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”
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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”
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 aContinueContinue reading “Looking Forward to 2026”
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”
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”
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”