The reason for education
Last year my word of the year was virtue. Talk about an overwhelming word of the year! In that post, I wrote: * Virtue is the goal of classical education, which
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Homemaking Encouragement for Christian Moms
5 Habits for a More Productive Year
Be more productive by building habits that simplify and sustain your life. Learn the essential practices that help you plan, act, and stay focused!
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What a Novel Taught Me about Housework
Years ago, when my third born was just a baby, I hated housework. I was torn between wanting to be a good, competent homemaker and thinking that the state of
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How to Write Meaningful Goals
Meaningful goals that align with our responsibilities rather than our wishful thinking are worth the time it takes to make them, review them, and work toward them. It’s a
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The difference between responsive & reactive planning
Responsive planning allows for both intentionality and serving the needs of others, whereas reactive living will drain you dry. I’ve read so many productivity books over the years that
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Sanity Hack: Post-Christmas Whirlwind
Declutter your post-Christmas chaos in just 15 minutes with this 5-step sanity hack—quick tips to restore order and enjoy a relaxing holiday recovery.
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The Blessing of a Public Tantrum
We’ve seen them. The child screaming, red-faced at the park, oblivious to parental admonitions. The toddler rocking in the cart, yelling because he didn’t get his way. We
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How to use Trello to track Christmas gifts
Trello is a different sort of task management app. It is sort of like having multiple bulletin boards in a row with tasks on sticky notes that you move around
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Why should I clean my house?
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Personally, I always wanted a home to keep. I never wanted a career. I have only ever
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Board Games We Love | Family Gift Guide
We are board game geeks around here. We have a closet-full, quite literally, and you won’t find Monopoly or Sorry or Uno in there. I’ve grouped these games
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Gratitude will make you more productive
Discover how gratitude transforms daily tasks, turning chores like cleaning into acts of joy and thankfulness. Motivation matters.
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How to Manage the Muddle of Daily Life
Homeschool life is a muddle, there’s no denying it. I think we are all familiar with the feeling of being overwhelmed by everything that needs to be done and
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