Old Salem Visit: Day of Colonial Cooking

Old Salem Visit: Day of Colonial Cooking

Over the last six weeks, I’ve had the privilege of diving into the delicious history of Colonial America, alongside  American Heritage Chocolate. Since I’m studying American History with our girls this year, it was such a wonderful opportunity to allow the...
Monticello and the History of Chocolate

Monticello and the History of Chocolate

As I strolled around the grounds, I was transported. I envisioned the quintessential moments of history that took place amidst this acreage and I could almost hear the chatting by the Colonial women who strolled the gardens around the pond. The deep Virginia sun...
And I Wonder Why Teaching Phonics is so Difficult?

And I Wonder Why Teaching Phonics is so Difficult?

Our eight year old daughter just finished reading a story to me, and unlike our eldest child who polished off The Hobbit in second grade, and the Lord of the Rings trilogy in third, this sweet blessing is slowly plodding through her basic readers. I mean, can you...