Loom Knitting: Braid Knit stitch

by LittleMissKnowitAll | Nov 13, 2013 | create, Homemade for the Holidays

I am blown away by the response to my Quick and Easy Loom Knitting post from last year. It is consistently one of the top posts from the site, even now, a year later! When it passed 3000 pins I thought I was going to fall over! I had no idea there was that much...

A New Dream

by LittleMissKnowitAll | Nov 9, 2013 | photography

Saturday afternoon I had the pleasure of hanging with Brian and Colleen and each of the kids. I spent the afternoon with them in Eden Park, one of the most beautiful locations in the city. Only this group could out-personality this Cincinnati treasure! These are just...

Come See the Cake Boss!

by LittleMissKnowitAll | Oct 26, 2013 | fun, parent

LittleMissSunshine is squealing with delight right now because she just found out we are going to see the Cake Boss LIVE! Buddy Valastro, aka The Cake Boss, is currently touring and on November 18th he’s going to be right here in Cincinnati! I’ve been...

Practical Homeschooling 101: Staying Flexible

by LittleMissKnowitAll | Oct 9, 2013 | 31 Days, homeschool

One of the key things you’ll learn as you begin homeschooling is that flexibility is a MUST. I’m pretty structured in how we do school–there is a schedule for every day of what is being done and when–so that we stay on track. All three of us...

Homeschooling 101: The Charlotte Mason Philosophy

by LittleMissKnowitAll | Oct 4, 2013 | 31 Days, homeschool

One of the most popular homeschooling philosophies is the Charlotte Mason philosophy. Many, if not most, homeschoolers utilize at least some of her theories and methods in their homeschool. In fact, from what I’ve read and seen, I would say that many...

Homeschooling 101: Unit Studies

by LittleMissKnowitAll | Oct 3, 2013 | 31 Days, homeschool

Now that you’ve answered the two most important questions about the why and the what of homeschooling, you are ready to begin exploring the different philosophies and styles available to you. There are so many! From Classical to Charlotte Mason to Online to...

The What and the Why of Homeschooling

by LittleMissKnowitAll | Oct 2, 2013 | 31 Days, homeschool

When you decide to start homeschooling, it feels like there are a zillion decisions to be made. You have to pick out curriculum (and there seem to be several thousand of those!), decide a learning style, figure out where you’re going to homeschool in the house,...

31 Days: Beginning Homeschooling 101

by LittleMissKnowitAll | Sep 30, 2013 | 31 Days, homeschool

It’s October, and that means it is time for a really big challenge: a new 31 Days series. Last year I spent October sharing with you my journey into Naturally Frugal living. I shared recipes, tricks and tutorials on things I’d been learning over the year....

31 Days Project: Naturally Frugal Essential Oils

by LittleMissKnowitAll | Sep 30, 2013 | Uncategorized

I am really excited about this year’s 31 Days challenge from The Nester. This is my third year participating, and I fully expect it to be the best of the bunch! Third time’s the charm, right? I am sooooo excited because it is a topic that has literally...

Practical Homeschooling

by LittleMissKnowitAll | Sep 4, 2013 | homeschool

So here we are on day one of homeschooling, and already a wrench has been thrown in the works: we have a showing. Our house is still up for sale, which means that when a potential buyer calls we have to make ourselves scarce. We normally run errands and go hang out at...