Progressive Pioneer

Summer Snapshots

Friday is the first day of summer but it feels like we've been in full swing for at least a month!  We've been cramming picnics, farm trips, shorts and tees, lemonade, butterfly catching, gardening and every bit of summer fun we can into every sunny day we've had so far.  What have YOU been up these sunshiney days?

In a nutshell, here's what else has been going on with the Thompson clan:

Homeschool Science Class

I've been really excited to share with you guys the science class we've been doing at our house.  We've had four classes so far and the kids are LOVING it!  Here's what we do.

LDS Holistic Health Conference GIVEAWAY!

It's that time of year again!  The LDS Holistic Living Conference and Expo is right around the corner.  And I have a little surprise for you...

Herb Fairies Book Club

You guys, I'm super excited about this Herb Fairies Book Club I just signed up for, but I feel so bad because the sign up period has already closed!  I found out about it just before it closed and only barely got in in time, otherwise I totally would've mentioned it on here earlier.  But it will open up again next April, so bookmark it, or pin it, or whatever, because it looks awesome! 

Remember the board game Wildcraft?  Well, the creators of that, have created a year-long book club that teaches all about healing herbs. 

Birth Story Movie

I was so excited to hear about this movie and all the wonderful reviews it got.  Ina May's books were so inspiring to me during my pregnancies.  But I was sad that I missed the one and only showing in Utah (back in November).  Did anyone else see it?  The good news is that you'll be able to download it to watch on April 30th!  I'm thinking I might have to gather up some girlfriends and popcorn for a little movie night:)

Taproot Dream

Yep, it's a dream alright, a dream come true; Clay and I are in the latest issue (Dream) of Taproot together!  I love seeing Clay bring my writing to life with his illustrations.  And ever since I first heard of Taproot, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. 

My article is about all the things I learned from my my time spent in the family garden: about life and death, hard work and rewards, about growing and changing.  And guess what's in the Taproot Print Shop?  A gorgeous print of Clay's illustration of the little girl and her dad!  He signed each one.  The printing is beautiful and is done on a lovely, thick watercolor paper.  I think we're going to give one to my dad for his birthday:)

PS  Three Perfect Hostess Gifts, A Day at the Races, and the newest member of the family :)