MIH Update: May 2021

Hi! It’s been a minute since I’ve written. Too many irons in the fire, priorities – you name it. Life just happens and well, some things take precedence. Every so often, I’ve reflected on where this blog fits in. I’ve enjoyed writing it – sharing my ideas and thoughts – but it started to become a little tedious. And you […]

Questions to Ask Yourself Before the Holidays: 2020 version

The holidays are basically here. The impending sense of overwhelm and warm fuzziness is here as well. And it’s 2020. For those of you hiding under a rock and ignoring the news, we’re in the midst of a drastic spike in the COVID-19 pandemic. This year is absolutely different. I revisited last year’s post and promptly decided we should revisit […]

Friday Five: November 20, 2020

Homeschooling ideas this week: Three easy ways to practice gratitude as a family; Beyond Harry Potter: 50 Fantasy Adventure Series Starring Mighty Girls; What the Heck Is ‘Friluftsliv’ and Why Do We Need It?; 22 Videos to Help Kids Understand Gratitude; The Great Thanksgiving Listen.

Friday Five: November 13, 2020

This week: 30 Days of Gratitude for Kids; 25 Fun Games to Play on Zoom; Unlocking the Mysteries of Autumn Leaves from a Drone’s Eye View; Yes, Your Kids Can Play Outside All Winter; Online Events.

Friday Five: November 6, 2020

Homeschooling ideas this week: November Study Guide; Election Day Resources from PBS LearningMedia; Netflix’s “Over the Moon;” Native American Heritage Month; November Traceable Calendar.

Friday Five: October 30, 2020

This week: 5 Things To Do in the rain; Pinkalicious & Peterrific podcast; Let’s Vote Bingo from PBS KIDS; 9 ways to celebrate Day of the Dead plus a quote from Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

Friday Five: October 23, 2020

Homeschooling ideas this week: Cyberchase activities, Felt Banner Garland; Leaf Animal Masks; Autumn Scavenger Hunt; plus a quote from Claudia Black.

How to make a felt banner

Felt banners are a super simple craft that bring an element of hygge (a Danish word for coziness and comfort) to the home.