Homeschoolers at Home Interview

This week I've been interviewed over at Homemaking Organized.  It's been so much fun getting to know other home school families in their Homeschoolers at Home series.

Here is a sample of questions I've answered today:

• We love to see where homeschooling happens. Can you give us a peek into your homeschool room? 
• Do you have any crafts or hobbies that you would like to share? 
• So you know that Homemaking Organized is all about homemaking or the details of home. We love to find out how others keep their homes. Can you tell us about your own homekeeping and how you manage to fit it in with homeschool?
• What homeschooling method do you use ?

Thank you to Homemaking Organized for interviewing and featuring our homeschool on their blog.

Getting to know me {Guest Blogging}

I love getting to know you posts it's so much fun learning the back stories that are behind every amazing blog out there.

Last week I was interviewed over at FinchNWren as part of their Family, Fun and Homeschooling! series.

If you would like to know things like

1. How I got started in my blogging adventure ?
2. Why is my blog called Every Bed of Roses ?
3. Do I have a favourite topic ?
4. How did Paul and I meet ?
5. Why did we decide to home educate ?

Then grab a cuppa and pop on over to FinchNWren  and read  Family, Fun & Homeschooling! Featuring Chareen from Every Bed of Roses

Thank you so much FinchNWren for the opportunity to be featured in your new series
Blessings
Chareen

I love this clip from The King and I sung by Julie Andrews - Getting to Know You

Guest posting at my Dad's ...

Christmas is one of those times in the year that hold many special memories for me.  During my growing up years I can always remember the excitement and anticipation that we all had.  I have very fond memories of counting the days to the first of December so we could find all the special decorations and tree.

This weekend along with my three siblings and parents we share some of our family traditions and memories of Christmas.  Be sure to click on the photographs and look at them in light box.

Dingo Den's Travels:  It's Christams

Creating Christmas Traditions

Here is a sneak peak of my guest post over at the Crew Blog.  I'm sharing on Creating Christmas Traditions.A tradition is something that can change over time or be created with a sense of purpose. Special moments need to be created they do not occur by accident or without planning.  

Psalm 77: 11—12 I will remember the deeds of the Lord, I will remember your miracles of long ago.  I will meditate on all your works, and consider all your mighty deeds. I am sharing some ideas to remember the miracles and mighty deeds of the Lord at Christmas with our families.

• Nativity Trek.
• Setting up the tree
• Advent
• Jesse Tree
• Up-cycled Nativity

Blessings

Creating Christmas Traditions {Schoolhouse Review Crew}

Bee Crafty Kids {Crystal Snow Flakes}

Today I am guest posting over at To The Moon and Back where I am sharing a tutorial on making Crystal Snow Flakes. This post has been deleted so I've shared it on my blog you can find the full tutorial here: Crystal Snow Flake {Tutorial}

A couple of years ago Sir N and I tried our hand at growing crystals from a kit set.  While this was fun to do it took a L.O.N.G. time.

On my many Pinterest travels I discovered a wonderful pin on Pinterest on making Borax Snow Flakes.

Pop on over to see a tutorial on how easy it is to grow crystals in 24 hours at home.

For those of you who love Snow Flakes the Twisted Sifter has the most amazing macro photographs of snowflakes to look over.


Blessings
Chareen

Linking with

Welcome to the Virtual Fridge a weekly art meme where we can hang our children's art on a virtual fridge.

Your hosts are

• Jennifer at A Glimpse of our Life - 29 August
• Kym at Homeschool Coffee Break - 5 September
• Nikki at Angels of Heart - 12 September
• Chareen over here - 19 September

Easy Meatpie Topping

Last year while we were in South Africa for a family reunion my sister in law shared her favourite Easy Meat Pie topping.  It takes less then 5 min to prepare and is delicious.

Last month I did a guest post over at  A Dusty Frame.  Pop on over for this 5 min dinner recipe.

Blessings
Chareen

New Zealand Rice Bubble Slice

I'm guest posting over at Learning Titus 2 about one of my favorite ten minute recipes.This is one that my whole family enjoy and is gluten free, contains four ingredients and is no bake! Pop on over to find out more.

Blessings
Chareen

At the Fence where Neighbors Share!

Today I'm guest posting over At the Fence where Neighbors Share!, I will be sharing a little about us and our journey over at Meeting Monday.

Pop on over and say hello.

Blessings
Chareen 

Homeschooling Around the World

Have you ever been curious about homeschooling in different parts of the world ?  I have.  I would love to homeschool overseas and explore new places.  This week the Schoolhouse Review Crew are showcasing homeschooling around the world.

Read about these countries

• China by  Carey Jane Clark who blogs over at enCouragement.
• Germany by Heather find her blog at Only Passionate Curiosity.
• Canada Ontario by Patience blogging over at Savvy Homeschool.
• Australia by Chareen who blogs over here :-D
• United Kingdom by Sarah who shares her journey over at Delivering Grace.
• Philippines by Mary who blogs over at My Tropical Home.

Blessings

Be True to Yourself.

This weekend while spending time with my sister she encouraged me saying: “Be true to yourself.”   

I have really been struggling with feelings of insecurity, yes even after 14 years of homeschooling! 

As I went through my week my heart kept reaching for His.  “Lord why do I feel this way ?” 

and His reply kept echoing.  “Be True To YOURSELF”  

Click here to read the entire post at Princess Warrior Lessons  

While over at Jo's place take a look around.  Her blog is full of rich lessons learned from the King.  

Lessons that will inspire and encourage you.

Blessings