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“He gives power to the faint, and to him who has

“He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.” Isaiah 40:29
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In this time of slow down and uncertainty, I have been doing the one thing I know how. Journaling, writing, putting my prayers on paper. Something about making these feelings tangible in the form of the written word helps me. @paper_sunday sent me this beautiful, personalized journal, and each page inspires me even more with Scripture that speaks directly to me. Cling to your faith, sisters. We will get through this time! (Swipe to see what the inside of the journal looks like.)
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We could all use a little Vitamin D and sunshine.

We could all use a little Vitamin D and sunshine. I am thankful for beautiful days despite the gloomy cloud hanging over our world. .
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Backyard bouquet from my babies. How are you spend

Backyard bouquet from my babies. How are you spending this Saturday?
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Today on the blog I am sharing all about @mfwbooks

Today on the blog I am sharing all about @mfwbooks Creation to the Greeks! The kids and I have learned so much together this year. If you’re looking for a new curriculum, I highly recommend you check it out! There is a video to watch, too!
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Are there any other moms out there who could use s

So many people are looking for information on home

So many people are looking for information on homeschooling right now. I’ve joined forces with some of the best homeschool speakers and bloggers to bring you the How To Homeschool Summit, free through 3/24. Sign up through the link in my bio!
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This was today’s scripture in my Daily Reflectio

This was today’s scripture in my Daily Reflections for Lent book. The world has been ugly in a lot of ways for some time, but the current pandemic has affected us all in some way and our humanity is showing. The kindness and love is pouring out of many, while animosity still rears its ugly head. How can we be a light in this dark time?
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My kids asked me if I had lived through a pandemic. They then asked if my grandparents had. Nope. This is a new experience for us all. Let us remain calm and offer our prayers and whatever resources we have. We will get through this.🙏🏻
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*CLOSED G I V E A W A Y - Guys! It's time for our

*CLOSED G I V E A W A Y - Guys! It's time for our Homeschool Preschool (and kindergarten) giveaway! We have reached 5,000 followers and we are ready to help some lucky homeschool mama get started on her homeschool journey. This giveaway will include these digital products:
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🍎My Homeschool Preschool Planner
🍎Teach the Alphabet eBook
🍎My Alphabet Book (A-Z notebook pages)
🍎Brown Bear, Brown Bear & Make Way for Ducklings Lesson Plans and Printables
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We are currently running a sale in our shop. Get 30% off with code HOME2020. You can stock up on lesson plan printables, notebooking pages, and more!
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HOW TO ENTER:
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Ends Saturday, March 21st. Winner will be announced Sunday March 22nd. Not sponsored by Instagram.
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I love the opportunity to connect with my kids abo

I love the opportunity to connect with my kids about what they are reading. It’s one of my favorite parts of homeschooling! Yesterday my son and I chatted about Daniel Boone from the book in his @thegoodandthebeautiful reader.⁣
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🙏🏻 . . . #wildandfreemama #thegoodandthebeau

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It has been a rough one today. We haven’t done a

It has been a rough one today. We haven’t done actual school all week. Monday my kids had our monthly class with friends and one of my kids wasn’t feeling too well. It was just a cold. I spent most of the day today sanitizing everything because my seven year old seems to have some kind of stomach bug. With everything going on in the world my mind has just been racing. I did come to the table before dinner to find how a few of my kids have been doing to keep busy. We have had the pattern blocks and book from @mfwbooks for five years and they still get used! .
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As a child in public school I can remember being s

This shamrock sensory play dough activity is perfe

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And thats a wrap on the Water and Our World unit f

And thats a wrap on the Water and Our World unit from @thegoodandthebeautiful We finished today by learning how we get clean water from our faucets. Meteorology is our next scheduled unit!
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We finished train week in our preschool! I used my

We finished train week in our preschool! I used my homeschool preschool planner to plan several different fine motor and gross motor activities. My kids’ favorite was the magnatile trains! We also loved our book selection. Not pictures is The Little Engine that Could, my favorite!
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Happy Sunday homeschool mamas. My family and I had

Happy Sunday homeschool mamas. My family and I had a long church day and it was so nice sitting in St. Paul’s Cathedral and taking in the architecture and stained glass. Check out my stories for pictures. It was built in 1893 and I just love old churches and buildings. If you tell my three year old to be quiet, she’ll scream. “I don’t want to be quiet!” and it will echo and everyone in the church will hear. 😬 My husband and I participated in the Rite of Election, which was a special service for us on our Catholic journey! I hope you had a blessed Sunday!
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There is so much truth to this. So much goes into

There is so much truth to this. So much goes into being a mother. When my husband came home tonight, I told him I was tired. Maybe more tired than usual. So much goes into a day. Planning meals, making the meals, washing clothes, getting them dressed, reading aloud, checking schoolwork, breaking up fights, cleaning up, cleaning up, delegating, and cleaning up some more. Mama, don’t ever let anyone tell you it is not enough. Mothers carry the invisible weight of the world on their shoulders.❤
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This morning my husband and I loaded up our six ki

This morning my husband and I loaded up our six kids and went to Mass for the first time ever on Ash Wednesday. We have never been a part of a church that participated in Lent. To say that we both feel at peace beginning this somber season, making sacrifices we have never purposefully made would be an understatement. To live our faith has changed us. Have a blessed Lent my friends!
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