So here I am at almost 40 weeks, completely exhausted, uncomfortable, and so ready to have this baby. And each morning it gets harder to start the day. I figure there might be some other folks out there as the school year comes to an end that also need a little help getting their morning started, so I thought I'd do something a little out of the ordinary here at Carrots and share a morning dance … [Read more...]
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Good Music Monday: Autumn Vibes
Welcome back to Good Music Monday at Carrots! I put together some songs that seemed autumnal to me. It's still hot here in central TX but my weather app tells me that things are JUST about to change. We're about to get some cooler temps starting tomorrow! When I post the last Good Music Monday I had just dyed my hair purple. And as I shared with my newsletter subscribers on Friday....now it's … [Read more...]
The State of the Homeschooling Year Address (2017-2018)
I've had a lot of requests for a homeschooling update lately. Since the school year is wrapping up, it seems like the perfect time for one. 2017-2018 has been an exciting year watching the kids grow and learn. It's also been a challenge because from November through March I was mostly out of of commission due to hyperemesis gravidarum during this pregnancy (it's another little girl due this … [Read more...]
Free Mrs. Meyer’s Holiday Sets Just for You!
So remember when I shared about how I'm sorely tempted to just SKIP RIGHT TO CHRISTMAS instead of savoring the season and preparing for Advent? Well, apparently I wasn't alone. Many of you told me you're in the same boat in this dumpster fire of a year. But I think we can do this, y'all. I think we can slow down, prepare our hearts, and have that joyful hope of Advent before rushing into … [Read more...]
5 Favorite Ways to Not Hate Housework (or at least hate it less)
# 1: Start with a cup of coffee or tea. Before I do anything else, I turn on the electric kettle to make a cuppa. Instant mood lifter! That laundry mountain doesn't look quite as overwhelming as it did pre-caffeine! #2: Love your cleaning products. I recently have found two revolutionary cleaning motivators. I've never cared about cleaning products much (other than not wanting anything … [Read more...]