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This spring our family traveled to Oregon and had an amazing time! You all have loved my posts about vacationing in Missouri and in Kentucky at the Ark Encounter, and many of you asked to hear more about Oregon. Here’s our trip itinerary with all of my honest thoughts, plus the books we read to prepare for our time on the west coast! Day 1: TRAVEL We flew into Portland and picked up groceries on our way into Cannon Beach, OR.  Pro tip: whenever we travel somewhere we always do grocery pick up or delivery and this has been such a...

Why Kindle Reading Has Changed How I Read Books Last year I read over 200 books! That is the absolute most I have ever read in a year (and maybe ever will read in a year) and I attribute it to getting a Kindle.  My Favorite Kindle I have never had a Kindle before and thought it was unnecessary because I could just read books on my phone. Let it stand on record that I was very wrong! The experience of reading a book on a Kindle is very different from reading a book on my phone.  The more I’ve...

Growing up, I did not like art. Because I wasn't naturally gifted at painting or drawing, I didn't see the value in learning about art.  Over the years of homeschooling my perspective has changed drastically. I have seen so much beauty and meaning in studying art and the lives of artists.   I also have come to see myself as a creative person because my horizons have been broadened as to what constitutes as art. Art is not just painting and drawing, but it is so much more! And, creative work exists outside of those two mediums.  Artist Study Amazon Shopping...

One of the very best things I can do for our homeschool is to practice a Sunday reset. Everyone has their own way to Sabbath and rest and this is a very practical way that sets the tone our week. Each Sunday that I do this our week goes smoother, I feel more at peace and I'm able to be more present.  Download The Printable 1. Preparing For Our School Week Since I plan out our whole school year in the summer I can go into a homeschool week blind. Maybe you have a curriculum like this  that you can...

Have you ever been curious about Charlotte Mason and her philosophy of education, gone to seek out information, only to be left more confused and overwhelmed?  People often quote her, reference her principles and talk about her philosophy of education but if you’re brand new to it, it can feel mysterious and somewhat confusing. Add to it a sort of superiority, purist or arrogant attitude that some Charlotte Mason homeschoolers give off, and you might feel like never even trying to understand CM because you’re already behind and will never be able to “do it right”.  I want to change...