Becoming Peculiar — Adventures in a Backwards Kingdom

What I’m Into: January 2014 (The Sherlock and Toilet Paper Edition)

January 30, 2014 by Kathleen Quiring 14 Comments

SHERLOCK SHERLOCK SHERLOCK SHERLOCK. Yeah I was into other stuff too but SHERLOCK. That is what I was INTO. January was essentially Sherlock Month in this house. Sherlock is the BEST THING I’ve EVER WATCHED, you guys. (Now, that might not be saying much, since I have watched exactly eight TV shows in the last […]

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My 2014 Calendar (Gardening, Preserving, Liturgical Holidays, Solar Festivals and More!)

January 28, 2014 by Kathleen Quiring 12 Comments

For the last few years, I have been using a homemade analog daily planner to help me organize my life. (Some might call it a “homemaking binder.” I just call it a planner. Whatever.) I depend on it every day to help me focus on what needs to get done, keep track of important dates, […]

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Ten Random and Weird Facts About Yours Truly

January 23, 2014 by Kathleen Quiring 14 Comments

(This gem of a photo was taken by accident when I asked my husband to take some outfit pictures. Even though it’s totally overexposed and decidedly ridiculous, It ended up kinda being my favourite.) A zillion years ago, I was tagged in one of those things where you’re supposed to share 10 random facts about […]

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Eight Books That Blew Up My Brain

January 20, 2014 by Kathleen Quiring 14 Comments

Books can be so transformative, can’t they? I thought I’d share a list of the books that have most impacted me. These books dramatically changed the way I understood some aspect of myself, the world, or God, turning my assumptions and long-held beliefs upside-down. They helped form me into the person I am today. Irresistible […]

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How to Put on a Coat, Montessori-Style

January 14, 2014 by Kathleen Quiring 3 Comments

Putting on a coat Montessori-style. Great for toddlers and preschoolers!

I promise Becoming Peculiar is not turning into a Montessori blog. Most of all because I am not even close to qualified to write one. I’ve just been really excited lately at being able to put a lot of Montessori principles and ideas into practice. Now that Lydia is reaching two and a half, I […]

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