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My name is Angie. I am the wife, mother, educator, and friend behind Fresh Wanderings. I love slow, simple days spent at home where I can be found creating, gardening, baking, educating our children, and spending time in God's Word. Welcome to the place where all of these things culminate into one.

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What are some of the questions you ask when studyi

What are some of the questions you ask when studying a new piece of art? Is it: what colors do you see, what is taking place, how does it make you feel, etc? If you've been using the morning time bundles you’ve probably noticed that it includes some questions to help with observation, but it doesn’t have to end there.
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There are a number of ways to study art, but I think the very best way is to let curiosity be your guide. To help you I thought it would be fun to share a few more questions you can ask that are sure to spark fun conversations and build great connections with you and the ones you share the learning with.
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1. If you could give this painting a new title, what would you call it?
2. If you were inside this painting, what would it feel like? Smell like? What would the weather be?
3. Would you want to be the person/animal in this painting? Why/why not?
4. What happens next in the story? What would be the next scene?
5. Can this scene be one we could replicate? Would that be one we would enjoy?
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I hope these little tips help you as you learn to implement art study in your learning. If you need help getting started, the morning time bundles are a great place to begin.

#fresh_wanderings_morningtime

These past few weeks have been nothing short of ex

These past few weeks have been nothing short of exhausting. All too often, it is times like these that we look at our days and think to ourselves we don't have enough hours in the day. When really all we need is to focus on how we spend those hours.
⁣
Here's what I find true; there is always enough time for:

family read-alouds.
baking
lending a helping hand to an aging neighbor
⁣
There's plenty of time:
⁣
for long car rides and singing along with your favorite artist.
chasing new ideas and dreams and creating what inspires us.
there's time to teach, and lots of time to learn.
⁣
There's always time for doing good, but it will always fall on our shoulders to make the time for what we truly want. At the end of the day, we have to decide how we manage it.
⁣
I'd be lying if I told you that I don't hit the bed at the end of the day feeling exhausted from everything that is accomplished each day BUT, I also get to fall asleep with a smile on my face and eager for the next sunrise to do it all over again.
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Taking time to make time for the things that matter most will always be worth it in the end. ⏳⌛️⏳

#fresh_wanderings_renew

SPRING – Yesterday I peeked outside into the flo

The past two days I have thrown my body down on th

The past two days I have thrown my body down on that sled, slid to the bottom of that hill, and climbed back up at least twenty times. I’m sore and tired but so incredibly happy. My kids and I have enjoyed this winter scene so much.
⁣
Realistically, it may be another 10 years before we receive snow like this, at which point (Lord willing) my son will be 25, my daughter 21, and myself nearly 56. Truly, this could be a once-in-a-lifetime memory making opportunity that I do not want to take for granted.
⁣
Lately, I’ve come to the realization that while I may not have much to offer the world, I have a whole lot to offer those God has entrusted to me. I want to do a good job of giving them the very best of myself. Today that meant physically taxing my body, tomorrow it may require giving of my emotions or intellect. One thing is certain, whatever is required of me, God will faithfully provide all that I need to accomplish it.

We woke this morning to -16 degrees outside. That

We woke this morning to -16 degrees outside. That was definitely a new record low for our area of Arkansas. The extreme weather has left our small town of around 5700 without any natural gas service. This has put our furnace, hot water heater, oven, and stove out of service. We’ve improvised by closing off most of our rooms, made dinner by microwave, and cranked up all of the electric space heaters. Truly I’m so thankful for electricity right now and friends who have loaned heaters and even offered a place for us to stay should we need it.
⁣
We’re praying tonight for the rest of our community and especially the employees of the gas company who will be working nonstop to help us.

How are things where you are? ❄️❄️❄️

Made a bit of progress on my 2021 quilt project th

Made a bit of progress on my 2021 quilt project this morning before my kids woke. Looking forward to the day this sweet little labor of love will be used to keep the ones I love cozy and warm on cold winter mornings like this one.

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What are some of the questions you ask when studyi

What are some of the questions you ask when studying a new piece of art? Is it: what colors do you see, what is taking place, how does it make you feel, etc? If you've been using the morning time bundles you’ve probably noticed that it includes some questions to help with observation, but it doesn’t have to end there.
⁣
There are a number of ways to study art, but I think the very best way is to let curiosity be your guide. To help you I thought it would be fun to share a few more questions you can ask that are sure to spark fun conversations and build great connections with you and the ones you share the learning with.
⁣
1. If you could give this painting a new title, what would you call it?
2. If you were inside this painting, what would it feel like? Smell like? What would the weather be?
3. Would you want to be the person/animal in this painting? Why/why not?
4. What happens next in the story? What would be the next scene?
5. Can this scene be one we could replicate? Would that be one we would enjoy?
⁣
I hope these little tips help you as you learn to implement art study in your learning. If you need help getting started, the morning time bundles are a great place to begin.

#fresh_wanderings_morningtime

These past few weeks have been nothing short of ex

These past few weeks have been nothing short of exhausting. All too often, it is times like these that we look at our days and think to ourselves we don't have enough hours in the day. When really all we need is to focus on how we spend those hours.
⁣
Here's what I find true; there is always enough time for:

family read-alouds.
baking
lending a helping hand to an aging neighbor
⁣
There's plenty of time:
⁣
for long car rides and singing along with your favorite artist.
chasing new ideas and dreams and creating what inspires us.
there's time to teach, and lots of time to learn.
⁣
There's always time for doing good, but it will always fall on our shoulders to make the time for what we truly want. At the end of the day, we have to decide how we manage it.
⁣
I'd be lying if I told you that I don't hit the bed at the end of the day feeling exhausted from everything that is accomplished each day BUT, I also get to fall asleep with a smile on my face and eager for the next sunrise to do it all over again.
⁣
Taking time to make time for the things that matter most will always be worth it in the end. ⏳⌛️⏳

#fresh_wanderings_renew

SPRING – Yesterday I peeked outside into the flo

The past two days I have thrown my body down on th

The past two days I have thrown my body down on that sled, slid to the bottom of that hill, and climbed back up at least twenty times. I’m sore and tired but so incredibly happy. My kids and I have enjoyed this winter scene so much.
⁣
Realistically, it may be another 10 years before we receive snow like this, at which point (Lord willing) my son will be 25, my daughter 21, and myself nearly 56. Truly, this could be a once-in-a-lifetime memory making opportunity that I do not want to take for granted.
⁣
Lately, I’ve come to the realization that while I may not have much to offer the world, I have a whole lot to offer those God has entrusted to me. I want to do a good job of giving them the very best of myself. Today that meant physically taxing my body, tomorrow it may require giving of my emotions or intellect. One thing is certain, whatever is required of me, God will faithfully provide all that I need to accomplish it.

We woke this morning to -16 degrees outside. That

We woke this morning to -16 degrees outside. That was definitely a new record low for our area of Arkansas. The extreme weather has left our small town of around 5700 without any natural gas service. This has put our furnace, hot water heater, oven, and stove out of service. We’ve improvised by closing off most of our rooms, made dinner by microwave, and cranked up all of the electric space heaters. Truly I’m so thankful for electricity right now and friends who have loaned heaters and even offered a place for us to stay should we need it.
⁣
We’re praying tonight for the rest of our community and especially the employees of the gas company who will be working nonstop to help us.

How are things where you are? ❄️❄️❄️

Made a bit of progress on my 2021 quilt project th

Made a bit of progress on my 2021 quilt project this morning before my kids woke. Looking forward to the day this sweet little labor of love will be used to keep the ones I love cozy and warm on cold winter mornings like this one.

I purchased these very sick African Violets from W

I purchased these very sick African Violets from Walmart for less than $2 each a few weeks ago for us to use with our February nature study. They are frail and the purple one has lost most of its petals, but the touches of green that remain may be just what we need to make it through these dark, dreary, midwinter days. Some day I hope to plant a row of evergreens in our back yard to add some green during the winter. Until then, store bought plants and flowers every now and then will have to do. 🪴

Cooper is the perfect winter morning snuggle partn

Cooper is the perfect winter morning snuggle partner if you only require 10 seconds of snuggling. Yet somehow she’s still the most adored cat we’ve ever owned. Personally, I have a weak spot for the sweet girl holding her. ❤️

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