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A place to go for all things motherhood, activity ideas, homeschooling, and cozy hobbies to add a little calm to the chaos.

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My Third Grade Homeschooling Curriculum Picks

What we’re using this year, and why

The Vacation Lesson I Learned the Hard Way in Italy

We’re in Puglia right now, and there’s something I feel inclined to share because I know that I’m not the only mom who feels this way and sometimes we just have to talk about it.

How to Have a Very 90's Themed Summer Camp With Your Kids

If you miss when life was Pop-Tarts, Saturday morning cartoons, and catching fireflies before the streetlights came on, this is the post for you.

Tents, S'mores, and Friendship Bracelets: Our Third Week of Summer Camp

Camping week came and went, and I have to say, this theme felt like such a natural fit for the middle of summer.

Knights, Castles, and Unicorns: Our Second Week of Summer Camp

If baseball week kicked off our summer with a bang, week two went somewhere a little more magical!

Baseball Camp Week: The Summer Tradition My Kids Look Forward to All Year

A few years ago, I started doing something with my kids that has become one of my favorite parts of our summer: at home camp week.

17 Weeks Without Doom Scrolling (And I Work In Social Media)

Here’s the most ironic thing about my life right now: I make content for a living, and social media, mainly Instagram, was making me genuinely unwell.

Preschool at Home: The A to Z Challenge — Letter D 🦕

Letter D is officially here and honestly D is such a good one because there are so many directions you can take it depending on what your kid is into right now.

How To Raise Readers

My kids have read 1,000+ books. Here's everything I've learned.

Preschool at Home: The A to Z Challenge- letter C 🐛

Welcome back to the A to Z Challenge!

30 Ways to Practice Spelling Without a Pencil

Hands-on ideas that turn spelling practice into something kids actually want to do.

A Cozy Spring Book List for Elementary Homeschool Days (Ages 5–10)

A curated list of the best spring books for elementary homeschool, featuring read-alouds, nature studies, and engaging learning ideas for ages 6–10.

Preschool at Home: The A to Z Challenge- Letter B 🐝

Welcome back to the A to Z Challenge where this week we're learning all about the letter B!

20 Spring Sensory Play Ideas That Feel Like Magic

Sensory play did not come naturally to me at first.

Preschool at Home: The A to Z Challenge Starts Here- Letter A 🍎

Welcome to the very first letter of our A to Z Challenge!

My Sunday Planning Routine (The Full Breakdown + Checklist)

Ever since I really got into a homeschooling rhythm, lesson plans have been a part of my Sunday routine that I could not go without.

Sunday Reset

little weekly mom moments

Unpopular Homeschool Opinions (That Actually Work for Us)

Here's all of the unconventional homeschooling advice that works for our family

Preschool At Home: Valentine Activities You Can Set Up in 15 min or Less

Here are 8 fun valentine's day activities you can set up for your preschoolers.

❄️ Sunday Reset

All the things I'm reading, loving, and cooking