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Vacation Highlights Part 6 – Charlottesville, VA
Our last night of hotel life in Virginia led us to Charlottesville, home to Monticello – Thomas Jefferson’s homestead. We got into town late and were led by our hotel clerk to Charlottesville’s...
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KY State Fair
We love the State Fair! This year was our first time being more than spectators and we had a busy, but exciting blast. The big kids showed goats two nights in a row, which left two days full of...
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Family Celebrations
We’ve been enjoying so many family activities lately from birthdays to campaigning. This is a very random post with highlights from several of our times together. Family is important. Don’t forget...
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Favorite Games
During my workshops about creative homeschooling and living math, I often talk about incorporating games into the school schedule. The question that always follows is, “Which games are your top picks...
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Four Years Old!
It’s hard to believe we just celebrated the 4th birthday of my littlest! I love this picture from the party of my three kiddos with their great grandparents. They are blessed to still have three...
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A Sign-Making Business
It’s been a while since I’ve posted about some of Caleb’s shenanigans, but – believe me – he’s still up to them. This is the entrance to his room where he’s started a sign-making business. Each sign...
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A 14th Birthday
The years just keep rolling on! My precious daughter is 14. Wow, how time flies. She loves animals and wanted her cake in the theme of her border collie, Lily. We couldn’t find a figurine of Lily,...
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Spring Fun
April and May were two of the busiest months I think I’ve ever had! Here are just a few of the things that kept me busy… (This isn’t even the half of it!) A field trip to Old Friends, a retirement...
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Catching My Breath
T-ball down, only B-ball and Softball to go! Going from 6-8 games a week down to 3-4 will be more freeing than you can imagine. Even though I haven’t been around here much, I’ve been around. Helping...
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Summer 2012
Where have I been this summer? Golly, my head is spinning and I’m not sure at all where I’ve been or what I’ve been doing. I do know that I haven’t had much time to sit down! And the garden is just...
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Do Homeschoolers Ever REALLY Vacation?
This post is from Our Journey Westward © 2006-2014 Cindy West. All rights reserved. I cannot even begin to tell you what a wonderful vacation our family was blessed to take in early October. Indian...
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A Grinch Birthday Party
This post is from Our Journey Westward © 2006-2014 Cindy West. All rights reserved. What a fun 7th birthday celebration we had for my little Christmas man. Grinchy green was everywhere thanks to the...
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Vacation Highlights Part 6 – Charlottesville, VA
This post is from Our Journey Westward © 2006-2014 Cindy West. All rights reserved. Our last night of hotel life in Virginia led us to Charlottesville, home to Monticello – Thomas Jefferson’s...
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Vacation Highlights Part 5 – Yorktown, VA
This post is from Our Journey Westward © 2006-2014 Cindy West. All rights reserved. As with every single aspect of our vacation, we were completely impressed with the quality and child-friendliness of...
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When You Need a Summer of Rest
Maybe you’ve noticed that I haven’t been around for a while? Sometimes life just gets so busy that certain things fall by the wayside. Other times, I just need a break. Both happen to have been the...
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Easy Summer Field Trips for Your Homeschool
Summer field trips have been a consistent tool in my toolbox to beat boredom and get in some sneaky learning. Living on a cattle farm and having a library full of nature studies, you’d think boredom...
View Article15 of the Best Group Games for Families
These group games for families are perfect for any special gathering! Games have always been the go-to activity when family or friends get together because they are so much fun and keep everyone...
View ArticleEasy Summer Field Trips for Your Homeschool
Summer field trips have been a consistent tool in my toolbox to beat boredom and get in some sneaky learning. Living on a cattle farm and having a library full of nature studies, you’d think boredom...
View Article15 of the Best Group Games for Families
These group games for families are perfect for any special gathering! Games have always been the go-to activity when family or friends get together because they are so much fun and keep everyone...
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