Tag Archives: book reviews

The Year of Learning Dangerously Giveaway and Interview with Quinn Cummings

Posted on October 15, 2012 by carrie

Several months ago I got a copy of The Year of Learning Dangerously: Adventures in Homeschooling. It was the funniest book I read this year. As in, laugh out loud and spit your coffee funny. As is Quinn’s blog. (Her … Continue reading →

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Thrift Haul: Books Edition

Posted on July 24, 2012 by carrie

I did a little thrifting last week, mostly as a way to pass the time. My mom was here keeping me company, and I was feeling a little stir crazy from waiting for baby to arrive. My goal was to … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Ice Pop Joy

Posted on June 29, 2012 by carrie

This giveaway is closed – the winner is Julie, commenter #9. Thanks for your interest! Is there anything better on a hot summer’s day than a cold, drippy, delicious ice pop? What about one that’s made with organic fruits and … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading

Posted on June 17, 2012 by carrie

It’s hot out. And very muggy. We haven’t been going a lot lately. Sadie and Ruby have been doing a lot of this: The rest of us have been doing a lot of reading. Caleb just finished Roots by Alex … Continue reading →

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Books That Changed My Life

Posted on April 28, 2012 by carrie

  Modern Mrs. Darcy is hosting “The Book That Changed My Life” blog carnival and I couldn’t not participate. I’m a huge reader, almost exclusively of non-fiction. One of the reasons I enjoy reading non-fiction so much is because of … Continue reading →

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Bringing Up Bebe

Posted on March 7, 2012 by carrie

If you’ve been online at all in the past several weeks, you’ve probably come across a review or piece on the new book Bringing Up Bebe: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting. It seemed that many of … Continue reading →

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Let Your Kids Do Dangerous Things

Posted on May 23, 2011 by carrie

Last night, 3 of my children decided it was a lovely night for a fire. So they built one. Then they decided it was a lovely night to camp outside. So they set up their tent. In the morning, they … Continue reading →

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