If you haven't noticed, earlier this year, I stepped foot into the role of an Illinois Farm Families Field Mom (say that three times fast) so that I could get a chance to learn more about how the food … [Read more...]
Every 17 Years, They Come, They Chirp, They Leave: Brood II Cicadas
So I am feeling really bad for my friends on the East Coast who are going through the Jeepers Creepers time of year. Yes, my friends, it's all about the 17 year cicadas over that way, and this happens … [Read more...]
Guidecraft Magneatos Better Builders + Giveaway!
For the past month or so, the ladybug and twizzlers and I have been playing around with the Better Builders (aka Magneatos) from Guide Craft. We were first introduced to these wonderful toys during a … [Read more...]
Creative Homeschooling Outside of the Home
I've officially gotten around to posting about some of our homeschooling adventures. One of the questions that I hear most is, "How are you able to homeschool when you are out of your house SO MUCH?!" … [Read more...]
Chicago Children's Theatre Presents: The Elephant and The Whale
A few weeks ago, the ladybug and I, plus our neighbor and her daughter were able to check out the Chicago Children's Theatre and Red Moon production of The Elephant and The Whale at the Ruth Page … [Read more...]
Augusta & Noble - A Study In Immigration & Deeper Conversations
Last weekend the cellist and I had a mom and me outing (he's going on thirteen next month, so I'm not sure that I can have him using mommy on the blog,) and we headed to Adventure Stage Chicago, … [Read more...]
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