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My Little Thief
I wanted to share a new children’s book My Little Thief by Augusten Burrough and illustrated by Bonnie Lui which I received a copy of in exchange for a copy of the physical book. If you haven’t had the opportunity to see My Little Thief in person you’re missing out. The little red haired girl on the front of the book is so cute and the smile on her face makes me want to become her friend as soon as possible. Charlie liked her vest and I liked her green hat which I wish I could make for myself. Charlie thought it was funny to see the Crow on her…
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The TurfMutt Foundation Encourages Participation in Great Backyard Bird Count 2023
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The TurfMutt Foundation is an organization that advocates appreciation and caring for our green space and encourages all of us to spend time in the living landscapes around us like backyards, parks, and other green spaces. The Annual Great Backyard Bird Count (Feb. 17-20) is a great way for people – especially families and kids – to engage with the outdoors right in their own backyard, and the TurfMutt Foundation encourages everyone to participate. “Mulligan the TurfMutt and I sit outside in our backyard and watch birds for hours,” says Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation. “It’s a great way to appreciate our backyards and their connection to…
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Homeschool Adventures: Gardening & Birds
Charlie has been getting bored and not wanting to do his Classwork they way he needs to. I decided we both could use a break. Charlie and I went over to his grandmother Sherry’s. While visiting Charlie had the opportunity to work in the Garden. The yard needed mowed but Sherry didn’t feel like getting the Lawn Mower out of the backyard. Instead she had Charlie use the Weed Eater and Charlie trimmed the grass around the sidewalk where Penny walks when she comes outside. Charlie helped adding Potting Soil to the plants and moved them around. Charlie watered all the flowers and added Bird Seed to the Bird Feeders.…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
