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A collection of beloved books for mothers, children, and quiet moments at home. Here you’ll find thoughtful recommendations for read-alouds, cozy seasonal books, and meaningful reads that nourish the mind and heart.

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    Thanksgiving Books for Kids: Stories to Inspire Gratitude

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    The Best Charlotte Mason Homeschool Books to Read

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    12 Favorite Children’s Books for Fall

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    Best Girls Books: Picture Book Picks for Young Readers

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    Must Read Books for Boys

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    Spring Books for Kids

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    30 Engaging Children’s Activity Books 

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From one sentimental mom to another… make the hand From one sentimental mom to another… make the handprint. 🥹
Their hands will never be this little again, and somehow you don’t realize just how tiny they were until you pull these out years later. 

I’ve made handprint keepsakes with all of my babies through different seasons, and they’re some of my favorite things to keep. 

My tip: have your paper + wipes completely ready before you paint that tiny hand. Paint, press, wipe… and then turn that sweet little handprint into something you’ll keep forever. Don’t forget their name and the year.

This little orange hand became a pumpkin. 🎃 
Make the keepsake. Time really does fly.

#toddlerart #motherhood #homeschoolmom #keepsakes #motherhoodmoments
It’s always nice to be able to reset the whole hou It’s always nice to be able to reset the whole house, of course, but bare minimum, if I spend 10 minutes getting all my dishes done right after lunch, my whole afternoon (and evening) go so much smoother! 

Just imagine going into dinner with a blank slate 🙌🏻 and only the dinner dishes standing in your way to rest (and 95% of the time, my kids do those)

#homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homemaking #wearethehomemakers
I remember during certain seasons of motherhood wh I remember during certain seasons of motherhood when I didn’t want to take the pictures, especially be in them. For whatever reasons, like hard or stressful seasons. But now looking back, I’m so thankful I took the pictures. 

Because now all I see is a resilient mother who loved her babies and trusted God. And you will too 🤍 

#motherhood #mothering #homeschooling
I’m raising readers over here.📚 And I’m not talki I’m raising readers over here.📚

And I’m not talking about a steady diet of twaddle and Captain Underpants either. 

I’m talking about Truth, Beauty, and Goodness in the written word.

Books filled with tales of courage and character, adventures in faraway lands like Narnia and Middle-earth, and characters who show them what it means to be brave, loyal, and good.

Books that introduce them to girls like Anne and Jo who are actually worthy of knowing and emulating. 

Books that take them to different places and times, make them think, grow their imaginations, and help shape the kind of people they’re becoming.

Books have carried me through some really hard seasons of my life… both as a child and as an adult.

So yes, I care about math and history and all the other things we’re learning around here.

But one of the greatest things I hope to give my children through their education is a heart and mind filled with good books. And the lifelong habit of reaching for them. ♥️ 

#raisingreaders #livingbooks #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homelibrary
You won’t catch me wasting much food around here! You won’t catch me wasting much food around here! I used the last of Sunday’s roast for this delicious stew. There’s so much to be said about growing in intuitive cooking. A little of this and a little of that… and you’ve got your self a feast ✨ 

Basic stew base was chicken broth (would have used beef stock if I had but alas, I used up my chicken broth), a can of tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, lots of spices, 4 tiny carrots 😂, a few potatoes and green beans! This was really very good.

#homecook #crockpot #crocktober #recipes
Aldi for the win with the maple leaf cookies! We h Aldi for the win with the maple leaf cookies! We had them for tea time this week. I grab a few boxes of these every fall, and it’s become a special tradition for us. I love having simple things like this to help us celebrate the season every year. Just fun little things to look forward to 🍁🍂

Also, I’m pretty sure Trader Joe’s carries these too :) they are both really good! Great treat with coffee, too ☕️ 

#homeschooling #teatime #teatimesnacks #charlottemasoneducation
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