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How Faith Shapes Our Homeschool & Family Life

As we near the end of the year and reflect on this Christmas season, I wanted to share a blog post that’s a little different. This is a reflection on how our beliefs shape our homeschool and the lifestyle we’ve chosen as a family. I don’t tend to talk about religion often on my platforms.ContinueContinue reading “How Faith Shapes Our Homeschool & Family Life”

Simple Homemade Eggnog

Every year I forget how easy this is until I’m standing in my kitchen doing it again. All you need are six ingredients and one saucepan and you’ll end up with the creamiest, coziest holiday eggnog. And yes, you can absolutely make this in the middle of mom life, with kids running around the islandContinueContinue reading “Simple Homemade Eggnog”

How to Start Homeschooling: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Homeschool Moms

* This is not intended to be legal advice. Please conduct your own research for the laws concerning your area. If you’re thinking about starting homeschooling — whether your children are currently in public school or you’re beginning their education journey from the start — this post is for you. As a homeschooling mom ofContinueContinue reading “How to Start Homeschooling: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Homeschool Moms”

Fall & Fresh Starts: A Rios Family Life Update

I think it’s time for a little life update—just some things the Rios family has been up to lately! We had such a wonderful summer. We enjoyed the slower pace, the lack of schedule, and time on the water. We shared our trip to the Oregon Coast earlier this summer, and we also spent someContinueContinue reading “Fall & Fresh Starts: A Rios Family Life Update”

Easy Chicken Tostadas

If you need a dinner that comes together in just 15 minutes, chicken tostadas are the way to go! They’re simple, flavorful, and perfect for busy family nights. With a little meal prep (like having shredded chicken ready in the freezer) you can pull this meal together with almost no effort. My kids love customizingContinueContinue reading “Easy Chicken Tostadas”

Exploring the Oregon Coast: Hidden Treasures & Family Adventures

If you’re planning a trip to the Oregon Coast with your family, there are endless places to explore – from hands-on science fun to tide pooling, hiking, and even whale watching. We recently traveled from Newport up to Astoria, stopping at some of our favorite spots along the way. With kids ranging from ages 3ContinueContinue reading “Exploring the Oregon Coast: Hidden Treasures & Family Adventures”

The Evolution of Our Homeschool Space

Our homeschool space has really evolved over the years. When we first moved into this house, we had plenty of room to grow. It’s a three-bedroom home with two living spaces; one upstairs and one off the dining room on the main floor. Back then, I felt spoiled. I was an ambitious preschool teacher withContinueContinue reading “The Evolution of Our Homeschool Space”