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Thanksgiving Devotional for Families: A Simple 5-Day Christian Gratitude Study

Thanksgiving Devotional for Families: A Simple 5-Day Christian Gratitude Study

If your family is craving a meaningful yet simple way to connect Scripture, beauty, and thanksgiving, this Thanksgiving devotional for families offers a gentle rhythm for the week. Designed to be open-and-go, it helps you pause each day for a short time of Scripture, reflection, 

The Best Fall Read-Alouds for Homeschool Families

The Best Fall Read-Alouds for Homeschool Families

Fall is my favorite season to curl up with a blanket, a warm drink, and a good story. Our homeschool days feel extra cozy when we add fall read-alouds that capture the beauty of changing leaves, crisp air, and slower evenings together. In our homeschool, 

A Simple Way to Cultivate Gratitude as a Family This Thanksgiving

A Simple Way to Cultivate Gratitude as a Family This Thanksgiving

The turkey will cook, the dishes will pile up, and the to-do list might feel never-ending—but Thanksgiving isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence. When we pause to reflect, we find that gratitude grows in the simplest moments. If your family is craving a slower, more 

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind | A Charlotte Mason-Inspired Novel Study

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind | A Charlotte Mason-Inspired Novel Study

Few stories capture the spirit of perseverance and curiosity quite like The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. This was the perfect novel study for this fall, but it is great anytime. Set in Malawi, this true story follows a 

Simple Fall Homemaking Rhythms for a Cozier Home

Simple Fall Homemaking Rhythms for a Cozier Home

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Mother Culture in Everyday Life: Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms

Mother Culture in Everyday Life: Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms

There’s a lot of talk in homeschooling about giving our children a “feast of ideas,” but in the middle of pouring ourselves out day after day, it’s easy for moms to forget—we need nourishment too. We spend our hours teaching lessons, cleaning up messes, and 

How to Enrich Your Homeschool Nature Study with Poetry and Art

How to Enrich Your Homeschool Nature Study with Poetry and Art

When I first started homeschooling, I thought nature study was all about identifying plants, drawing leaves, and keeping a journal. While those things are beautiful in themselves, I quickly discovered that our days felt fuller and richer when we wove in more than just the 

How to Add Charlotte Mason Beauty Subjects to Your Morning Time

How to Add Charlotte Mason Beauty Subjects to Your Morning Time

Morning time is meant to be a gentle start to the day, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming trying to fit in everything you want: Bible, music, poetry, nature study, art… and still get to math! Charlotte Mason called these the “beauty subjects”—the practices that 

Percy Jackson Homeschool Guide: A Mythology-Based Unit That Your Kids Actually Love

Percy Jackson Homeschool Guide: A Mythology-Based Unit That Your Kids Actually Love

Why Percy Jackson Makes a Fantastic Novel Study When we think about Charlotte Mason-inspired literature studies, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief might not be the first book that comes to mind, but it absolutely should be. This fast-paced, funny, and mythology-rich novel 

Companion Planting Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to Better Gardening

Companion Planting Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to Better Gardening

Companion planting might be your new favorite tool if you’re dreaming of a lush, productive garden without relying on chemical pesticides or complicated techniques. It’s a simple, time-tested method of pairing plants that support each other’s growth—and it can make a big difference in your