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I recently stumbled across a homeschooling blog post from Natalie Barnett, a Montana mama and lifestyle blogger over at My Mountain Wild. As a mama of 2 with one child in 3rd grade, she was talking about updating her homeschooling rhythm for the year, and she asked how mamas who homeschool multiple children all in […]

This post is sponsored by AmeoLife While it’s common knowledge that probiotics are a useful supplement for optimal gut health, they can be pricey, especially when used long-term. While we don’t all need probiotics all the time, if you’re showing symptoms of a gut microbiome imbalance, probiotic supplements can be an important part of a […]

February can feel never-ending, making it hard to enjoy winter at this point in the season — at least here in East Tennessee. While this month is home to Imbolc — the symbolic festival marking the transition from winter to spring, it’s still freezing cold, either raining or snowing, overcast and grey, and much of […]

I’m not sure what it is about winter, but when dinner rolls around, I’m either motivated to cook healthy meals for my family or too tired to bother, which means I’m looking for quick, healthy winter dinner recipes that get everyone fed. If you’re like me, then you’re going to love today’s post. Today, I’ve […]

Umm, there’s nothing better on a cold winter day than a warm cup of spicy tea. Wouldn’t you agree? Here’s the thing though. While I love me some chai, sometimes I’m in the mood for something else — something like orange spice tea. This orange spice tea blend will not only warm you up as […]

January days can feel long, so we often have to get creative in how we bring joy into our day. For me, music is one of those things that helps to lift my spirits and set (or shift) the emotional tone for my day. Does it do that for you too? While I have a […]

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