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Category Archives: United States
Tinkergarten & Free Forest School
We just finished our first seasons of Tinkergarten & Free Forest School. Find out how we got involved with these programs and why. Continue reading
Posted in Forest School, Homeschool, Tinkergarten, United States
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New Adventures
It’s been quite some time since I’ve shared anything on this platform. A lot has changed. We returned to the United States in 2014 when I was about 7 weeks pregnant with our son. We renovated our home. Wes began … Continue reading
Posted in Parenthood, United States
Tagged hello again, parenting is an adventure, resurrection, simple lives
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This is not political.
Like most of you, I met a lot of people in college and made a handful of friends. Some of them have become almost like family, like the cousins you grew up with and don’t see nearly enough these days … Continue reading
Posted in American Samoa, United States
Tagged America, Christianity, Current events, Islam, Islamaphobia, San Bernadino
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And now for something entirely different: Apple Loaf, island style.
I posted a picture on Instagram yesterday of this apple loaf I used to make in AmSam and have since gotten so many requests for the recipe (or just a slice) that I thought I’d share it here. Full disclosure: … Continue reading
Posted in American Samoa, United States
Tagged apples, autumn, expat, island life, recipe
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One year home
It’s hard to believe that we’ve been back in the States for a year now. The one-year mark came and went and I probably wouldn’t even have thought of it had it not been for Facebook’s weird memories thing. (I … Continue reading
Posted in United States
Tagged America Samoa, culture shock, manuatele, parenthood, repatriation, worldteach
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The Roommate’s Room
So, our roommate finally arrived in March, a little later than we thought but we’re happy he’s here. I can finally show you guys his space! He’s a baby, in case you didn’t know. (More on that later.) The plan … Continue reading
Posted in Home Renovation, United States
Tagged baby room, diy, nursery, painted crib, refinished furniture
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More delays and (finally) a few totally finished rooms
Our main living areas are still not finished because Home Depot has still not received our flooring order (argh). But that’s okay. It’s cool. We’re not worried about it. I’m not gonna worry. No sir. Totally chill over here. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Home Renovation, United States
Tagged design, home improvement, redesign, renovation
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Renovation update (all the other weeks)
Soon after we started our Major Big Time Renovation project, we had to go out of state to visit family for the holidays. And then things were just slow going for a while–some trim painted here, a closet painted there; … Continue reading
Posted in Home Renovation, United States
Tagged bathroom, flooring, home depot, home improvement, house, money-saving, paint colors, remodel, renovation
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Renovation Week 1
We made it through the first week of the Great Renovation. The Beard Light and his dad did a ton of work this week but it wasn’t the dramatic kind that makes you gasp when you see the difference. It … Continue reading
Posted in Home Renovation, United States
Tagged home depot, home improvement, painting, renovation, tile
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