Category Archives: Art

Romancing the Wind

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Margot

Sometimes the best things in life really are free.  My friend Tony passed along to me entertainment that is utterly amazing that shows off someone’s joy for what they have learned to do, and do so well, that they are … Continue reading →

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Homemade Bath Salts

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Margot

Holidays are a time in our family for thinking of others and how we can make them happy. Gifts are one way, along with service projects and charitable donations. We try to be extra helpful to our neighbors and make … Continue reading →

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Homemade Watercolor Paints

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Margot

Making your own watercolor paints at home is very easy and uses just a few ingredients that are generally found in most pantries. Once you mix together some common household staples, you add the food coloring and viola! You have … Continue reading →

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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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Happy Holidays with our 100th Post!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Margot

Happy Holidays to you all and thank you for allowing us to share our blog with you. We hope that you, like we, have learned some interesting things and most of all, have the desire to learn more. To end … 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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