Are There Gaps In A Charlotte Mason Education?

I was recently chatting with one of my oldest and dearest friends who also happens to home school. We were gabbing about homeschool, curricula and perks, when the question arose as to whether I thought there might be gaps in a Charlotte Mason education. My first response was, No, I didn’t think there were gaps. […]

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June 2, 2016

5 Ways to Make Life Cozy This Winter

Without going into too many details that aren’t mine to share it’s been a tough season for our family and social circle. I can usually feel when my family needs to lean into comfort and rest, and I consider it my job to facilitate that. But even if you aren’t in a tough season, winter […]

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December 9, 2023

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Hillbilly Hot Tub Review (Coleman Inflatable Spa)

I am not being compensated for this review (But Hey, Coleman/Bestway, I wouldn’t turn away some spa swag. wink wink) A few days before the big 2021 Valentine’s/President’s day long weekend I thought to myself, “Self, let’s see about going away for a long weekend”. But it was too late to get a room anywhere […]

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September 5, 2022

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Yes You Can Reuse Those Jars!

I have to start this post with a confession. Are you ready for it? I still buy jarred foods at the store. GASP! Are you shocked?! It’s true. While I’m a great fan of scratch cooking and canning there are still plenty of things we don’t produce here, and even a few I just prefer […]

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March 14, 2021

What To Do If You Can’t Keep Up With Distance Learning

I get it. You did not sign up for distance learning. You’ve been thrown a major curve ball and basically no lead time to prepare for it. And let’s not forget you were already juggling parenting, work, and family time to the best of your ability before The ‘Rona hit. Now you just can’t. The […]

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April 29, 2020

We Ditched our Chore Chart!

First, let me say I love chore charts. I love looking at them on Pinterest, I love how they inspire me to greatness. I love making them and hanging them up where they can make it look like I’m totally on top of moving the clothespin. But the reality is I never remember to move […]

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April 29, 2020

Walnut Crusted Honey Mustard Salmon

You probably won’t be hearing much from me for the next few weeks, because it’s gardening season and I’m B-U-S-Y! But ya gotta eat right? I whipped up this quick and tasty meal tonight and knew I had to share it with you. Talk about a double punch of heart healthy goodness! This Omega-3 powerhouse […]

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April 4, 2019

There is HOPE! Signs of Spring

Man, this winter has been LOOONG! I have to admit it’s getting a bit oppressive. I’m not usually one to get bogged down in winter blues, but this one has me on edge. It’s not so much blues as impatience though. I just can’t wait for spring! Most years we’re well into garden clean up […]

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March 3, 2019

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