On May 7th, Roman James turned 7-years-old. I can’t even type those words without crying. When I think about the fact that my baby boy is 7, I am overcome with emotion. Mostly I remember the brand new mama holding a little tiny baby boy in her arms, seeing other mamas with “big kids” and feeling certain that those days were so far away from us. But somehow, in what…
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Honey Bees + Financial Dreams
Read moreThank you Lexington Law Firm for sponsoring this post. A high service partner and consumer advocate that will help you fight for the credit you deserve! Hello, friends! I hope that you are safe and well. Spring has truly sprung here in our little corner…
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A Comprehensive Guide for Keeping Backyard Chickens
Read moreHello, friends! Backyard chicken keeping seems to be exploding in popularity lately and I love it. It’s so wonderful to see people connecting to the origins of their food. There are many ways to get connected to our food–from keeping a garden, to sustainable hunting…
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Simplifying a Kids Bedroom: The Before
Read moreMany years ago as I prepared to become a mother, I had a list of lofty ideals about the kind of mother I would be. In my mid-twenties, I adopted a minimalist lifestyle and I wished to incorporate those ideals in motherhood. I fell in…
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Welcome May + a Newsletter Invitation
Read moreBelow is a transcription of my most recent newsletter sent last week. I am including it here along with an invitation for you to subscribe. Dear Friend, Not long after I sent my last letter here, everything started to change. In that message, I shared…
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Celebrating a Child’s Birthday During Lockdown
Read moreIf you can believe it, next week is my sweet little Roman’s 7th birthday! We lucked out with Marina’s birthday and celebrated just before the lockdown began. However, Roman’s birthday will fall during our 7th week of lockdown and we won’t be able to celebrate…
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Our Daily Homeschool Rhythm During Lockdown
Read moreHello, friends! Happy Earth Day! We are presently smack in the middle of week 6 of pandemic homeschooling. It’s definitely taken a bit, but I’ve finally found a rhythm that feels good for us. I know that many parents are still struggling to find that…
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Free Earth Day Printable
Read moreTomorrow is Earth Day! I made this sweet little free printable for all of us who will be homeschooling our littles tomorrow. 🌿🌎❤️ Click here to subscribe to our emails & receive your free printable.
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Simple Steps for a Detox During Lockdown
Read moreHello, friends! I hope that you are holding up okay. Here we are starting week six of lockdown. It’s almost unthinkable, but we are all struggling with negative thoughts, confusion and anxiety together. Each time I have this conversation, I come around to the same…