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Managing the home is a team effort that involves the whole family. We rely on daily rhythms, plus each child also has a weekly chore list where tasks are outlined and checked off as they’re completed. This blog post details age-appropriate chore lists by age for kids ages 3 and up, plus the best ideas to teach chores and responsibilities in your home.

In a time when indoor activities and screens can dominate, it’s more important than ever to encourage kids to embrace the magic of outdoor play—no matter the season. This blog post lists my favorite winter gear to have on hand for kids to encourage outdoor play during wintertime. This includes 30+ items for winter clothing and nature activities.

The holidays are full of joy, gift-giving, and often, an influx of new toys. Teach children how to declutter and organize your home and create an opportunity to teach kids the value of giving and letting go. This blog explores practical and mindful ways to simplify your children’s toy collection, plus favorite toy storage ideas for kids.

The new year is the perfect time to breathe new life into your homeschool routine. Refreshing and reviewing your homeschool planner can reignite enthusiasm and set a positive tone for the months ahead. Refreshing your homeschool is about making thoughtful adjustments to simplify your days and keep things engaging, organized, and aligned with your family’s needs.

The holidays are an amazing time to tap into learning opportunities while enjoying all of the seasonal activities. As we spend time in meal prep, cleaning, hosting, baking, and the holiday aftermath, these are opportunities to invite children to come alongside us and learn valuable life skills.

In my homeschool journey, I’ve learned a few tricks that make our days simple and easy. We use simple menu covers to sort, display, and use our homeschool curriculum and printable PDF worksheets. This blog post explains how we use menu covers in our homeschool, plus my favorite tips for storing and cleaning.

DIY Christmas gifts have a special place in my heart. Make your holiday extra special by crafting gifts for the moms, dads, siblings, grandparents, and friends. Here are 50 gifts for children ages 3-10 to make and give during the holiday season.

We love connecting during the holidays, and one tradition we add to our December each year is a simple Christmas advent calendar of activities that bring joy and connection. Learn how I set up our holiday advent for kids and download my free printable list of ideas to use in your family advent calendar this holiday season.

If you are searching for the perfect gift for mom this holiday season, these are some of my favorite gift ideas for homeschool mamas. Whether you’re shopping for the homeschool mom who loves to read or loves the outdoors, here are some of my favorite items.

Christmas is coming and while you could offer experience gifts like a membership to the zoo, many of you (just like me) want something for your children to unwrap on Christmas. These are some of the best holiday gifts for children ages 4-8 including crafts, outdoor play, imaginative play, building toys, and games.