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We are entering our eighth year of homeschooling, this year with kids from middle school all the way down through preschool. These are our homeschool curriculum picks for 2022-- lots of family learning, living books, and Charlotte Mason inspired lessons.

Our 2022 Homeschool Curriculum Choices

Getting out for adventures as a family is easier if you can prepare in advance. Packing adventure day bags ahead of time that are "grab and go" is a great way to speed up your exit and make sure you don't forget things you need for various outings!

Adventure Day Bags

This is an epic family gift guide! Find something to wear, something to read, something to want, and something to need for everyone!

2021 Whole Family Gift Guide

Hosting a curriculum night is an incredible way to be able to check out resources in person and hear firsthand experiences from families who have used them. Check out these tips to make your own curriculum night a success.

How To Host A Curriculum Night

Getting out with the family for adventures can be challenging enough-- deciding what to eat shouldn't keep you home! Check out these ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on adventure days! Plus, get a free printable menu with adventure day food ideas to help you remember.

Adventure Day Food Ideas & Free Printable Menu

Days spent as "adventure days" are school days too-- here are dozens of ideas and resources to help maximize your time learning outdoors.

Adventure Days Are School Days Too: Learning Outdoors

Spend more time outdoors this spring and summer exploring North Carolina! Check out this HUGE list of North Carolina adventure spots for plenty of inspiration!

North Carolina Adventure Day Spots

What to pack in the car for MORE fun, LESS stress and mess, to have EVEN BETTER adventures this spring and summer!

Packing the Car for Spring & Summer Adventures

Easter Resources for the Whole Family

Easter Resources for the Whole Family

History literature for early American life, covering daily life, westward expansion, Native Americans, slavery, and more. Living history texts in picture book, chapter book, and audiobook form with a few bonuses.

History Literature for Early American Life

I've put together my reading list for 2021-- books on faith and personal growth, family life, history and social issues, fun reads, business reads, and more. Check out the list for reading inspiration and ideas.

My Reading List for 2021

Stockings are such a fun way to start Christmas morning! This is how I decide what to put in our stockings, and what my kids' stockings stuffers will be this year!

Our 2020 Stocking Stuffers & My Stocking Checklist