Space Archives ~ Orange Raspberry Lemonade

Oct 242020

NaNoWriMo prep – Week 8

By Lauren
Posted on October 24, 2020October 24, 2020

This week we finished up our science unit and learned how to write a 5 paragraph essay. I had Steven research the contributions Canadians have made to the study and exploration of space. Then he…Continue Reading

Oct 182020

Week 7

By Lauren
Posted on October 18, 2020October 18, 2020

This week was pretty uneventful, really. It was a short week because of Thanksgiving. Steven spent most of it preparing a slide show presentation on life in space, which he presented to us yesterday. I…Continue Reading

Oct 112020

Solar System Model Building – homeschooling week 6

By Lauren
Posted on October 11, 2020October 11, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope whatever you are doing to celebrate this weekend, you are safe and have lots to be thankful for. Some things that I am thankful for this year: our collective health family…Continue Reading

Oct 032020

Exploring the Solar System (week 5 homeschooling)

By Lauren
Posted on October 3, 2020October 11, 2020

Week 5: Solar System Reading Comprehension One of the science units for grade 6 is space and the solar system. So this week was focused on learning about the rest of the planets. Steven had…Continue Reading

Hi, I'm Lauren, a real human showing up unedited in a world that only wants to show perfection. This blog is no-nonsense and filter-free, and I hope that's a welcome change from the Pinterest-perfect world we're used to seeing.

I'm a chronically ill mom juggling work and family life, trying not to let the busy drown out the bright. I've learned that even when you're tired, busy or overwhelmed, there's space for creativity and joy. In fact, that's probably when you need it most.