Fairy Tales for School

by Melissa // June 19, 2012 // 5 Comments

One of the downsides to the way we do homeschooling is that my kids pretty much expect me to do “school” with them year round. If daddy’s at work, then it’s time for school! I can’t blame them, really, because... Continue reading →

And Now, a Word About Birthstones

by Melissa // May 12, 2012 // 3 Comments

Birthstones are, simply put, stones or gems meant to represent the month you were born. As far as I can tell, these days they are only used by teenaged girls and for mother’s jewelry – but hey! It’s kind of... Continue reading →

A Brief Moment of Quietude

by Melissa // May 4, 2012 // No Comments

So, in the helter-skelter of getting the Summer Issue ready, I ended up doing a LOT of crocheting at the last minute. As I was doing that, something interesting happened – I started to have fun. It was like something... Continue reading →