Growing up, when the winter holiday season rolled around, I could always count on seeing a bright-colored drink called sorrel. It boasted its magnificent color from atop tables at family gatherings, and was enjoyed in cheerful moments with family and friends in the days leading up to Christmas.
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Last year while running the Thrive at Home Coaching Program, we spent a month diving deep into the topic of meaningful connection with our children. I created a Thirty Days of Connection Calendar and had a pretty profound experience. This year throughout the month of October, I reintroduced the calendar publicly, inviting others to participate again.
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Our homeschool days incorporate a great deal of room for work that is led by the children’s interests. We dedicate our mornings to Project Time. It’s a time of self-directed learning where the kids are engaged in work that is meaningful to them for reasons that are personal to each child.
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I had no idea when a few mom friends and I were sitting by the pool, chatting about life and homeschool plans, that one of them would mention something that would spark so much interest and launch us on a true learning adventure! It all started with a desire to spend the summer painting en
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One thing that I really love doing is sharing my heart as it relates to homeschool and mothering. I truly enjoy encouraging others in their journey of growth as they venture to educate and inspire their own children. I have always been passionate about children and the way that they see and experience the world around them.
I love the strong taste of turmeric! Is that weird? Even if you said yes, that wouldn’t stop me from finding new ways to ingest it (smile). It is one of the most amazing ingredients in my kitchen. My mom and I even made facial masks with turmeric as the main ingredient. I don’t think
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I’ve found that many moms don’t have a strategy when it comes to homeschooling. I know that when I don’t have a strategy it starts to feel like I am winging it. That’s usually when I have to start asking myself questions like: *How is this serving me? *How is this serving the kids? A
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I have always used beeswax for many of the personal care products that I whip up in the kitchen. In things like lip balm, lotion, this calendula salve, or these lotion bars, it has always served the purpose of adding a bit of stability and firmness to the texture of the products. It is natural,
Our family loves to spend time outdoors. We love hiking and exploring new places, usually right in the middle of a wooded area. We know many families who enjoy doing the exact same thing, but I have to be honest about something.
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Many times throughout the year I know that families are reviewing curriculums. They’re taking inventory of their experiences, evaluating whether or not any that they used held up to certain standards. When it comes to homeschool curriculum, there are certain elements that I value. I want to know that the activities, books, and experiences are
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