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Improve Your Family’s Diet
A few years ago, on an initial visit to a new GP, my husband was told that he had high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He'd had some blood work done prior to the visit, but this was the first time...
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Juices for Kids: Q&A
Why juice? Isn't juicing messy? What do you do with the pulp? Your Juice Questions Answered - Today I thought I'd address a handful of questions and comments that I've received about making juices for...
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End of the School Year Decisions
Note from Jessica: As you know I teach our kids at home. Our year is winding to an end, and I’m starting to think of next year. The same is true for my friend JessieLeigh, only in a different way,...
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It’s Here! Get On the Road to Joyful Motherhood!
If you receive the seasonal newsletter, you already know this. If not, here we are: A fun, little devotional to help you enjoy this life as MOM. (Be sure to open the newsletter for a fun little...
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A Guide to Curing Thank You Note Writer’s Block
Cat got your tongue when it comes to writing thank you notes? Here are some ideas to help you say thanks in a real and honest way. This post is sponsored by Hallmark. All opinions are my own. The end...
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30 Summer Activities to Promote Kindergarten Readiness
Do you have a child heading off to Kindergarten this fall? Life as MOM contributor Jessie Leigh has some fantastic and fun tips for encouraging kindergarten readiness this summer. This fall, I will...
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Things I Know About Our Homeschool
Curious about homeschooling? This is where I am today, 42-year old me with six kids, a writing career, and a homeschool. This post does include affiliate links. If you make a purchase through those...
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Our Summer School: Getting Out and About
Make weekly outings a summer learning experience. Last year I had great big dreams for a summer school that was lively and unique. We were going to read great literature, get ahead with math, learn...
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My Aunt Cass, Wonder Woman
The following post is sponsored by Hallmark: Disclosure: I have been compensated for my time spent writing. I have also been sent free product samples. All opinions are my own. Before there was the...
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Year-Round Home School & Our Summer Session
Homeschool doesn’t have to fit a traditional schedule. We’re schooling year-round with a summer session. We’ve just completed our 12th year of homeschooling. That is pretty remarkable to me. I’m...
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How to Make the School Year Less Stressful
Summer can fly by in a flash and you might find yourself scrambling to get ready for the new year. Life as Mom contributor Jessie Leigh offers some great tips to help you make the start of school less...
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Getting Ready for Back to School
Back to School? Say it ain’t so! Indeed, it’s time. But, you can rock the rentree with these fun tips and tricks. It is hard to believe that summer is on the downhill slope. My friend Andrea’s kids do...
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Homeschool Curriculum for High School
Ready to homeschool high school? Here’s a list of 9th and 12th grade homeschool curriculum choices. This post does include affiliate links. If you make a purchase through those links, I am paid a small...
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Homeschool Curriculum for the Logic Stage (or The Middle School Years)
Ready to homeschool the middle years? Here’s a list of 5th and 7th grade homeschool curriculum choices. This post does include affiliate links. If you make a purchase through those links, I am paid a...
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Get a Good Routine Going
I’m not ready for the school year to start, but the calendar tells me it’s getting close to time to suit up and get our game on. While we do write our own homeschool calendar, it’s important to me that...
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4 Planning Systems for the New School Year
Ready to get organized and ready for everything the new school year can dish out? Check out one of these 4 planning systems to help your life as mom. As a mom, homemaker, home educator, and...
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Make School Notes Easy with a Fill-in-the-Blank Printable
School mornings can be hectic, especially when you’ve got to send a note to school. Life as Mom contributor Jessie Leigh shares how to streamline the note-writing process with a simple,...
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FREE Printables for Back to School
Fire up your printer. Download this collection of free back to school printables and you will rock the new year. I know we’ve been talking about all kinds of school stuff, haven’t we? I’m sorry. But,...
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Homeschool Curriculum for the Elementary Years (The Grammar Stage)
Ready to homeschool the grammar school years? Here’s a list of our 1st and 3rd grade homeschool curriculum choices. This post does include affiliate links. If you make a purchase through those links, I...
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Organizing Tricks for the New School Year
With the new school year comes a chance at a fresh start. Let’s get set up for success! I am not a schedule-y type person. I’ve been more of a go-with-the-flow type person; despite all my lists and...
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