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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One day, when my second child was about three years old, we were browsing through the aisles of a grocery store, when he spotted the bag of sugary, white fluffiness. “What are those??” I remember his little finger pointing, like he knew that bag was holding a special secret. As we walked through the store,
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You might have read my short Physics of Beyblades post. Well, guess what. There is more! I know what you might be thinking. “This is amazing news! My life is complete.” Am I right? Just kidding. This post could be about anything really. Omit the words “beyblades” and “physics,” and insert some words of your
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Look at those beautiful petals! The calendula flower is part of a medicinal plant with the official name Calendula officinalis. Many people refer to it as marigold, or pot marigold. However, it is actually different from the typical garden marigold with the official name Calendula tagetes. This is an important distinction, especially if you plan
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Well, it’s no secret that I love to chat about all things homeschool! Recently, I had the pleasure of appearing on a podcast called Girlfriends Chat with Angela Jordan Perry, where I shared some of our experiences and offered insight about a range of topics. I wanted to post the content here (you can
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Sometimes I sit up at night asking myself all kinds of questions related to our homeschool experience. There might be someone reading this who can relate. Perhaps you have wondered how you could build a stronger connection with a particular child. Or maybe you’ve asked yourself how you could better “see” a more invisible, quieter
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