Family Simplicity

planning the homeschool year when your child doesn't fit the mold
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Planning Your Homeschool Year When Your Child Doesn’t Fit the Academic Mold

Back to school when your child doesn’t fit just one level of learning… Oh no, what do you do?! Here’s why you shouldn’t worry, what you can do to customize education, and how we plan for the future but homeschool today! When my daughter turned 2, I had grand ideas of how I was going…

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Feather the Owl Kid’s Diffuser by Young Living || Demo & Review

Aromatherapy for kids is one of my biggest passions, and today I’m bringing you a review and full demo of my new favorite kids’ diffuser–Feather the Owl! As a minimalist, I appreciate multi-purpose items that serve our family and also add incredible value to our lives. Feather the owl meets my criteria for a multi-purpose,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…