Necessary Lessons
By day, I homeschool my two oldest boys. By night I write. Some freelance. Mostly blog posts. Last year I…
Intentional Family
Home
Home is where the awesome is, so make your home a haven. Manage the day-to-day with thoughtful organization and easy family recipes. Then get a little creative with do-it-yourself projects, themed birthday parties, and simple sewing tutorials.
Family
My favorite place in all the world is with my husband and three boys in our cozy little home outside Chicago. Here you’ll find some of our personal family stories, posts on motherhood, holidays, and what we’ve learned on our homeschool journey so far.
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A 3 Point Pep Talk for Surviving Homeschool with a Newborn (and other stressful situations)
After the customary shrieks of excitement and strong claps on the back, the inevitable follow up question to our pregnancy…
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Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade
Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade is a family favorite at my house. While it makes for a pretty inexpensive date with…
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An Ode to Ten
Ten years. If we’re blessed enough to greet sixty, this is one of only six parts of an entire marriage….
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DIY Projects | Family | Home | Motherhood
The Power of Kind Words | Using Cheer Jars to Intentionally Appreciate Your Family
Sometimes great ideas are born out of conflict. My husband and I sat on opposite sides of the dining room…
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Banana Chocolate Chip Cookie Individual Trifle
Trifles are some of the prettiest (and yummiest) desserts to make. They also happen to be one of the easiest….
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Family | Home | Motherhood | Organization
3 Things I Learned as an Administrative Professional and What it Taught Me About Mothering {FREE Planner & Calendar Printables}
When I became a mom, I discovered valuable crossovers between an administrative past and child-rearing present. Here are three things…
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Banana Bread Oatmeal
One of our goals for 2016 is to eat healthier. It’s no secret that Mike and I need to lose weight, but…
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White Chicken Chili
With two growing boys under seven, dinnertime can often be a complex undertaking. Trying to find something that is both…
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Chicago | Family | Homeschool
2016 Chicago Museum DISCOUNT Admissions
** Looking for 2017’s FREE Chicago Museum list? Click HERE!! ** Can’t make it to Free Chicago Museums Days this year? That’s…
