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Kerrie Wilson

Kerrie Wilson is a student at Husson University studying photography and journalism. She grew up in Maryland but wanted a change of scenery and chose Maine for its natural beauty. She’s had a green thumb ever since childhood; a current cat mom, plant mom in training. When she’s not writing or taking pictures, you’ll find her curled up by the window with a huge mug of English breakfast tea and a good book.

Homeschooling

Inside the classical method of homeschooling

Kerrie Wilson Jun 6, 2019 0

Photo by Nichole Beaudry The classical method is one of the more well-known types of homeschooling. It’s the stereotype people may think of when they first picture homeschooling. The framework is based on literature and language…
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Inside the unit studies method of homeschooling

Kerrie Wilson Jun 5, 2019 1

Photo by Misty Bailey, Joy in the Journey Unit studies is a homeschooling method popular with parent teachers because it can be easily combined with other homeschooling methods. Unit studies on its own is centered on learning topics…
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Inside the unschooling method of homeschooling

Kerrie Wilson Jun 4, 2019 0

Photo by Susanne Jutzeler from Pexels Unschooling is a movement to allow children to learn based on their interests and passions. Infamous for having no structure, some homeschooling parents don’t even consider unschooling a legitimate…
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Inside the eclectic education method of homeschooling

Kerrie Wilson Jun 3, 2019 0

Photo by Misty Bailey, Joy in the Journey Eclectic education uses aspects of all other types of homeschooling methods in unison, catering education to the child. Eclectic homeschooling is about taking the aspects of other methods that…
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Inside the school at home method for homeschooling

Kerrie Wilson May 31, 2019 0

Photo by Pixabay via Pexels School at home puts public or private school curriculums into the hands of the parents, letting them have the flexibility of homeschool with the standards and framework of public school. It allows parents to…
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Inside the Charlotte Mason method for homeschooling

Kerrie Wilson May 30, 2019 0

Photo by Julie Kieras The Charlotte Mason homeschool method is based on the creator, Charlotte Mason’s philosophy: “Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life.” Mason was a teacher in England during the late 1800s, and as she…
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A beginner’s guide to homeschooling

Kerrie Wilson May 29, 2019 0

Photo by Julie Kieras Homeschooling comes with so many different options from curriculums to goals to benchmarks. It can be overwhelming when starting to research the best plan for you and your child since every family — and every…
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Lifestyle

10 unconventional ways to use Christmas lights to light your home

Kerrie Wilson May 13, 2019 1

Photo by Oleg Magni from Pexels String lights are a fun, creative and inexpensive way to light up a room, without an electrician or fancy equipment. Also known as Christmas lights, they have more use in them than just for the holiday. …
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Lifestyle

How to clean a washing machine filter

Kerrie Wilson May 2, 2019 0

Coin trap filters like this can be cleaned of any debris. | Photo by Amber Peabody Most people know to clean the dryer lint filter between loads. But did you know that some washing machine filters need to be cleaned too? If you have…
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Cooking & Canning

How to cook venison

Kerrie Wilson Apr 29, 2019 0

Photo by Gabor Degre Deer meat has gotten a bad reputation for being a tough, chewy, gamey meat that’s difficult to work with and not worth the effort. But with attention and proper handling, venison can be a delicious, healthy…
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Lifestyle

Things to know before you drill a well

Kerrie Wilson Apr 18, 2019 10

BDN File Photo Accessing your own water via a well is sometimes necessary, sometimes preferred. But creating a well is not as easy as digging until you locate water and then installing a pump. Here’s what you should know before you…
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How to eat fried crickets

Kerrie Wilson Apr 11, 2019 0

Fried crickets being sold at the open air market in Tlalpan, Mexico | Photo by Nora Montiel I promise they’re not so bad. When they’re fresh and properly fried, they taste like a crunchy piece of shrimp. They’re good for you too, so…
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