Years ago, we learned about Santa Lucia Day in homeschool (thank you Konos!) and decided to make it a part of our Christmas celebration each year on December 13. While our family doesn't celebrate saints, we do want to be lights to the world and this is a beautifully symbolic morning.The tradition … [Read more...] about Santa Lucia Day ~ A Beautiful Family Tradition
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Advent Countdown to Christmas Calendar
Years ago when my kiddos were little, I created what would become our Advent Countdown to Christmas Calendar. We had homeschooled for a few years but then the two oldest spent a year in public school. That Christmas break lasted for only one week and my heart was so sad to not have them at … [Read more...] about Advent Countdown to Christmas Calendar
The Messy Side of Hospitality
See that picture below? That's of me at our 2019 Harvest Festival. I look pretty calm, right? Well, you could caption this picture "Good gravy, what a crazy 2 weeks this has been!?!" I love to show hospitality. I love to have people to our home and to host events on our … [Read more...] about The Messy Side of Hospitality
Delicate Eggshell Vases for Tiny Bouquets
Sweet Spring is awakening, and all of her sweet little flowers too! What better way to celebrate than to bring a bit of beauty indoors with these delicate eggshell vases that you can fill with a tiny bouquet of wildflowers. This fun, foraging craft is easy to do and will add a bit of lovely to … [Read more...] about Delicate Eggshell Vases for Tiny Bouquets
Sourdough Tortillas Recipe
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Fun Things to Do at Home with Family
While many people get out and about to have fun, there are times when it's good to have fun things to do at home with family. It really doesn't have to be complicated to spend time together with kids. Kids are simple; adults are the ones who tend to complicate things! So we've compiled a fun … [Read more...] about Fun Things to Do at Home with Family