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”
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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.”
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 kindContinueContinue 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 weContinueContinue 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 fromContinueContinue 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,ContinueContinue 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 likelyContinueContinue reading “Homeschool Field Trip Ideas for the Busy Family”
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”
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”
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