I’ve got a thing for the cello, and I’m not ashamed to admit it. 🙂 My father played the cello and so did I. (briefly, in elementary school) I’ve never stopped loving the deep, soothing sounds of this gorgeous instrument, so don’t be surprised if you end up seeing a lot of cello videos here.  It’s just the way it is.  🙂
This performance is a beautifully-done version of Bach’s Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1: Prelude. It’s a pretty famous piece, so you and your kids will probably be somewhat familiar with it. Â I think you’ll all enjoy it.
This is a really good article that I’m sure most homeschool moms will find useful.  Her suggestions are quite good, and I bet you’ve got a few things to add to it.  (leave a comment so we can all benefit, ok?)  My favorite idea that she shared?  #3.  Genius!  And will be so helpful for those of you that suffer from the whole, “Look! A squirrel!” type of curriculum yearning and such. 🙂
Crock Pot Recipes:Â All hail the slow cooker, saver of family dinners and motherly sanity! Â Come check out my pinterest board for some fresh recipe inspiration.
Breakfast Art: Â First, we ooh and aah and wow, because: Â ladybug strawberries! Â Then we go back to fancying up PBJs by cutting on the diagonal. Â No shame! Â You can’t do it all. Â But it’s fun to look at.
usinterior on Instagram: Â No joke. Â They have some of the most gorgeous and inspiring photos of the beautiful USA that you will ever see. Â Just like that! you get a burst of WOW in your Instagram feed.
2Cellos is a duo that does a lot of contemporary covers.  They also have quite a sense of humor.  I love the way this video shows all of the period costumes, and the way it morphs from classical style into rock.  For all the kids that thought stringed instruments couldn’t rock, here ya go.  🙂
**If you don’t rock-n-roll at your house, this one might not be for you. Â Preview or skip if you’re unsure.
I really enjoy sharing this article and photos with my sons for several reasons. Â First, he’s a guy in ballet. Â That alone takes guts. Â What a great example of following your interests! Â Second, he started ballet at the age of four, and loved it so much that he overcame a lot of industry prejudice in order to stick with it. Â He obviously works incredibly hard at his craft.
This video shows Fabrice Calmels and Julianne Kepley dancing The Dream. Â Beautifully done. Â Now, I will admit, your kids might only be interested for a couple minutes. Â It’s pretty mellow. Â Still, let them take a couple minutes and see some beautiful ballet, ok? Â Leave a comment and let me know how they liked it.
I know that the whole tiny house thing has been getting pretty popular for several years now.  I thought this video was pretty cool since it utilizes some interesting design, similar to how boats and campers stow away stuff.  I feel like watching this with your kids could definitely spark some interesting commentary, and possibly even a freewriting opportunity.  Maybe they would be inspired to create something!
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Being a mother of six, I’ve never considered a tiny house for myself.  When I watch this video I think it looks really cool and creative, but it makes me feel a little claustrophobic just seeing it!  I’m about 6 feet tall, so maybe I just feel like I naturally need more space.  🙂
What do YOU think? Â Does living in a tiny house appeal to you?
Welcome to the Enrichment Lifestyle Blog! I'm so glad you're here. :) I'm Erica Johns, and I love to encourage homeschool moms and help them enjoy more of the beauty of the arts in everyday life.
About me: I started my homeschooling journey in 1997 and graduated the last of my six children in 2021. Amidst all the hard work, crazy days, uncertainty, and lost pencils, what I think we really gained was the gift of a lifetime: TIME TOGETHER. So awesome! Click my pic to learn more.
