October 23, 2025 By Maria In autumn, my favorite kind of books to read are mysteries (a genre I actually enjoy any season, but especially in the fall). Years ago, a friend gave my kids a Sherlock Holmes style dress-up hat she had made for her children when they were small. I loved watching myContinue reading “Mystery is Afoot”
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There are Octobers
October 16, 2025 By Maria “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” – Anne Shirley Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery On October 1st, I painted a tiny fall scene. The photo I used for inspiration was taken last year on an autumn road trip to my grandparents’ familyContinue reading “There are Octobers”
Sand between our Toes
August 29, 2025 By Maria I can’t get through the summer without completing at least one beach themed blog post. We only managed to fit a couple of beach days in this year, but they were all delightful. One was a bit chilly, but the kids still had a blast and enjoyed the water whileContinue reading “Sand between our Toes”
Fairies, Monsters, and Summer Magic
August 25, 2025 By Maria While stores and social media are preparing for Halloween and back to school, I am intent on enjoying what’s left of the summer with my family. Especially the time we have left before school starts again. Don’t get me wrong, I love autumn. It is probably my favorite season betweenContinue reading “Fairies, Monsters, and Summer Magic”
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