Americans are so very fortunate to have the vibrant park systems that we know. I have always had at least… Read more My 2025 Urban Nature Photo Contest Experience at Powder Valley Nature Center
Category: positivity
Chicken Life
It’s been a while since I wrote about my feathery babies. I swore I wouldn’t become a crazy chicken lady… Read more Chicken Life
Not too shabby
My latest story, “When the Sled Hits the Light Post,” won first place for the March contest with my local… Read more Not too shabby
Reaching out to the youth
Since I’m already swimming in children (as a homeschooling mother of 5 and co-op teacher/volunteer), I took on the role… Read more Reaching out to the youth
Homeschooling Focus
Teaching my eldest boy reminds me that a big part of education is learning to focus. It is my job… Read more Homeschooling Focus
A Great Reading
I had another great book event Saturday! Author Tess Clarkson and I shared our Chicken Soup for the Soul stories… Read more A Great Reading
What’s your favorite part of Spring?
Blessed Ostara/Happy Spring! My house has been bustling a bit more than usual, and our celebration was no different. There… Read more What’s your favorite part of Spring?
Elon Musk applauds SpaceX crew for safely bringing stranded astronauts home
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/news/elon-musk-applauds-spacex-crew-for-safely-bringing-stranded-astronauts-home/ I’m not much of a space person, I would rather explore the depths of the ocean than ever go… Read more Elon Musk applauds SpaceX crew for safely bringing stranded astronauts home
A new writing contest is coming!
The American First Magazine writing contests are on their way. Get ready to send your poetry, nonfiction and fiction. From… Read more A new writing contest is coming!
Homeschool writing opportunity
https://thepepperpaper.wordpress.com/submissions/ The Pepper Paper is once again seeking submissions from homeschooled students in the United States ages 10-18. This will… Read more Homeschool writing opportunity
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 