Growing Up Outdoors: Hunting, Nature, and Family Life
We believe in raising our kids in the outdoors, these types of lessons can’t be taught in a classroom but are learned in the woods, fields, and around the table. We hunt together, explore together, and make it a priority to get outside in every season. Along the way, we’re teaching them respect—for the land, for wildlife, and for the responsibility that comes with providing our own food.
Simple Activities for Kids During Read-Aloud Time
One of the sweetest parts of homeschooling and my personal favorite is reading books together. Whether it’s picture books on the couch, chapter books during a picnic lunch outside, or family read-alouds before bed, shared reading creates so many meaningful moments. But if you have younger children, you also know that getting little kids to…
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How to Start Homeschooling Practically (Without Overcomplicating It)
When most parents start thinking about homeschooling, they immediately fall down an internet rabbit hole. One minute you’re looking up state laws, and the next you’re comparing fifteen curriculum options, watching homeschool room tours, and wondering if you need to completely reinvent your life (and home) before you can teach your kids at home. The…
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How to Switch from All-Purpose Flour to Freshly Milled Grains
I thought I was boosting our family’s nutrition immensely just by cooking from scratch. I even thought that the expensive non-bleached organic flour I so often reached for was going the extra mile to ensure my family’s health. But the more I started paying attention to nutrition and the ingredients we were feeding our family,…
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Why We Homeschool
“Homeschoolers are weird.”“How will my kids socialize?”“There’s no way they can learn everything they need without trained teachers and a classroom setting.” A few years ago, that was exactly what I believed. At the time, our girls attended a Christian school for preschool. Life felt normal and predictable — until my husband and I decided…
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