True self-care is hard. We have so many responsibilities as parents. There are the things we’re happy to do. And we get busy with those. And then there are all the things we have to do. As a…
Honestly, I’m not even sure there is such a thing as finding balance as a homeschooling Mom! Let me just say that balance can be elusive for sure. But in my 28 years of parenting and homeschooling,…
Here are 3 books that made me a better parent. I read each of them at different stages of parenting and they gave me a fresh perspective. Parenting is such important work. Through our parenting, we really…
Do you ever have one of those days when things don’t go as planned? Where you don’t get started when you intended to. Then you don’t do the lesson you planned. And you don’t feel very good…
We work hard as mamas! Yet we often neglect ourselves when it comes to spending time or money on ourselves. Here you’ll find Holiday Gift Ideas for Natural Mamas. Also great for Mother’s Day gift ideas! Let’s…
What makes great gifts for a simple childhood? I say either experience gifts, like museum memberships or creative activities. Or, toys that encourage open-ended play. Here are gift ideas for a simple childhood with specific suggestions. Send…
The crisp fall air, some hot apple cider, and a good book! All calling for some “couch time.” How lucky we are to be homeschooling where we can cozy up with our children and a great book…
Years ago, Friday night became family game night at our house. Laughing, sharing, and building memories. Here are the best games for families and family game night. Our family’s all-time favorites. Send this list to the grandparents…
Yes, it’s true. We have to be vulnerable to homeschool. To allow ourselves to be imperfect and to be seen. And in Waldorf homeschooling in particular, all of our flaws and shortcomings when it comes to the…
Gift giving and receiving can be problematic in families. Seems a bit ironic when we’re trying to simplify and build a home environment based on love and gratitude. But every year around the winter holidays, I get…
