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Just do a Google search and you’ll find a myriad of similar definitions for lifeschooling. But for our Jesus-loving crew, it’s a term to more succinctly define our family’s approach to how we “do school” as Christian unschoolers.
“A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral.” Antoine De Saint-Exupery What kind of “cathedral” do you hope to build with your homeschool? Have you even considered the idea …
You know that sweet sound of silence and the overwhelming peace that comes when the little people you have been caring for all day have gone to bed? It was one of those nights, when I first learned about homeschool compasses. At the time, my …
Recently, a mama with littles shared that she had a hard time coming up with a daily routine for her 2- and 4.5-year old kiddos, and asked for a suggestion of how to time block her days without it feeling too scheduled (she has a …
I have something special for you today! I few weeks back, I asked my community (you guys) to do a survey and one of the questions I asked was: If we could meet for coffee, what would you ask me? There were quite a few questions …
First off, there have been lots of times my kids have totally felt resentful for doing things they don’t want to do! I think that’s human nature and I don’t believe there will ever be anyone who doesn’t ever struggle with this. With that said, …
It’s that time of year! I usually like to share our “day in the life” snapshots in the middle of the school year (instead of the beginning) because it truly is representative our real-life rhythm (versus ideal plans that haven’t yet come to life, LOL). …
Teaching kids entrepreneurship should be a requirement in schools/homeschools today! Why do I feel so strongly about this? Because cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset and learning entrepreneurial skills aren’t just for those who want to start a business … they are things that can be applied …
In a matter of weeks, we will celebrate God humbling himself in the form of the most vulnerable of all humanity – a baby. But let’s not forget that this baby we are so anxious to celebrate did not stay a baby. His manger is …
I don’t know about you guys, but it has been pretty tight in these parts lately! Cost of living has gone up significantly and at the same time, my kids are growing … which means their cost of raising them are growing as well (food, …
An Invitation I’m super excited to invite you to the Vibrant Home Life Summit, which happens a month from now (October 29 – November 3, 2023)! Why the Vibrant Home Life Summit? In the midst of our busy, technology-driven world, it can sometimes feel incredibly …
Today I’m sharing my family’s favorite picture books for fall! A Treasured Family Tradition When my kids were younger, one of our treasured and long-standing traditions as a homeschool family was to usher in each new season with seasonal reads. On the first day of …
There’s a house being built next door. I love seeing the progress every day and get excited over how it will turn out. Gives me the same vibes I felt when we were building our own home. Today, I pondered how it took from late spring …
While we love the unbound ideals of an unschooling life, as a Christian family, we also are bound to the call to live as good stewards of the days and hours we have been given. Therefore (and this sounds utterly counterintuitive for an unschooler), I …
My Story THEN Informs My Story NOW I was a network marketing kid. In my high school years, my mom was a rep for a global network marketing company and actually found success helping others with its products and services (she was able to quit …
Once upon a time, there was a young woman who dreamed of an ever after that comprised of a successful career, an inventory of material luxuries, and the flexibility & time to globe-trot the world. In this dream, she would later set down roots in a tidy, suburban, cookie-cutter home; get married (only after independently establishing herself & satisfying her wanderlust); and eventually, have kids – just two: one boy, one girl. Maybe there would be a dog, because that would perfectly round out the annual Christmas card.
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