Hey there! It has been a couple of months since our last life update, so I wanted to fill you in on what the Rios clan has been up to lately. We shared a bit about the holidays in our last posts, including the fact that we were all quite sick, which was a bummer.ContinueContinue reading “Homeschooling Family Life Update: Growing Small Businesses and Building Big Dreams”
Author Archives: Stephany Rios
My Experience with Varicose Vein Treatments
*I may earn a small commission from affiliate links* I first had my varicose veins treated back in 2020. At the time, I did not realize that while the procedure itself was technically done correctly and the vein issue was resolved, it was far more painful than it needed to be. I did not haveContinueContinue reading “My Experience with Varicose Vein Treatments”
Style with Steph: Valentine’s Date Night with Iviana & Co.
*I may earn a small commission from affiliate links Hello, hello! I know we were just here, but with Valentine’s Day right around the corner I thought I’d give you some more style guides specifically for date night. I stand by the statement that any Iviana & Co. earring will work for whatever occasion, butContinueContinue reading “Style with Steph: Valentine’s Date Night with Iviana & Co.”
Teaching Kids to Read at Home: Real Lessons From Seven Years of Homeschool Reading
I have been teaching kids how to read for seven years now, and there is a lot I have learned along the way. As we start a new year, maybe you are in the season of teaching a child to read too. I wanted to share some of the most important lessons I have learnedContinueContinue reading “Teaching Kids to Read at Home: Real Lessons From Seven Years of Homeschool Reading”
Why we Pause Formal Homeschool for the Holidays
A few Christmases ago, or rather a few holiday seasons ago, we started taking a break from strict schoolwork from the week of Thanksgiving through the week after New Year’s. I know this can feel really controversial, but we always fill our time. Having just finished this break again, I wanted to share why weContinueContinue reading “Why we Pause Formal Homeschool for the Holidays”
Homeschool Field Trip Ideas for the Busy Family
This year we have some places we would really love to take the kids. But as we all know, life dictates what’s actually possible. With Chris and I both building businesses right now (he started a business back in August 2025 and I’m in a rebuild phase on my jewelry biz), we are most likelyContinueContinue reading “Homeschool Field Trip Ideas for the Busy Family”
The Easiest Microwave Caramel
In my house, we love a good sweet treat. What I love even more, is a good sweet treat that doesn’t take too much time to make or clean up. Enter microwave caramel! This simple recipe is a holiday staple for my family and because you just dump each ingredient into a bowl, it’s soContinueContinue reading “The Easiest Microwave Caramel”
Embracing Gratitude: My Journey as a Business Owner
The season of gratitude and reflection is here. As I navigate the season of life that I am in, I am truly grateful for the experiences I’ve had in the past year. I never planned or anticipated being a business owner. And while I’ve had my business for 9 years now, this past year isContinueContinue reading “Embracing Gratitude: My Journey as a Business Owner”
Black Friday Deals + Favorite Family Gifts
I know most of us think of Black Friday as the time when retailers offer huge discounts, but over the years I’ve discovered something even better: many of our favorite activities, memberships, and family experiences also run amazing Black Friday deals! If there’s a place you love taking your kids (or a place you wishContinueContinue reading “Black Friday Deals + Favorite Family Gifts”
Homeschooling Through the Holidays
One of our holiday traditions that was… ahem… lovingly forced upon me (insert sarcasm here) is our advent calendar. Several years ago, my mother-in-law gifted it to our kids — one of those adorable wooden ones with 25 tiny boxes you’re supposed to fill, starting on December 1st. Sweet, right? Except it’s also a lotContinueContinue reading “Homeschooling Through the Holidays”
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