Hearts for Home Blog Hop

This week My Big Helper is away on her first mission trip!  That means that My Little Man and I have lots of time to ourselves this week.  We’re enjoying game marathons, special dinners, and lots of reading time.  He’s pretty determined that we spend every minute together, which doesn’t give me much time for planning creative things.  That’s why I’m especially happy that …

A Nest in the Rocks is now one of the co-hosts for the weekly Hearts for Home Blog link-up, which means that every Thursday you’ll find lots of great tips, recipes, and other family-friendly ideas listed throughout this post. If you’re a blogger, we’d love to have you link up your posts and join us. You can find information about the other co-hosts of this hop here.

The most clicked post from last week was Planning Your New Homeschool Year? I Have Just the Thing for You!

Some of my favorite posts from last week were:

– Anti-Gravity Galaxy in a Bottle

– Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce

– Harry Potter House Bookmarks

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Did you see my post about our experience at Epic Patriot Camp?  We found out that our Big Helper is going to be written into The Sword, the Thunder, and the Jewel, currently slated to be released in 2020.  Whoo-hoo!

As the heat index for our county has reached 110 nearly every day this week, we’re all about staying cool.  We’ve actually been traveling to ‘cool’ places to make that happen, and we’ve been having a blast.  It’s all keeping me so busy that I haven’t had much planning ntime, though, so I can’t wait to check out this week’s HfH posts, and am always happy that …

A Nest in the Rocks is now one of the co-hosts for the weekly Hearts for Home Blog link-up, which means that every Thursday you’ll find lots of great tips, recipes, and other family-friendly ideas listed throughout this post. If you’re a blogger, we’d love to have you link up your posts and join us. You can find information about the other co-hosts of this hop here.

The most clicked post from last week was 10 Easy Ways to Use the Library in Your Homeschool.

Some of my favorite posts from last week were:

– How Would You Like a Little Back To School Money?

– Berry Patch Yogurt Pops

– Herb and Essential Oil Pesticide

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Did you see my post about our experience at Epic Patriot Camp?  I’m still flying high from it – it was that good! 

In other news, however, the kids came home so worn out that they’ve been sick the past few days, so we’ve spent lots of time being very uncreative while watching myriads of Netflix shows and reading quietly while I make batch after batch of toast.

Crossing my fingers, I think we’re finally moving past all that, and we’re getting ready to rejoin the land of the living.  I can’t wait to check out this week’s HfH posts, though, and am always happy that …

A Nest in the Rocks is now one of the co-hosts for the weekly Hearts for Home Blog link-up, which means that every Thursday you’ll find lots of great tips, recipes, and other family-friendly ideas listed throughout this post. If you’re a blogger, we’d love to have you link up your posts and join us. You can find information about the other co-hosts of this hop here.

The most clicked post from last week was 10 Ways We Homeschool 10 Kids for Under $1000/Yr.

Some of my favorite posts from last week were:

– Summer Olympics Games for Kids

– Summer Skirt with pockets

– Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

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It’s writing camp week!  We’ve been super excited to travel to a historical writing camp sponsored by the National Park Service – more on that later – and we’re finally here.  The kids all wound up with the projects they get to do and I’m getting some dedicated lesson-planning-and-writing time, so you might not hear too much from me for another few days as I make the most of every quiet moment I have.  I’m using every ounce of creativity I’ve got, and so that’s why I’m super excited that …

A Nest in the Rocks is now one of the co-hosts for the weekly Hearts for Home Blog link-up, which means that every Thursday you’ll find lots of great tips, recipes, and other family-friendly ideas listed throughout this post. If you’re a blogger, we’d love to have you link up your posts and join us. You can find information about the other co-hosts of this hop here.

The most clicked post from last week was When They Want to Go to Public School.

Some of my favorite posts from last week were:

– Summer Olympics Games for Kids

– Summer Skirt with pockets

– Art Tutorial: How to Draw a Realistic Human Eye –

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Happy Fourth! … or … Sixth!  😉 

We celebrated Independence Day with friends and have been enjoying some down time this week.  My Big Helper and I spent a day lazily visiting farmer’s markets, we’ve spent lots of time reading, and we’re enjoying the summer.  I’m not feeling super creative, and so that’s why I’m glad that …

A Nest in the Rocks is now one of the co-hosts for the weekly Hearts for Home Blog link-up, which means that every Thursday you’ll find lots of great tips, recipes, and other family-friendly ideas listed throughout this post. If you’re a blogger, we’d love to have you link up your posts and join us. You can find information about the other co-hosts of this hop here.

The most clicked post from last week was Spring Cleaning Checklist.

Some of my favorite posts from last week were:

– Printable Tavel Journal for Kids

– Medieval Chemistry & Homeschool History – HandsOn

– 21 DIY SUMMER WREATHS

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Do you ever have weeks where everything seems to be topsy-turvy? 

That’s how this month has gone.

We’ve done some spur-of-the-moment travel, begun fun summer activities, and renovated the gardens.  I’m deep into planning next year’s book clubs and academic calendar and field trips.  We’re prepping for a big party and mourning a deep loss.  Writing here may continue to be a bit sporadic for a while as I meet prior commitments and work to be ready for school in the fall.  That’s why I’m happy that ….

A Nest in the Rocks is now one of the co-hosts for the weekly Hearts for Home Blog link-up, which means that every Thursday you’ll find lots of great tips, recipes, and other family-friendly ideas listed throughout this post. If you’re a blogger, we’d love to have you link up your posts and join us. You can find information about the other co-hosts of this hop here.

The most clicked post from last week was Quick Father’s Day Gift With Meaning!

Some of my favorite posts from last week were:

– Patriotic Printable Game and Puzzle Pack

– 50 Best 4th of July Desserts

– Waldorf-Inspired Summer Activities

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It’s quiet here this week.

The kids are away at camp and I’m working hard to plan our next school semester by day and hanging out with my husband by night.

It’s strange how much noise and fun and laughter two short people add to a household.

They add laundry and dirt and chaos, too, and because of that I’m thankful for this week’s chance to rest and enjoy the quiet.

I’ll be super happy to pick them up on Friday and embrace the noise, though, too.

A Nest in the Rocks is now one of the co-hosts for the weekly Hearts for Home Blog link-up, which means that every Thursday you’ll find lots of great tips, recipes, and other family-friendly ideas listed throughout this post. If you’re a blogger, we’d love to have you link up your posts and join us. You can find information about the other co-hosts of this hop here.

The most clicked post from last week was 8 Things I Want to Say To My Friends Who Don’t Have Kids.

Some of my favorite posts from last week were:

– How to Save Major Money on Kid’s Clothes

– Must Have Summer Art Supplies -The Homeschool Post

– Free Spirit Farm – Review and Giveaway!

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We’ve been on a wonderful field trip, traveled to see family, and acquired more bees since last Thursday!  Isn’t it amazing what can happen in a week?

A Nest in the Rocks is now one of the co-hosts for the weekly Hearts for Home Blog link-up, which means that every Thursday you’ll find lots of great tips, recipes, and other family-friendly ideas listed throughout this post. If you’re a blogger, we’d love to have you link up your posts and join us. You can find information about the other co-hosts of this hop here.

The most clicked post from last week was Year Round Homeschooling Teacher’s Planner from Year Round Homeschooling.

Some of my favorite posts from last week were:

– Win a Smithsonian Natural History Book!

– Enchilada Casserole Recipes

– Grilled Nachos

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My daughter’s new colony of bees has moved in, and their special needs for the first little while are keeping us busy.  We’ve also had lots of rain, which forces baseball games to be rescheduled, and we’re wrapping up our regular school year, which is why I’m happy that …

A Nest in the Rocks is now one of the co-hosts for the weekly Hearts for Home Blog link-up, which means that every Thursday you’ll find lots of great tips, recipes, and other family-friendly ideas listed throughout this post. If you’re a blogger, we’d love to have you link up your posts and join us. You can find information about the other co-hosts of this hop here.

The most clicked post from last week was Kid Summer Schedule – Free Printable.

Some of my favorite posts from last week were:

– Nature Study for Beginners – Embracing Destiny

– Lavender Vanilla DIY Bath Salts

– Daddy Daughter Activities and Ideas

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The weather’s getting hotter, strawberries are ready, and summer’s nearly here!  Our focus is changing – we’re nearing the end of our regular school year and are looking forward to our summer schedule.  How about you?

A Nest in the Rocks is now one of the co-hosts for the weekly Hearts for Home Blog link-up, which means that every Thursday you’ll find lots of great tips, recipes, and other family-friendly ideas listed throughout this post. If you’re a blogger, we’d love to have you link up your posts and join us. You can find information about the other co-hosts of this hop here.

The most clicked post from last week was Learning to Write from A Nest in the Rocks.

Some of my favorite posts from last week were:

– Harriet Tubman Activities

– Strawberry Nutella French Toast

– The Ultimate Guide to Transcripts – iHomeschoolNet

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