The Mommies Reviews
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Grocery Store Memories
In our house, before the day even begins—before Charlie is up asking me what’s going to happen for the day, and while David has already left for work—I find myself thinking about what needs to be done. While Gerald is still sleeping on the couch like he owns the living room. In those quiet moments, I think about the places that hold the most memories for my family, not only for Charlie, David, and me, but back when Suzanne was here too. And for me, the grocery store always comes to mind first. What about you? I can still see it in pieces when I think back far enough. Taking…
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Front Porch Homeschool Series Recap: Looking Back at Our Journey + Free Homeschool Planning Printable
For my family, there are seasons in life that stay with us forever more times than not. Some of those memories take me back to when I was homeschooling Suzanne, and then I fast forward, to when I was homeschooling Charlie. When I look back now, those years were never just about lessons on paper or checking boxes on a schedule. They were about life happening in the middle of everyday moments. Even though our homeschool days are behind us now, the lessons we learned around our neighborhood, gathered around our kitchen table, during field trips, and in the quiet moments reading together on the couch or sitting outside on…
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Books, Games, and Quiet Activities: Screen-Free Ideas for Learning and Family Time
Inside this post is my affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase I will make a small percentage from the products you purchase. When my family was homeschooling not every activity in our home on a busy week Would be loud or fast-paced. Some of the most valuable moments come from quiet, screen-free activities that give space for learning, focus, and calm. I wanted to share several items that fit into that category, from books to hands-on games and simple activities that can be used at home or in homeschool settings. Grab your students there favorite snacks and drinks and let’s get to learning. One…
