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Mariah Springstead
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Bookish Homeschooling Mom of Two
Vegan
Pagan/Unitarian
Did I make 9 cups of cranberry sauce for the holidays? Yes, yes I did.
December 4, 2024 at 5:33 AM
Yep! Funny and true.
November 27, 2024 at 7:25 AM
Reposted by Mariah Springstead
November 26, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Thought I’d introduce our two bunnies Chip (the Lionhead) and Sandy (the Holland Loop) to the BlueSky community. Hi everybody! ☺️
November 23, 2024 at 4:06 AM
Reposted by Mariah Springstead
Barnes & Noble is making a comeback: The world’s largest retail bookseller is expanding at a breakneck pace and is on track to reach its goal of more than 60 planned openings this year.
Barnes & Noble is making a comeback | CNN Business
The world’s largest retail bookseller is expanding at a breakneck pace and is on track to reach its goal of more than 60 planned openings this year. The plan marks a dramatic shift from when it closed...
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November 18, 2024 at 10:38 PM
This!
November 19, 2024 at 3:51 AM
I just finished reading this gem of a book. I’d highly recommend it to anyone who is struggling with establishing a routine for cleaning their home. It’s an easy read and full of practical advice.
Trauma informed
Neurodivergent friendly
November 19, 2024 at 3:20 AM
I just showed this to my daughter to prove why punctuation is important.
November 18, 2024 at 10:20 PM
Well hello there…
November 17, 2024 at 4:35 AM
Good night sun. See you tomorrow.
November 16, 2024 at 11:53 PM
From a family walk at a nature park close to our home in Oregon.
November 16, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Want! ♥️📖+🛋️❤️
November 16, 2024 at 11:40 PM
I understand we are showing off our bookcases. Here is the neatest one in the house right now.
November 16, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Why I invested so much time teaching my kids phonics so they could actually read. It is far and away the most important subject. without it nothing is possible, with it anything is possible.

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This is why reading is important. 50% of USians read so poorly that they are unable to perform simple tasks such as reading prescription drug labels. At least 45 million are functionally illiterate; 130 million more can't finish a children's book.

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Literacy Statistics 2022-2023
Literacy Data and its impact on the Nation • Illiteracy has become such a serious problem in our country that 130 million adults are now unable to read a simple story to their children • 21% of adults...
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November 15, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Proof that life will always find away. 😊
November 15, 2024 at 7:36 AM
Reposted by Mariah Springstead
Thank you for posting. Mind if I share?
November 15, 2024 at 6:22 AM
Some recent pieces I’ve painted:
November 15, 2024 at 2:52 AM
Tofu Stir Fry. A family favorite.
November 15, 2024 at 2:49 AM
Picture of a family trip to Mt. St. Helens over the summer.
November 15, 2024 at 2:47 AM
Picture from a family trip to Spokane a few weeks ago.
November 15, 2024 at 2:44 AM
Beautiful full moon over Hillsboro, OR
November 14, 2024 at 11:50 PM