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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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Alissa and I worked hard this afternoon to wrap up

Alissa and I worked hard this afternoon to wrap up the April Morning Time Bundle. I love having a helper that enjoys crafting and creating as much as I do. She is such a joy to be around.
Here is a sneak peek at the April craft. Any guesses as to what our theme is? ⠀⠀
Also, before this quarantine I mentioned to a friend what the craft for April would be and she picked up these little shells for me while her family was on a hike. We spent an afternoon with them before the quarantine took place and she delivered them to me over dinner and board games. They are treasures now! Thank you @cedarhillhouse. We can’t wait to see you all again.

I hope to have the #morningtimebundle posted and ready to download by Tuesday evening! Would you like to join us?
#momentsthatnurtureandgather #charlottemasonliving #wildandfreemama #charlottemasoneducation #morningbookbasket #morningtime #morningtimebundles

“Certain thoughts are prayers: there are moments

“Certain thoughts are prayers: there are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees.” - Victor Hugo
⠀⠀
It feels a little awkward posting a picture of this corner at a time like this, but I also feel like it’s important to drown out the noise of this world sometimes with things that are good. Today the sun came out and it wasn’t raining!! so we took a walk, our plumbing issue was fixed, and I even hung up my 2020 calendar (better late than never, right?). ⠀⠀
Reminding myself that we can still rejoice in the small things while also maintaining a posture of prayer✨

Today we are cleaning and catching up on laundry,

Today we are cleaning and catching up on laundry, but on the blog I’m talking about our garden. I was beginning to feel a bit frivolous in planting a garden comprised only of flowers, but was quickly reminded of these words from Lady Bird Johnson, “Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” Praying our garden will yield an abundant harvest of beautiful blooms that we can share with others following a “not so hopeful” period of time. ⠀⠀
If you are interested in knowing which flowers we planted I listed them out in the blog post. How about you? Are you planting a garden this spring? 🌱

I attached a screen shot of one of our favorite read alouds. Lady Bird Johnson was an advocate of planting flowers and drawing children into nature. This is a great introduction into her life....well worth the read.
#fresh_wanderings_garden #flowergarden #seedstarting #springplanting

Phew, it’s been quite a week. Between readjustin

Phew, it’s been quite a week. Between readjusting our school days, finding that our bathtub is draining into our crawl space, and trying to determine how best to draw healthy boundaries while practicing social distancing I’m finally sitting down to rest and recharge. A good cup of coffee and a slice of lemon tart sound like a great idea right now. Who wants to join me? 🍋
If you are interested: the recipe for the tart is included in this months morning time bundle. As always, it is simple enough that your children could join you, and so far, I have still been able to find all of the necessary ingredients at our local market.
#momentsthatnurtureandgather #fresh_wanderings_nourish #theartofslowliving #slowliving #oldhouseproblems #thisoldhouse #slowsimpleseasonal
#slowhandmadehome #alesshurriedlife #gatherandtend
#mymidwesthomestead #mystoryoflight #homemaking
#homestead #morningtime #morningbookbasket

Today we found ourselves doing school in my bedroo

Today we found ourselves doing school in my bedroom while my husband had a lineup of video conference calls. So far, our biggest challenge in having him home has been avoiding the camera or getting caught on video in our pj’s while he’s on the phone with his co-workers.
Many years ago, one of my mentors told me that part of the guidance she gave her children was reminding them that their actions reflect on the entire family. People often see the actions of a child as that of the parent or the actions of one spouse as that of the other. We are a unit: the good, bad, and the ugly. ⠀⠀
We don’t want our children to live in fear or to have to tiptoe around in their own home, but this is an especially good reminder right now. As our lives are opened up virtually to an employer, co-workers, and possible clients it is important that we do our best to be as small of a distraction as possible. ⠀⠀
So, we’re reminding ourselves to speak softly, close doors and cabinets gently, be mindful of others, make sure our words are edifying, and even get dressed before noon. 😉 That last one may prove to be the toughest.

HOPE- If you want to bring a bit of hope into your

HOPE- If you want to bring a bit of hope into your home, plant some seeds. Having something to look forward to, care for, and cheer on when life looks very much the same from day-to-day will be a welcome respite from the mundane. ⠀⠀
So much awaits us in this current season. Replacing our normal habits, vices, and go-to’s with something new, though it feels foreign and forced, can be an incredible time of personal growth if we allow it to be. 🌱

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Alissa and I worked hard this afternoon to wrap up

Alissa and I worked hard this afternoon to wrap up the April Morning Time Bundle. I love having a helper that enjoys crafting and creating as much as I do. She is such a joy to be around.
Here is a sneak peek at the April craft. Any guesses as to what our theme is? ⠀⠀
Also, before this quarantine I mentioned to a friend what the craft for April would be and she picked up these little shells for me while her family was on a hike. We spent an afternoon with them before the quarantine took place and she delivered them to me over dinner and board games. They are treasures now! Thank you @cedarhillhouse. We can’t wait to see you all again.

I hope to have the #morningtimebundle posted and ready to download by Tuesday evening! Would you like to join us?
#momentsthatnurtureandgather #charlottemasonliving #wildandfreemama #charlottemasoneducation #morningbookbasket #morningtime #morningtimebundles

“Certain thoughts are prayers: there are moments

“Certain thoughts are prayers: there are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees.” - Victor Hugo
⠀⠀
It feels a little awkward posting a picture of this corner at a time like this, but I also feel like it’s important to drown out the noise of this world sometimes with things that are good. Today the sun came out and it wasn’t raining!! so we took a walk, our plumbing issue was fixed, and I even hung up my 2020 calendar (better late than never, right?). ⠀⠀
Reminding myself that we can still rejoice in the small things while also maintaining a posture of prayer✨

Today we are cleaning and catching up on laundry,

Today we are cleaning and catching up on laundry, but on the blog I’m talking about our garden. I was beginning to feel a bit frivolous in planting a garden comprised only of flowers, but was quickly reminded of these words from Lady Bird Johnson, “Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” Praying our garden will yield an abundant harvest of beautiful blooms that we can share with others following a “not so hopeful” period of time. ⠀⠀
If you are interested in knowing which flowers we planted I listed them out in the blog post. How about you? Are you planting a garden this spring? 🌱

I attached a screen shot of one of our favorite read alouds. Lady Bird Johnson was an advocate of planting flowers and drawing children into nature. This is a great introduction into her life....well worth the read.
#fresh_wanderings_garden #flowergarden #seedstarting #springplanting

Phew, it’s been quite a week. Between readjustin

Phew, it’s been quite a week. Between readjusting our school days, finding that our bathtub is draining into our crawl space, and trying to determine how best to draw healthy boundaries while practicing social distancing I’m finally sitting down to rest and recharge. A good cup of coffee and a slice of lemon tart sound like a great idea right now. Who wants to join me? 🍋
If you are interested: the recipe for the tart is included in this months morning time bundle. As always, it is simple enough that your children could join you, and so far, I have still been able to find all of the necessary ingredients at our local market.
#momentsthatnurtureandgather #fresh_wanderings_nourish #theartofslowliving #slowliving #oldhouseproblems #thisoldhouse #slowsimpleseasonal
#slowhandmadehome #alesshurriedlife #gatherandtend
#mymidwesthomestead #mystoryoflight #homemaking
#homestead #morningtime #morningbookbasket

Today we found ourselves doing school in my bedroo

Today we found ourselves doing school in my bedroom while my husband had a lineup of video conference calls. So far, our biggest challenge in having him home has been avoiding the camera or getting caught on video in our pj’s while he’s on the phone with his co-workers.
Many years ago, one of my mentors told me that part of the guidance she gave her children was reminding them that their actions reflect on the entire family. People often see the actions of a child as that of the parent or the actions of one spouse as that of the other. We are a unit: the good, bad, and the ugly. ⠀⠀
We don’t want our children to live in fear or to have to tiptoe around in their own home, but this is an especially good reminder right now. As our lives are opened up virtually to an employer, co-workers, and possible clients it is important that we do our best to be as small of a distraction as possible. ⠀⠀
So, we’re reminding ourselves to speak softly, close doors and cabinets gently, be mindful of others, make sure our words are edifying, and even get dressed before noon. 😉 That last one may prove to be the toughest.

HOPE- If you want to bring a bit of hope into your

HOPE- If you want to bring a bit of hope into your home, plant some seeds. Having something to look forward to, care for, and cheer on when life looks very much the same from day-to-day will be a welcome respite from the mundane. ⠀⠀
So much awaits us in this current season. Replacing our normal habits, vices, and go-to’s with something new, though it feels foreign and forced, can be an incredible time of personal growth if we allow it to be. 🌱

Hello and happy Sunday afternoon, also known as da

Hello and happy Sunday afternoon, also known as day 3 of being home bound for us (except we did have lunch with my parents this afternoon, but that doesn’t count!). I’ve been thinking about what this extended time at home means for us and admittedly, aside from my husband working from home for the next few weeks, much of our lives will remain mostly untouched. We are comfortable at home and very used to being here: school happens here on a daily basis, I work from home part time for a friend, and of course I blog from here, also. Compared to most Americans the impact will be very minimal for us. ⠀⠀
Of course, this doesn’t mean there won’t be challenges along the way. I’m sure we are going to have moments of boredom, frustration, anxiety, and sadness.
What do we do when we don’t know what to do?
I thought it would be be fun to share some of my favorite accounts to go to for inspiration when I am at a loss. These women are a great source of encouragement to me for so many reasons. I believe that if you browse through their feeds or visit their stories you will find a lot of inspiration and wisdom for the days ahead, too. Enjoy!! ✨For homeschooling ideas and creative ways to invite your children to join you in your day to day activities:
@oursongofhome
@simple.and.free_
@calli_sparrowandlilies ✨For parenting wisdom and encouragement:
@brandi.mcintosh
@cloisteredaway ✨For overall health and wellness and essential oils:
@hamdencrew
@piebakingfitnesscoach ✨To help make the daily things in life more enjoyable and for homemaking inspiration:
@thehomemakingmomma ✨Affordable Bible studies to keep you in the word:
@thedailygraceco

✨Enjoying the small glimmer of sunlight that kee

✨Enjoying the small glimmer of sunlight that keeps peeking through the rain clouds. ✨

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