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7 Real Ways to Save on Groceries (That Don’t Feel Miserable)
Grocery prices are upsetting right now. Every time I check out, I half expect the cashier to hand me a medal for bravery. Over the years, though, I’ve picked up a few habits that help me feed my family well without blowing the budget or crying in the parking lot. None of it’s fancy, but…
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Putting the Garden to Bed
The air has changed. It’s subtle, but unmistakable, the way mornings carry a faint crispness, the way the light falls lower and more golden in the evenings. After months of tending and coaxing, the garden is ready to rest, and I find myself ready to slow with it. This week I cut back the zinnias,…
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A Wedding, a Bungalow, and a Bit of Time Travel
Little Rock, Arkansas – July 2025 This past weekend, we packed our bags and headed to Little Rock for my cousin Anna’s wedding. It was a joyful blur of flowers, vows, and dancing next to a picture-perfect view of an Arkansas sunset, but one of the things that surprised me most was how much I…
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Books We Read Aloud in Our Homeschool This Year (2024–2025)
One of my favorite parts of homeschooling is the time we spend reading aloud. Whether we’re curled up on the couch after lunch or listening during quiet play, shared stories bring us closer. This year’s read-aloud list was full of adventure, laughter, and plenty of cozy moments. Some books were familiar favorites, some were part…
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Simple Fun: Smoothie Recipe Contest
🍓 The Great Smoothie Contest: A Secret Ingredient Showdown! 🍌 Need a fun and low-mess activity for kids that sparks creativity and ends in a tasty treat? We recently hosted a smoothie making contest with my kids and a friend and it was an absolute hit. Each child got to create their own custom smoothie…
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“Can Hardly Wait for School to Start Again?” A Moment That Changed How I Talk About My Kids
Last year, sometime during the cozy blur of December, my then-seven-year-old daughter heard the classic Christmas song It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas. She was enjoying the twinkly melody until that one line came floating out of the speaker: “And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again…” She turned…
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Affordable Summer Boredom Busters: Easy Craft Setup for Happy Kids
There’s a certain magic to summer with your kids at home, even among homeschoolers. The pace slows down (a little), the days stretch longer, and suddenly there’s more space to just be together and explore interests. Sure, some days will be loud, messy, and full of snack requests, but they can also be filled with…
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Free Printable Summer Book Bingo for Kids
Welcome to the first post in my Simple Summer 2025 series, a collection of easy or easy-ish activities to help your family slow down, connect, and make the most of the summer months. Whether you’re homeschooling year-round or just looking to build a little rhythm into long summer days, these ideas are designed to be…
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Building Family Culture Through Simple Rhythms
When I look at the life we’re building as a family, it’s not the big trips or the grand celebrations that stand out the most, it’s the small, steady habits we weave into our days. Over time, these little choices have become the quiet backdrop of our family culture, the things that make life sweet…
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My Favorite Games for Kids
Game nights have become a treasured tradition in our house. Whether it’s a rainy afternoon or a cozy evening after dinner, there’s something magical about gathering around the table and diving into a game together. Over the years, we’ve tried a lot of games, and while some were one-hit wonders, others became instant classics in…
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