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Scouting for Wild Ones

Order your copy of Scouting for Wild Ones HERE! Scouting for Wild Ones by Brittney McGann For the past few days I have been ruminating on the subject of scouting, thinking of how best to share something I have grown to love so much over the past couple of years. Some things that immediately come […]

My Favorite Summer Books

Oh, Summer! I just love you so. I am counting down the days till we can stay up late, sleep in, and lounge by the pool. Even in summer, reading aloud never stops around here. Now that my kids are getting older, I simply put our summer picture books in a basket for them to […]

4 Tips for a Sustainable and Joyful JourneyFinding your optimal homeschooling pace

4 Tips for a Sustainable and Joyful JourneyFinding your optimal homeschooling pace

It has been a long time since I have been able to run any sort of distance because of health issues. But the other day, as I was reflecting back on my years of homeschooling, I started to see some parallels between homeschooling and running.  There are significant lessons I have learned that very much […]

My Favorite Picture Books for Fall

My Favorite Picture Books for Fall

Oh Fall, How I Love You: Cozy Autumn Reads for Your Homeschool! Fall is, without a doubt, my favorite season. I’m endlessly grateful for crisp mornings, vibrant colors, and, of course, pumpkin spice everything. 🍂 This season, there’s something extra special about cozying up with a good book, especially with little ones by your side. […]

Narration: The Foundation of a Charlotte Mason Education

Narration: The Foundation of a Charlotte Mason Education

When I first heard about Charlotte Mason at the beginning of our homeschooling journey, I heard about a practice called narration. I assumed it was writing or telling a summary. So that is what I did. Then I began to worry that it wasn’t enough and went back to the trusted support of a former […]

Reflect, Reach, and Resolve: A Three Step Process For Setting New Year’s Goals

Reflect, Reach, and Resolve: A Three Step Process For Setting New Year’s Goals

  It’s my favorite time of the year! Yes, I know Christmas is over and according to the popular song, it is THE most wonderful time of the year. Yet, as much as I cherish the traditions and lazy days of Christmas, I LOVE the start of a New Year. I mean giddy, over the […]

The Broad Feast of History in a Charlotte Mason Education

The Broad Feast of History in a Charlotte Mason Education

When I initially wrote A Gentle Feast, I did not include history. It isn’t that I believe history is unimportant. It is, in fact, my favorite subject and I believe it is supremely important. The struggle came from wrapping my brain around Miss Mason’s approach to history. Amongst homeschoolers, there is much a do about […]

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