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May 9, 2016 by Amy

To Sakura Matsuri and Back Again

To Sakura Matsuri and Back Again

Last week, three teens, a tween and I piled into the car and headed for Brooklyn to attend Sakura Matsuri, the annual Cherry Blossom Festival at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Driving from Connecticut to Brooklyn can take anywhere from 90 minutes to 17 hours, depending on traffic. Sometimes it’s worth the effort. The festival is […]

March 29, 2013 by Amy

Life Learning at the NY Botanical Garden

Life Learning at the NY Botanical Garden

She was whining as we pulled into the parking lot. “I don’t want to do something educational!” She didn’t believe me when I told her a trip to the New York Botanical Garden would be fun. Her sisters were only slightly more enthusiastic. I promised them that they wouldn’t have to learn a thing. I […]

February 20, 2013 by Amy

A Walk Through the Garden – Wordless Wednesday

A Walk Through the Garden – Wordless Wednesday

I think this is the closest I’ve ever been to standing inside of a Monet painting.  This was taken at the New York Botanical Garden. If you look closely, you will see the Princess wandering around in there. She blends well, dressed in pink. This post is a part of the Wordless Wednesday Link-up with […]

December 29, 2012 by Amy

Walking Manhattan in Christmas Chaos

Walking Manhattan in Christmas Chaos

Two teens, two senior citizens and I went walking in Manhattan. Who was ready to pass out first? Who was in the most pain the next day? The answer may surprise you. The Adventurer and I took the train into the city last Saturday with Grandma and Grandpa and my nephew -who I’ll refer to […]

November 26, 2012 by Amy

Touching Natural History

Touching Natural History

“We’re going to see the dinosaurs! ” I tried to convince the Princess that our trip to the American Museum of Natural History was worth waking up early.   “We’ll also get to go to the planetarium and see huge crystals in the gem room and…” I was more excited than my three girls together. “It’s […]

March 16, 2011 by Amy

Seeing Green at NYC’s Bronx Zoo

Seeing Green at NYC’s Bronx Zoo

I assumed that the zoo would be less than clean and not very green. I also assumed being the mom of three girls meant life would be all roses, tea parties and ballet. Well not really. I imagined that my girls would not have a fascination with all things toilet related. I was wrong on both counts. We […]

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Little High, Little Low {The Trials of a Sugar Addict}

Little High, Little Low {The Trials of a Sugar Addict}

The following post is a flashback, written shortly after I was diagnosed with Lyme and put on a restricted diet. Years later,  I’m still on it. I’m still dealing with Lyme. A true addict, I’m still craving the sweet stuff. A few things are essential to my happy survival. They are faith, hope, love and until […]

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16 Hours in Lake Placid

16 Hours in Lake Placid

This is the story of  a wedding, a road trip and finding direction. We set out at the crack of dawn to drive north on a damp icky September morning. It was actually 9:30, but it felt earlier because it was Saturday. We were on our way to a wedding, in Lake Placid. ON Lake […]

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7 Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners

7 Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners

  I began researching colleges last year, when my daughter began her Freshman year of homeschooling high school. Does that sound a bit early? I feel that the more I know about college requirements for homeschooled students, the more effectively I can prepare my daughter for the admissions process. I think as a homeschool parent, it’s essential to know all the options available. […]

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Ancient Egyptian Paper Mache Pottery

Ancient Egyptian Paper Mache Pottery

My youngest daughter has always been fascinated with ancient Egypt. This unique part of history never seems to loose it’s lure.  Creating a paper mache bowl with an Egyptian flair was  a  fun way to explore her interests and  learn about hieroglyphs and Egyptian art. This was the first time (in 13 years of mothering) […]

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