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Month: November 2013

By Charity Posted on November 16, 2013November 16, 2013

New Age, New England-Style

I spent much of today at the Natural Living Expo, “New England’s largest holistic expo,” according to their website. It was the first of this kind of thing I’ve attended … Continue reading New Age, New England-Style

Categories: WritingTags: NaBloPoMo, Natural Living Expo
By Charity Posted on November 15, 2013

Friday Free-for-All

Just a quickie post for this Friday evening with a few things I found interesting this week: 1) To the Best of Our Knowledge, my favorite radio show (well, one … Continue reading Friday Free-for-All

Categories: WritingTags: Albert Camus, Childbirth, Forgiveness, NaBloPoMo
By Charity Posted on November 14, 2013

Hobbies

I had my first visit with a new doctor today. He asked me a lot of questions, including this one: “I know you’re homeschooling two children, so you probably don’t … Continue reading Hobbies

Categories: WritingTags: Hobby, NaBloPoMo
By Charity Posted on November 13, 2013November 13, 2013

Discovering The Avett Brothers

I learn about new music (i.e., music made since 1999) from one of three sources: My spouse, NPR, or the local college radio station. In the case of The Avett … Continue reading Discovering The Avett Brothers

Categories: WritingTags: Avett Brothers, Music, NaBloPoMo
By Charity Posted on November 12, 2013November 12, 2013

Weekly Photo Challenge: Habit

This is my photographic response to this week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post. I like taking photos, especially for this type of challenge. I find it leads me to see the … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Habit

Categories: PhotographyTags: habits, NaBloPoMo, Photography, The Daily Post, Weekly Photo Challenge
By Charity Posted on November 11, 2013November 11, 2013

Homeschool Quick Takes

Homeschooling gives me the opportunity to spend a lot of time with my kids. A lot. Of time. And since I know you were wondering, every moment is a blessing. … Continue reading Homeschool Quick Takes

Categories: HomeschoolTags: Defenestration of Prague, homeschool, Motherhood, NaBloPoMo
By Charity Posted on November 10, 2013November 10, 2013

Outsourcing Sex Ed

The sex ed classes I had as a child were taught by the public schools I attended. In sixth grade, we were segregated by sex and went into separate rooms … Continue reading Outsourcing Sex Ed

Categories: Motherhood, NostalgiaTags: NaBloPoMo, nostalgic, Our Whole Lives, Remember the Time, Sex education
By Charity Posted on November 9, 2013November 9, 2013

My Very Dull Competitive Edge

This morning I was doing breakfast dishes while my four-year-old was agitating for me to quit my task and read him I Drive a Bulldozer yet again. “Mom, I don’t like you … Continue reading My Very Dull Competitive Edge

Categories: WritingTags: blogging, competition, NaBloPoMo
By Charity Posted on November 8, 2013November 8, 2013

Redwall by Brian Jacques

Redwall by Brian Jacques My rating: 3 of 5 stars It can be really difficult to hear an audiobook when we’re driving on the highway. Even when I turn up … Continue reading Redwall by Brian Jacques

Categories: BooksTags: book review, NaBloPoMo, Redwall
By Charity Posted on November 7, 2013December 18, 2020

Homeschool Chemistry: Decalcification and Osmosis

Step 1: Decalcify two raw eggs by submerging them in white vinegar in clear jars or cups for at least 24 hours until the eggshell has completely dissolved. Step 2: … Continue reading Homeschool Chemistry: Decalcification and Osmosis

Categories: HomeschoolTags: chemistry, homeschool, NaBloPoMo, Osmosis
By Charity Posted on November 6, 2013November 6, 2013

Guest Post: This I Believe

My friend Linda always has something to say that simply and deeply speaks to my heart, so I was thrilled when she agreed to guest post on Imperfect Happiness this … Continue reading Guest Post: This I Believe

Categories: Guest Post, MindfulnessTags: mindfulness, NaBloPoMo, self-compassion
By Charity Posted on November 5, 2013November 5, 2013

Faking It

This post was inspired by Zoie’s post, “I Am A Fake,” on her blog, TouchstoneZ. When I was pregnant with my second child, I would wake up before my three-year-old and try … Continue reading Faking It

Categories: Mindfulness, MotherhoodTags: Happiness, Motherhood, NaBloPoMo, yeah write weekly writing challenge

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