By Lynn, on November 14th, 2007%
I’m off work today. Did I go to the thrift store? Are you kidding?
Of course! Me and thrift stores. We go together like maple syrup and pancakes. Like birds and sunflower seeds. Like fresh notebook paper and sharp pencils. Did I go to the thrift store.
I found some really neat things today. You see the big picture? Well, it didn’t start out like that. I’ll tell you about it in a bit. I found books about fighter jets, aromatherapy, herbs (oh yes), and best children’s books. I found a tape about from Colonial Willamsburg about the birth of our country. I found a box of stationery and a pair of New York Laundry sweats.
The picture I just LOVE. The first thing I found was just the picture (not the frame) taped to the back of a mat. At the next thrift store (okay I went to three thrift stores today) I found the large shabby chic-looking frame. When I got them home, I did some creative maneuvers with some toile fabric and some windex and voila!
Isn’t this little girl just adorable? And you know I love gardens. And she reminds me of my own little princess of the universe, so this picture is already hanging in my kitchen.
I’m off to straighten the house and get supper ready before my sweet husband comes home from work.
Lynn
By Lynn, on November 14th, 2007%
I went yesterday and bought a few boxes of tea bags. I routinely drink hot teas and infusions, but in the spring and summer I pick a lot of things fresh for brewing. As winter approaches and we light our gas heating stoves, and the air in our home gets drier, I enjoy keeping a pot of hot tea on the stove for drinking. It not only soothes a dry throat, but it helps keep us hydrated and it makes the house smell wonderful!
I have not tried the Oregon Chai yet, but it looked interesting. I know already that the Celestial Seasonings teas are good, and I always try and keep the echinacea complete care on hand.
If you visit the Celestial Seasonings website, you’ll find that there are coloring pages.
Just check under Art and Inspiration.
As Pooh would say, Happy Winds-day,
By Lynn, on November 14th, 2007%
I don’t think the NEA should have control over homeschoolers. There is currently a petition where homeschoolers can sign to show they stand against the NEA’s philosphy on homeschooling.
You can find it here.
The goal is 10,000 signatures.
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About Lynn
I am the mother of four delightful children: a 23-year-old son, a 20-year-old son, a 17-year-old son, and a bright and bubbly 13-year-old daughter. I share an apartment home with my 17-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter. My little home on the internet is called Rose Cottage because of my love for gardening, roses, and all things romantic and Victorian. Welcome.
I'm a North Carolina girl and I love sharing North Carolina links and information. I do medical transcription from home. My hobbies include making sweet little dolls from clay who are named and have their own stories to tell. I also make old-fashioned brooches. These are for sale in my Etsy shop.
For 13 years continuously, I homeschooled some or all of our four children, but the time came that our homeschool had to be closed. It was the end of a beautiful chapter in my life. I will always be a strong supporter of homeschooling and I will continue to review books and maintain my homeschool website, The Healthy Homeschool. The Players
Lil Ol' Me
Son Daniel, 23
Son, Big Joe, 20
Son, John, 17
Daughter, Michaela, 13
Annie Fatso Beagle
My Symphony
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never. In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony.
William Henry Channing
1810-1884
What You Do Sow a thought, reap an action.
Sow an action, reap a habit.
Sow a habit, reap a character.
Sow a character, reap a destiny.
Contact Me 
I would  for you to leave a comment, but you can also e-mail me at lynn AT thehealthyhomeschool.com
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