Category Archives: Art

Fun with FRACTALS!!!

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Margot

  Fractals are everywhere in nature – repeating patterns of the same shape in various sizes and colors that are naturally occurring, can have mathematical equations to explain them and can be replicated by anyone from a scientist to a … Continue reading →

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No Carve Pumpkins

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Margot

For those of you with a desire to NOT carve that pumpkin but still want a “jack-o-lantern” or otherwise decorated pumpkin for your doorstep or centerpiece, here are some interesting ideas for you. Why not turn that pumpkin, gourd or … Continue reading →

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Falling Leaf Art

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Margot

I love this time of year, when the leaves change into the most beautiful hues of red, orange, gold and brown. Instead of simply raking them all up and tossing them into the woods, or into bags,  experiment with your … Continue reading →

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Castle in the Clouds

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Margot

  Wow! That’s a view!  Our homeschool group, Relaxed Homeschoolers of New Hampshire, recently went on a field trip to this unique mansion with breathtaking views. We took a trolley ride from the carriage house up to the main mansion. … Continue reading →

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ATC Movement

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Margot

Always Travel Cautiously? Anyone Talks Constantly? Hmmmm…. what is the ATC movement? Well, it started in Zurich, Switzerland in the 1990′s and is spreading across the world. Fast. It grabs attention of children the most. Cause for concern? NO! (sigh … Continue reading →

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Live Sheep Shearing and Trip to the Fiber Mill on Block Island

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Margot

How often do you get to see a complete fleece be shorn from a sheep? We had never seen that live, until we went on our trip to Block Island this past weekend.  Our family friends, the Millers, have a … Continue reading →

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Creativity, essential for us all

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Margot

Children will be out of schools soon, or ending their structured homeschooling lessons like we are, but of course hopefully still learning through life.  As you know, if you’ve been reading this blog, we like to explore as many options … Continue reading →

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Knitting Socks-yes, you can!

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Margot

I was a crocheter…yes, only one hook for me.  Then I learned how to knit. I could eventually handle two needles at a time. Hooray! But, attempting to make socks using FOUR needles at once? Ones with double points that … Continue reading →

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17 Art Galleries – No Travel, No Traffic, No Crowds

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Bradley

How would you like to visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York before breakfast, The National Gallery in London before lunch, and The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam by dinner today? And best of all you can do it with no … Continue reading →

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Easter Eggs Made Easy!

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Margot

Around our house at this time of year, we are usually gathering eggs and dying them colors- with vinegar and food coloring, with fizzy tablets in water, or sometimes with stickers. (Snacking on carrots puts us in a healthy, ‘hoppy’ … Continue reading →

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