suddenly, unexpectedly, homeschooling.
How to Wear Your Kids Out in Bad Weather Do you ever wonder how to wear your kids out in bad weather? Folks, it’s cold out there today. It’s so cold that it hurts to be outside. Typically, we subscribe to the saying “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” We are usually outside…
FTC Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links.* Have you ever wondered how to encourage a reluctant writer? Earlier this year, Leo went through a “reluctant writer” phase. This phase was fascinating to me because Leo has always loved to write. I’m convinced he actually taught himself to read through writing, as he used to meticulously copy his favorite books (both words and…
FTC Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links.* ‘Tis the season for crowded malls, UPS and FedEx deliveries, and an influx of you-must-buy-this-thing-right-now commercials. Are you tired of all the accumulating stuff in your life? Are you looking to get in the holiday spirit but avoid the buy-buy-buy this year? Well, we here at My Little Poppies…
FTC Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links.* Hi. This is Leo again. People have been asking for me to post book reviews. Here is my first one: Percy Jackson Review. It’s a 5 book series and it’s great! Hope you like this first book review! This week I have been reading a series of books…
Mourning books Just after breakfast he looked up at me with tear-filled eyes and cried, “This is just like Harry, Mum. It’s just like Harry all over again. What am I going to do?” Leo is in mourning; he will finish his last Percy Jackson book today. He’s already feeling the pain and he’s warning…
Remember when I talked about that Wordsworth quote on kindness that I love? Well, I have always loved the idea of nameless acts of kindness and love. We’ve been trying to teach our children that it is these nameless acts that are the most important. The best kindnesses are the acts that you perform solely…
