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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...

A perfect gift guide for the homeschool mom in your life (or for yourself)! 

Without meaning to, I accidentally planned the most bookish vacation. Each fall we take a vacation to a new state and this year we visited Missouri. When researching, we decided to visit places that sounded interesting or were relevant to our children. By the fourth day of our vacation I realized that nearly every stop coincided with a book! So here I'm detailing out our entire vacation so you can take this bookish trip too! Hannibal We spent the first few days in Hannibal, Missouri. I had visited here as a child but didn't remember much of it. We booked...