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Category Archives: Joyful Living

August 21, 2015

Friday Night Entertainment for Your Average Homeschooled Teenager

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May 28, 2015May 28, 2015

Rugged Maniac

Aidan and I “ran” a 5K obstacle race on Saturday.  I use the term “ran” loosely, because I could run… Read More
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January 22, 2015September 22, 2015

No More Babies in the House!

Lydia celebrated her 5th — yup, FIFTH — birthday last week, so there are no more littlies in the Cameron-Smith house! … Read More
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June 8, 2014June 8, 2014

Dominic’s First Communion

At laaaaast!  Dominic has celebrated his First Holy Communion.  You would never know he was so eager by this face… Read More
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August 21, 2013August 21, 2013

Ten Years of Homeschooling

Happy Homeschoolaversary to us!  We began homeschooling in August 2003: 10 years ago.  As we enter our ELEVENTH homeschool year… Read More
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July 23, 2013

Picnicking in Summer

A sublime, hot afternoon waterside with my four babies, a picnic basket, and a shady spot.  Not even the ants could… Read More
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June 23, 2013July 23, 2013

And Just When Did She Become TEN?

Is it possible that my wee sweet baby girl is really TEN?  Yes.  She is.  Whenever our children have birthdays, I… Read More
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March 3, 2013July 23, 2013

Conversations Overheard: Biting Froman Dogs

Yesterday I was driving my Momobile with the 3 youngest kiddoodles in the back.  I was lost in thought and… Read More
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December 22, 2012December 22, 2012

My Little Girl

Next month my little Lydia will be 3.  Can’t believe it.  I find myself just watching her lately, her fluff… Read More
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July 30, 2012

A Marriage of Bridges & Boundaries

This month Philip and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary. We celebrated by going out to dinner (alone – no… Read More
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June 23, 2012June 23, 2012

Strengthening My Family This Summer

I share here an article about family spirituality which I posted on my Catholic Attachment Parenting Corner website yesterday.  It seems appropriate… Read More
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I’m Kim, Catholic homeschooling mom to 4 wonderful children and wife to Philip (physicist, handyman, gutter cleaner, tire kicker, and all around cutie-pie).

We homeschool in the Charlotte Mason educational style, but with many influences from Reggio Emilia. The Charlotte Mason approach is beautiful in its insistence on “living books” and nature study. Reggio offers my family its insights on learning through long-term projects and its appreciation for fine and natural materials.

Here you’ll find a glimpse into what we do, how we live, and how we make it all work. Enjoy your visit to our little blog!

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