On a much needed break ... {HSMJ}

 In my life this week…
These past few weeks have been full of exhaustion the source of which I am unsure.  I realise that for me this is not a good thing.  God in His infinite wisdom knew I would need a break and a rest nearly nine months ago when we accessed discounted airline tickets for three of us to go to Queensland.  I am so grateful as I real need a break and a rest. 


Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…

• Professor’s Perspective on Reading Aloud, Dr. Catherine Pakaluk
• A Bush Calendar by Amy Mack with Logbook This looks like a great add for doing Nature Journaling here in Australia.

My favourite thing this week was…

• Reading this gracious reminder by Lori over at Always Learning Requiring Husbands to Help Around The Home I had been feeling very frustrated with my spouse and children over this very issue.  I am really blessed as I have a spouse who fixes things for me, builds things for me if I ask and looks after our yard really well.  Sometimes it just takes a shift in perspective.

Things I’m working on…

• Tuesday's Treasures posts for all the remaining Tuesdays in August and the first couple in September.
• Getting birthday gifts for Miss J who turns 19 this month. 
• Finding some read alouds for my Kindle to take to South Africa in October.
• Reviews that are due while we are away in Queensland. (UberSmart Math Facts)
• Wizy Gizmo: Audio Drama Who Created Everything.

 On the WWW I’m reading…

• Titanic Mystery Solved with DNA Testing
• What are your thoughts on this article What to Pay the Babysitter
• I've seen some of these before but some are new These photos capture some of the world’s most hauntingly beautiful abandoned places
• Interesting 21 Mind-Blowing True Backstories of Famous Images
• Trim Healthy Mama Results: our first six months – and a chance to win a book!
• Our Homeschool Tradition - Back to School Pictures
• This was a really interesting read Global Parenting Habits That Haven't Caught On In The U.S.

 I’m cooking…

• I'd love to give these a go Bejeweled No-Bake Cream Cheese Bars (Low-Carb, Sugar-Free, THM:S)
• This one too Cookie Dough Ice Cream (S)
• I've tasted these and really want to make some when we get back from Queensland Worlds Best Paleo Chocolate Chunk Cookies
• This one too Rockin’ Roll Cake! (FP)
• Think I want to give this a go too Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken
• Java Caramel Swirl Ice Cream (S)

A photo, video, link, or quote to share…
I'm really looking forward to seeing this new movie due out on 8 October: Left Behind (2014) - Nicolas Cage, Chad Michael Murray Movie 


Blessings
Chareen

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Mary's link up is back this week. I sure have missed it these past two months.