We looked at each other as the baton clattered to the track. A silent message of fear passed between us from the look in our eyes. My relay teammate picked up the baton and quickly handed it to me. I bolted away. I ran my first away meet for track on Thursday. We crammed onto… Continue reading 3 Things I’ve Learned From Track Meets (that apply to everyday life).
Today is April Fools' day … the day I can play pranks to my heart's content. I look forward to this day and today I want to share with you three pranks you can do in your house with simple, everyday supplies. Let me know which one you'll do! 1. The Unbreakable Egg Before my… Continue reading 3 (Easy and Harmless) Pranks for April Fools
Track is hard. I'll be honest with you and tell you I'm not a runner. I got 16th in a mile race (last) and I was lapped. I try hard, but I am sometimes discouraged. Still, I'm thankful. Why? Because I now know what it's like to be last. I know what it's like to… Continue reading How Humility Hit Me In the Face
Have you ever written a story? Let me rephrase that. Have you ever finished a story? I recently finished a ten-page (single-spaced, 12pt 😉) story. It was my first time completing a short story. I wrote it for a writing collection for a writing class I attended at my local library. The story was by no… Continue reading How to Write (and Finish) a Story
Today we're changing it up a bit for Fashion Friday. I'm reaching back into my archives to teach you one of my favorite ways to knit. I know many of you enjoy making things like I do so I hope you enjoy this! In the post I didn't show how to make the string into… Continue reading How to Make a Bracelet With the Lucet (repost)
My mom recently told me that my love language is words. When she said that, I believed her because of what I've seen in myself. I write letters quite a bit, and if I love someone or am thankful for them, I will often write them a letter. After moving to Ohio, I have spent… Continue reading Write Letters After Moving!💌 (Here’s Why…)
I recently started track, and I am trying my best to get used to it. Ohio weather is really unpredictable, and it is still cold outside. In fact, we just got a quick dusting of snow a few minutes ago even though it is March. 😧 We basically follow this loose outline for track: we run inside… Continue reading Fashion Friday: Staying Warm Outside
Messy buns and top knots can be unpredictable. Sometimes they turn out to look amazing and sometimes they are...well, a mess😊. But part of the problem is finding the way to make the messy bun, and which style works best for you. Here are two easy ways for you to start! 1. Top Knot I… Continue reading Two Ways to Do a Messy Bun
I had my ears pierced about two years ago, and I still love to wear earrings. Here are two types you should take a look at! 1. Amazima This is an amazing ministry founded by Katie Davis Majors, and they make beautiful earrings out of rolled paper. I have a pair of the drop earrings,… Continue reading Earrings and a Survey💍📜
All of you who use Lost Tools of Writing Curriculum know what I mean when I say that the LTW outlines seem to be strict and basic. I've heard other kids comment on how "strict" it is, but today I want to try to give you another take on their style and how to use… Continue reading 3 Ways to Improve Your LTW Papers📝
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