Simple Summer Learning || Hands-On Experiences for Homegrown Preschoolers
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Simple Summer Learning || Hands-On Experiences for Homegrown Preschoolers

For many, summer is when family life speeds up. We’ve chosen to do the opposite and slow down, but that doesn’t mean learning and fun stop! Here are some simple activities our family has enjoyed with our preschooler at home! Crafting a slow, simple summer starts with intentionality, but I think it’s well worth it…

Why We Love Timberdoodle as a Minimalist Homeschooling Family
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Why We Love Timberdoodle as a Minimalist Homeschooling Family

Minimalism in homeschooling is a hot topic. What’s considered “minimal” and what’s not? Here’s why our minimalist family loves the traditionally stuff-filled Timberdoodle curriculum kits! I’m a second-generation homeschooler. Which means that having been homeschooled all my life, I’m now integrating my own childhood experience with the new experience of homeschooling my young daughter. In…

Why We Homeschool || Family Simplicity in a Fast-Paced World
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Why We Homeschool || Family Simplicity in a Fast-Paced World

Making the decision to homeschool is not always simple, but for our family, homeschooling is a vital part of having slower, simpler family life! If you’re seeking family simplicity, homeschooling may or may not be for you, but here’s why it’s so important to us! If you’re new here, welcome! I’m Laura Noelle, and my…

Why I Took Away My Child’s Tablet || Slow Down Family Life with Less Screen Time
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Why I Took Away My Child’s Tablet || Slow Down Family Life with Less Screen Time

Screen time is often said to be the saving grace of mom life. If they’re entertained, you can have alone time or get things done. I believed it too…until it became anything but great. Mom life is difficult, and if you work from home, or just need to get things done around the house, you’ve…

DIY Fairy Garden || Inspiring Creativity and Imagination in Kids

DIY Fairy Garden || Inspiring Creativity and Imagination in Kids

Inspiring imagination and creativity in kids is as simple as combining the endless possibilities of nature with the magical power of story props. Here’s how to create a simple DIY Fairy Garden with your kids for creative play! Children are born with the incredible power of imagination, but as they grow, that natural inclination starts…

The 5 Questions You Need to Ask when Decluttering Kids Toys
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The 5 Questions You Need to Ask when Decluttering Kids Toys

Ready to tackle decluttering the kids toys? Ask yourself these 5 questions and the process will be simple and stress-free! When you’ve got a house full of toys, it’s easy to feel like you don’t even have the energy to start. Rather than doing it all at once, these 5 questions will walk you through…