Writing Archives ~ Orange Raspberry Lemonade

Dec 132020

December

By Lauren
Posted on December 13, 2020December 13, 2020

Sometime last month we got so focused on NaNoWriMo that I stopped posting here. And this month it’s been a struggle to get back into the school routine with all the Christmas excitement going on.…Continue Reading

Nov 062020

NaNoWriMo and U.S. Election

By Lauren
Posted on November 6, 2020January 10, 2021

Homeschooling In my eagerness to start writing a novel last weekend, I kind of completely forgot to post on the blog! But honestly, I didn’t have much to say. We finished our NaNo prep and…Continue Reading

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 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.