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The hustle and bustle of the season can at times be anything but hygge. This post is about how to bring more joy and hygge into your life during this time.The tendency for many moms is to take December off from their homeschool and also their home routines. This can cause more challenges then you […]
Continue readingTime is flying and Thanksgiving is just weeks away. You may be hosting in your home this year, you may be a guest elsewhere, or due to Covid restrictions, you may be home with immediate family. Whatever you do, take a little time, choose joy and hygge with loved ones!In our last post, we defined Hygge. […]
Continue readingHygge is back! What is hygge and how do you pronounce it?“The Danish word hygge (pronounce hue-gah) is taking pleasure in celebrating the ordinary; spending a cozy evening with family or friends, sipping cocoa, sitting by the fireplace, perhaps dinner by candlelight… Words such as warmth, living well, security, coziness, comfort, reassurance, family, fellowship, friendship, and […]
Continue readingIt is said, “What is down in the well, comes up in the bucket.” What is down in your well? Will your family find invigorating and thirst quenching refreshment? Or will they find the well dry or stagnating?How is your Shelf Life? If you do not have a shelf life, just fifteen minutes a day […]
Continue readingIs your home a mess? Is your child’s room messy? When your child is sent to clean his room, does he get distracted and play instead of clean? This is normal. Children are not born with organizational skills. They are often overwhelmed and do not know where to begin. Their executive functions are still developing […]
Continue readingDo you remember your most inspiring teachers? They were excited about learning and always had something to share. Moms, you can be that inspiring teacher!!!!The number one thing moms can do to spark, ignite, or light their homeschool journey, is to first have a shelf life of their own. I am not talking about putting […]
Continue readingAre you excited for this new school year? I am!Have you considered creating a family homeschool yearbook committee?Whether you or one of your children are a budding photographer or just a hobbyist, you can create a lovely homeschool yearbook. Most of us have a smartphone, a tablet, a Kindle Fire, or a camera, so let’s […]
Continue readingWhat is al fresco living? Al fresco is Italian and means “in the cool or open air.” So, Al fresco living is living in the cool or open air.The weather is warming and in most places we can take advantage of the warm weather and get outside. Take off your shoes and walk in the […]
Continue readingSummer vacation is here. While summer, as a season, does not begin until 21 June, most people make the switch after Memorial Day. There are twelve weeks of summer left between now and Labor Day. Why not use those weeks to make this summer a time to remember!Simplify your home routines, family schedule, and your […]
Continue readingThis time of year is graduation time. When I was a child the only graduations we received were from high school or college. In my grandmother’s generation they graduated from eighth grade and went to college. Now there are kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, high school, and college graduations.I am old school and think graduations […]
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