers treasures in every weather and time of year. Some of our most fascinating finds have come after a blustery winter’s storm, when the sea gives up secrets tucked away beneath the waves. This post is a glimpse into our homeschooling …
Have you seen the term “romanticise your life” cropping up all over social media? I confess—I was baffled. The idea seemed innocuous until I dived deeper, watching well-crafted videos and influencers living out unbelievably curated “slow lives.” Honestly? It feels like nonsense. The Social Media Illusion Yes, romanticising your life means cherishing the beauty in …
There’s something deeply comforting about beginning again. I often think of how the seasons gently turn, always arriving in their own time, never rushed—never scolded for being late. And perhaps, our hearts are much the same. They, too, move in seasons. Some are fruitful and focused. Others—well, they drift a little. And that’s okay. I’ve …
As I purposfully seek to return to the gentle rhythms of home, I find myself drawn back to the age-old rituals that tether us quietly to place, season, and purpose. There’s a particular kind of peace in the doing—kneading dough, preserving fruit, watching something transform through the work of your hands. The Joy of Strawberry …
Hello my lovely friends! The weather has finally broken in our neck of the woods and we have had some lovely rain which is a welcome relief for the garden. I have to say that I have missed the lack of rain! I love listening to it falling and the way the earth smells as …
For the Christian woman who longs to return to a life of peace, purpose, and grace I walked past a quilt top that I first pieced together in 2017. It still is not finished! I have started hand quilting the top but the fact that it has taken me 8 years to get to this …
A Window into the Wild From the vantage point of my kitchen sink, I’ve been granted a quiet but intimate view into what I fondly call The Secret Garden — my modest back garden that comes alive with quiet magic. As I stand washing dishes in warm, sudsy water, my eyes drift beyond the glass …
