6 Back to School Ideas (Homeschool Edition) + link ups!

Dear Reader,

Like many other families in America, we bit the bullet and are diving into homeschooling this year (and depending on how this pandemic goes, maybe next year, too?)  Our first day is just around the corner (September 1st), and as I was looking up "first day ideas" to mark the occasion I thought - hey, why not share some thoughts about it in a blog post?

                         But first, pin this image for future reference:

10 Minnesota (socially distant-friendly) Landmarks to Explore this summer

Dear Reader,

With the stay at home restrictions being lifted on June 17th (well, that's the plan so far!), there will be a lot of Minnesotan's hoping to finally enjoy the amazing park system our state has to offer.  Of course many parents are still going to be avoiding playgrounds (and for good reason), and keeping socially distant as best as possible.  However, in case another stay at home order is implemented down the road, or you just want to practice staying six feet apart outdoors, here's a great list for the twin cities/southwest metro area.  And yes, even though many things were closed, my family and I were still able to explore some of these amazing landmarks, parks, and even beaches and I'm here to share my top five (socially distant friendly) ones - and five more I plan on exploring over the summer. 

So though summer might not be turning out to be exactly what any of us had in mind, there's no reason we can't enjoy the outdoors, and burn off some energy! 

But first, pin this image for future reference

Setting Up a Retreat from Bed

Dear Reader,

Maybe it's because of this pandemic, or maybe you're stuck at home due to chronic illness, or you simply want to try your hand at some Hygge.  Whatever the reason, you're looking for a little getaway at home, a little relaxation corner, something to sink into . . . 

I hear you.  As someone who deals with lung disease - in Minnesota (eek!) - I have to make my own kind of spa days, because most spas have chemicals, or heavily scented spaces that I simply can't step foot in (sorry spas, I do love you, just from a distance!).  You might have already checked out my blog post about a Green Skincare Routine, but this post expands on that idea.

It's not just about what goes on your skin, we're going to try to create a space that brings peace.  Of course that might mean different things, for different people, but here are the basics - followed up with a few more suggestions, based on your spiritual leanings, and as always, plenty of links of ideas at the end!

But first, the list: