Mother Culture Monday #5
Finding Time How about writing the final post in my Mother Culture Monday Series a week late at 7:40 pm? Sounds like someone has her act together, huh? Honestly, that is exactly the point. It’s EASY...
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We all know by now how important time spent in nature is for our health, and especially the health of our growing children. Not only is fresh air and exercise essential for healthy bodies, more and...
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We schedule the entire month of December as our homeschool Christmas Break, but if we don’t have something planned, I find we get irritable and worn out. So instead of loafing for an entire month we...
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View ArticleHillbilly Hot Tub Review (Coleman Inflatable Spa)
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View Article5 Ways to Make Life Cozy This Winter
As mom to a busy household, I can usually feel when my family needs to lean into comfort and rest, and I consider it my job to facilitate that. And as a slower season for the farm and garden, winter...
View ArticleStress-Free Thanksgiving Strategies
Although I have such fond memories of big family celebrations, I avoided hosting any for most of my early adult years. I just couldn’t imagine it all coming together without turning me into a basket...
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