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Spring break is just around the corner for this homeschool mama and her four wild boys, and I’ve been thinking of what we can do to celebrate the end of our second term. While the idea of going away does sound nice, I’m thinking that we may just stay close to home this year, so […]

Hello, and happy New Year’s Eve! I know I say it every year, but I can’t believe how quickly this year has passed. While it has had its ups and downs, I do believe it is ending better than it began. What a great feeling. Right? Speaking of the end of the year, do you […]

The winter season is known for an increase in viral infections, specifically cold and influenza, and now it seems, covid as well. Because of this, I recently reached out to my followers over on Instagram Stories to see if anyone had any cold and flu season questions they’d like for me to answer, and today, […]

If you like to read books that fit each seasonal as I do, here’s a list of good reads to put on your autumn reading list I’m not sure what it is, but there’s something about the season of autumn that calls for me to brew a cup of autumn golden milk or chai tea, […]

One of my favorite ways to use essential oils is to scent my home, especially during the autumn season. Not only do autumn essential oil blends make our house smell lovely and give us that homey fall feeling, but they can help prevent illnesses from spreading depending on the essential oils (EO) used as well. […]

In this week’s vlog, we’re heading to the local park for some Labor Day disk golf. Later in the week, I’m going out on a date with Uriah (#3), doing some consignment shopping for the boy’s fall/winter wardrobes, and showing some of the progress we’re making on our yard (95% finished). Thanks for joining us […]

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