finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
I’ve had a few requests from fellow mamas who are juggling infants, toddlers, and preschoolers WHILE leading the way on educating grade school kids about how I keep my little ones engaged/entertained/occupied during focused schoolwork time. And when they asked … I chuckled. Because holy cow this is the ultimate beast when it comes to […]
Since starting our homeschool adventure five years ago we have lived in three different homes. We have set up shop in a play room/office/school space combination room, the dining table, a bonus room that served has half bedroom and half school room and now, a designated school room. My point is, you don’t need a […]
We were gifted a few items below, but, as always, would only recommend each if we truly loved them! Amazon affiliate links included. Despite all the outdoor fun we’ve been having lately – backyard sprinklers, trampoline time, and a few hikes here and there – we continue to be home a lot. And when you’re […]
I had my first midwife appointment today! It seems surreal that I’m back in the prenatal care routine. Then again, this has kind of been my loop for the last decade. I have a solid month left in my first trimester … and maybe a few residual weeks of not feeling well. Pretty much, I’m […]
I’ve been feeling crummy for a solid month now but that doesn’t negate how so very excited we are to be welcoming a new baby!!! I’m due in February of 2021 which will give Eli and this baby the exact age gap that Max and Reid have. All the kids are heavily pulling for a […]
I briefly shared a virtual tour on Instagram of the homeschool portfolio I create for each child at the end of year and wanted to better outline how and what I do! I promise, it is not as hard as it looks! Now, keep in mind, our state (Washington) does not require official portfolios so […]
Today’s post is in collaboration with SmartBuyGlasses, TOMY, and Arabella Baby. Some affiliate links are included. No doubt this summer will be different. We’ve postponed a national park trip and the kids are lamenting canceled camps. But that doesn’t mean we won’t have fun! It’s just going to be a different sort of fun. A […]
I’m kicking myself for letting this interview tradition slip. But some years is better than none, so we’re back at it for 2020! This year we had a really lovely evening at a creek near us and next weekend we’re fitting in a hike in honor of Mother’s Day. Truly so blessed to call these […]
Don’t you like how my title is so non-committal? No recipe for success. No promises. Just “We’re trying something new! Here’s what I’m thinking …” Before the pandemic I had been heavily leaning towards a year round school year. Then stay at home orders arrived and we buckled down and really plugged through our schoolwork. […]
Today’s post is in collaboration with American Girl. This spring American Girl launched a darling City Market and a fantastic outfit collaboration with the Clements Twins. The outfits are absolutely darling – so fresh and and fun and perfect for slingin’ market wares like jam, soap, flowers, and scones. AG didn’t stop at new […]
Mother’s Day is such a special holiday. One of my favorites. A beautiful time to reflect and honor and snuggle my most precious blessings. Oh, and presents :) Those are pretty nice too! I usually coordinate a group gift between my sisters and I for our mom, I brainstorm with my husband for his […]