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Printable November Dinner Planner
November has my all-time favorite meal: Thanksgiving dinner! For all the other days, I happily eat all the seasonal brassicas, squash, apples, and pears. November in Texas can be heavy-coat cold or air-conditioner warm, so there’s a good balance in this plan to account for that, while still embracing all the cozy fall vibes. I…
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Book and Toy Gift Combos for Children: Perfect for Any Occasion
If you’re anything like me, you love finding gifts that not only bring joy but also spark creativity and imagination in your little ones. I’ve put together a list of four awesome gift ideas that pair a charming book with a fun toy. Each combo is designed to encourage play and storytelling—let’s jump in! 1.…
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Teaching Our Daughters the Power of Voting and Faith
Today was more than just another day—it was the day my husband and I voted, with our three daughters in tow. This was intentionally done for a number of reasons, but the biggest is just to simply model the character and kind of person that we hope they become. For us, voting isn’t just about…
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Our Trip to Caddo Lake
As a mom, I often find myself caught in the never-ending whirlwind of laundry, snacks, and the occasional existential crisis about whether I’m doing this whole parenting thing right. So when we decided to escape to Caddo Lake on the Texas-Louisiana border, it was with lots of intention and the hope of a little bit…
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How to Build a Family-Friendly Garden on a Budget
Putting an in-ground garden into our new backyard was something I’ve been wanting to do since before I even knew this house existed. As a long-time renter, I’ve made do with container gardens of all kinds, but the idea of a little cottage-y garden that was full of flowers and whimsy has always been a…
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Nurturing a Love of Reading in Children
As a mom, one of my greatest joys has been nurturing my kids’ love of reading. I’ve always been a big reader and looked forward to visiting the public library every saturday as a child. I have fond memories of my entire family reading, and some of the earliest memories I have of my dad…
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Cozy Movie Nights: Building Family Bonds
We aren’t raising ipad kids. Our children don’t have devices and they have little access to television day to day. There have been seasons of more or less screen time, but as my motherhood journey flows along, I’ve come to place where the leagalism of screens is just really less and less a big deal…
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Balancing Fun and Learning in Second Grade
We are officially three weeks into the school year! Second grade is going so well and I’m thrilled with how it’s been working out. Here’s what we are using: Math: We are once again using The Good and the Beautiful’s math program, level 2. In addition to this we use Khan academy’s free app for…
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What We Ate: Dinner #3
Night One: On this night I cooked a brisket in my instant pot, shredded it up, and served it over chips with a can of ranch pinto beans, a homemade white cheddar cheese sauce, tomatoes, end green onions. Everyone loved this and it was filling. Night Two: We had leftover chicken from another meal, so…
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Kindergarten Curriculum Picks
My oldest daughter went to public school for Kindergarten, so this is my first year to do homeschool Kindergarten. Here’s what we are doing for her core subjects: Here is what I’m doing for her electives: It’s going to be a great year! I’m excited to dive in, and of course, I’ll keep you updated…
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