Monthly Archives: March 2010

it’s the little things.15

i really (truly!) don’t mind doing laundry if it’s a nice day and it means i can get outside and use my clothesline.  i think i just love the freshness and simplicity of it, and it’s especially great if the sun is shining.  and now i have the added bonus of using these clothespins i...

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it’s the little things.14

pretty sure my love for the patchouli scent began in the eccentric little town of Byron Bay, Australia, where we spent a year of our life.  or maybe i love it now because the nostalgia brings me back.  it is a unique smell that many people either love or hate – i often describe it...

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it’s the little things.13

birdhouses make me happy.  we don’t have one in our own yard, but occasionally i will find one in an unexpected place.  the other day i saw this one hanging just as cute as can be in the nature preserve near our home.  you’d think there would be enough naturally-occurring places for a bird to...

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it’s the little things.12

pandora.com has revolutionized our music listening and introduced us to so many new artists in the genres that we love.  if you haven’t heard of it, it is basically a free online radio station with very minimal advertisements that you can tailor to your own unique tastes.  i am always amazed at how turning on...

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frederik meijer gardens

taking a break from my series to bring you a few pics from our trip to see the butterflies today in GR.  it has become a yearly tradition… though i must say that these are the days i am reminded of one of my favorite perks of homeschooling: getting to go to places like this...

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