learning math while making lunch

I  try to use everyday thing's to teach my little. So cooking is a great way to  learn math, to follow  directions  and  you learn results (  cause  and  effect)  So it was pizza for lunch  measured  and countedby the little.  now we wait for it to cook.  Oh  the Joy of teaching!  Happy  Lunch!

the joy of crafting

I  saw this today on  Pinterest and thought to myself,  this is so me!  Crafts and making things brings me Joy!

table centerpiece

 This pinecone  and candle center piece can be made with items purchased from the Dollar Tree. You  will need the following:
1- basket
pinecones  from your yard
6-  white candles
6-  clear vases
3-   tall candles in  glass container
2-  bags of Epsom salt
1-  container of table salt
Directions: mix Epsom salt and table salt in a bowl. separate the  mix into the glass containers,put candles in containers. It makes them looklike they are sitting in snow. arrange candkes in basket and put pinecones around them. Light your  candles and enjoy!

crafts

Making crafts.look at the wreath Paige

and I just made .Paige made a bow tie now for hers and I went traditional!  If you would like instructions let  me know! oh  the Joy of crafts!

December Advent reading

 Here's a  little something we are doing here at the Shepherd's  house. I  will pay them and you can follow along if you like.  let me know what you are doing?  What traditions being you Joy this time of year!

gettin our Christmas on

Here's a preview of some of our Christmas trees! I  had to throw in a close up of my mantle and my candles on my table.  Tis the season to bring joy to others!  spread theJoy!