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Hello, I’m Lauren!
Welcome to my cozy corner of the internet, where I share glimpses of life in our little cottage and our days of homeschooling in the Appalachian foothills. As second-generation homeschoolers, my husband and I love weaving practical skills and meaningful hobbies into our boys’ everyday learning. For us, education is more than just lessons—it’s a way of life!
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Teaching Life Skills to Young Children: 15 Practical Skills for Homeschool
Teaching good habits and life skills to young children early on lays a peaceful foundation for your homeschool days. As Charlotte Mason emphasized, “education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life”—and that discipline begins with habits formed in everyday moments....
10 Things to Buy Used Instead of New to SAVE Thousands!
When you buy used instead of new, your money-saving potential goes way up! It's amazing how quickly $100 can be spent at the store or online. Every day, we're bombarded with dozens—if not hundreds—of advertisements for products that would supposedly enhance our lives....
How to Budget for Christmas Gifts | Plan for Christmas Early
How much should you budget for Christmas gifts? How can you shop for everyone on your Christmas list without going into debt? What can you do to stop overspending during the holiday season? I'm glad you asked! Today, we're going to talk about exactly that. Buying...
