Author Archives: Laura

Favorite Books of 2014: Non-Fiction (everything else)

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Laura

I read almost 100 books in 2014.  Here are my favorites (and yes, I realize I’m nearly 3 months late with this list). I track my reading on Goodreads.  So if we’re not friends there, you should join me! Here … Continue reading →

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My No-Shave Experiment – 121 Days and Counting (The REVEAL)

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Laura

I haven’t shaved my legs or my armpits in 121 days (since November 22, 2014.) I did this deliberately.  That day, I said to myself, “I’m going to shave today and then I’m not going to shave, for a long … Continue reading →

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Cute Children, Singing

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Laura

My apologies for overwhelming you with videos this week! Ellie has been teaching Mark her Sunday School songs and here’s one. And, finally, I prove to you that Ellie has progressed beyond “Chukka, chukka, oh wah die” when it comes … Continue reading →

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Why Sourdough? Why Soaked? Why Even Bother?

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Laura

A few weeks ago, my friend Liz left this comment on my “Seven Essential Tools for Baking” post. I answered her briefly in a comment there but promised her that I’d write a fuller response because I think it’s a … Continue reading →

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He Counts In Greek! And Sings in English!

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Laura

It’s only fair that we show off Mark counting in Greek, right?  Ellie had her moment in the spotlight, so here’s Mark’s.  Unlike Ellie at this age, Mark is regularly and consistently counting to 20, usually perfectly, on his own. … Continue reading →

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Favorite Books of 2014: Non-Fiction – Parenting and Education

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Laura

I read almost 100 books in 2014.  Here are my favorites (and yes, I realize I’m over two months late with this list). I track my reading on Goodreads.  So if we’re not friends there, you should join me! Here … Continue reading →

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Pi Day Celebration! (FAIL)

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Laura

I have to admit that often I think, “Oooo, we should do this for the blog.  It would be funny.” Sometimes it works, like when I get the kids to sing a cute song.  Other times, it fails miserably and … Continue reading →

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Sugar Snow, Ginny Helkenn’s Doughnuts, and No More Magical Childhood, EVER AGAIN

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Laura

Yesterday, for preschool, we had what one would probably term a “magical childhood” experience.  We were supposed to have had this particular lesson close to a month ago but snow storms combined with illnesses meant lots of cancellations.  So, finally, … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Ultra-Easy 100% Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Laura

I must admit to more than a little bit of trepidation in sharing this sourdough bread recipe with you. In fact, I’ve been putting it off for a year.  I’m a relative amateur when it comes to sourdough baking and … Continue reading →

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March Sewing: What Do You Sew When Your Child Is Sick and Miserable?

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Laura

More wipes for his nose of course! Mark has been pretty miserable the past few days with a bad cold.  The past two days were particularly bad.  We’ve been using cloth wipes at an alarming rate, particularly so because now … Continue reading →

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