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.Continue reading "Homeschooling Family Life Update: Growing Small Businesses and Building Big Dreams"
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 haveContinue 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, butContinue 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 learnedContinue reading "Teaching Kids to Read at Home: Real Lessons From Seven Years of Homeschool Reading"
Easy Sweet & Sour Chicken
If your evenings are packed with homework, activities, and a mile long to do list, this sweet and sour chicken is about to make your life easier. It is simple to prepare, made with pantry staples, and has that classic sweet and tangy flavor that both kids and adults genuinely enjoy. This is the kindContinue reading "Easy Sweet & Sour Chicken"
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 weContinue reading "Why we Pause Formal Homeschool for the Holidays"
Style with Steph
One of the best things about having my own jewelry business is that I can make whatever accessories I want to wear! Another great thing about it is that I can curate my designs to be effortless additions to your closet as well. I pride myself on the fact that any piece you buy fromContinue reading "Style with Steph"
Reflections & Recaps of 2025
Welcome 2026! I wanted to take a little bit of time to reflect back on 2025, have a more intimate look at the fast few years leading up to now. And this won't be one of those disconnected, braggy posts where I tell you all the things we did and all the places we went,Continue reading "Reflections & Recaps of 2025"
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 likelyContinue reading "Homeschool Field Trip Ideas for the Busy Family"
Looking Forward to 2026
I hope you’ve had a wonderful holiday season, and Merry Christmas. Our home has been full of love, rest, and togetherness over the past few weeks, and I’m incredibly grateful for that. I hope your season has been filled with the same warmth and meaning as we pause, reflect, and prepare to step into aContinue reading "Looking Forward to 2026"
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