😍 A Celebration of Summer β˜€οΈ


Reader, Enjoy this collection of inspiration to celebrate the beginning of summer! Books, movies, music, recipes, classes, and more:

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A Hint of Summertime in Fall (video)

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Summer Reading

I came across a whimsical online bookshop and am so glad I did! Jamie, the owner, has such a beautiful vision when it comes to providing the best literature for our children. She feels called to do all she can to make sure good books are available to families at a reasonable price. Check out her Cozy Cottage Bookshop and fill your summer days with reading wonder!

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Summer Book Recommendations

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Summer Favorites

  1. Delicious Basil Pesto Recipe​
  2. ​Summer Playlist: Anne Shirley inspired
  3. Allrecipes Best of Summer Recipe Magazine
  4. ​Of Fathers and Friends Article by Joshua J. Bowman
  5. Farm and Forage Online Class for ages 5-8 and 10-13​
"There is only one way to improve the taste of a nation. It cannot be done in a hurry and it cannot be done by force. It can only be accomplished by exposing the people patiently to that which is truly 'good,' to that which is truly 'noble'...
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"Try and persuade our children to make the good choice for themselves by exposing them just as much as possible to that which is a true product of divine inspiration and honest human craftsmanship ...
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"In the end, those able to see for themselves will then make the right decisions, and because they will do it on their own volition, it will be a lasting one."
⎯Hendrik Willem Van Loon

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Summer Movie Recommendations

Creative Summer Homeschooling

As a homeschooling family, we are often asked if we homeschool through the summer and, if so, what that looks like.

One summer, I kept a record of our activities. This is the result:

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Until next time, have a wonderful weekend! ⎯CM


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