Do Life Right

My daughters and I love the little worry dolls from Guatemala. They play with their dolls, name them, then put them around rooms and under their pillows. We’ve even considered building a little treehouse in one of our gemstone trees and presenting it to our worry dolls for them to have a little [...]

I’m often inspired by quotations. If I hear a particularly good quote, I think about it all day. Since I enjoy good quotes so much, I’ve decided to add a section on the side of my blog with “Favorite Quotes”. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do. I will continually add new [...]

I’ve always wanted a gemstone tree. I first saw one in a specialty store when I was a child. It was so beautiful, and looked so fragile, I was afraid to touch it. Yet, I did — gently, watching the way the little tree arms moved and the little leaves swayed. My parents bought [...]

Today’s children, as a whole, are not getting enough sleep. They are overworked and overpressured. Sleep is often the first thing to drop out of a busy kid’s schedule. Our teenagers (and younger children) shouldn’t need caffeine and other stimulants just to “get by” and make it through the day (neither [...]

My older daughter and I had the good fortune to see Amy Steinberg in concert this week. How a woman with such a soulful and spirited voice isn’t hugely popular is beyond me. After the show we stood in line to get Amy’s autograph on our CDs. I also brought along my camera, hoping for [...]

As a vegan family that celebrates Christmas, we’ve felt left out in the fun chocolate advent calendars that we see in all the stores this time of year. Those cute little windows with chocolates hiding behind them are SO fun. Unfortunately, we just haven’t been able to find any that are vegan (and I’ve been [...]

I receive this comment a lot:
“I’d Unschool my children if only [they were more motivated, weren't special needs, wouldn't sit in front of the television all day long].” The list of excuses goes on and on, with the most popular one lately being “ADD“. The fact remains that if you have a child [...]

Did you know that many people with the “flu” actually have food poisoning? The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has tips on “How to Ensure a Safe Thanksgiving“.
What are some alternatives to turkey as a main course for your Thanksgiving day meal? If you must have some sort of turkey, try one of these (or [...]

My favorite homeschooling myth is the one about socialization (although the math one is a close second). The fact of the matter is that the homeschooled and Unschooled children I know are the most socially capable children I’ve ever met (and, yes, I very distinctly remember being a child). These bright children know how to [...]

To be strong, as well as healthy, a proper diet is important. Today’s athletes should know this more than anyone. They want their bodies to perform at their highest potential; they want to be their ultimate best. The best diet possible for a professional athlete in any sport, professional firefighter, amateur athlete, or even us [...]