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A New Year, A Heart of Wisdom

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  • WINTER
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Hello, dear reader, and happy new year! It has been nearly a year since I’ve written in this space, and had I known then, I...

Slow Down | A Note from the Future

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  • SPRING
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Liam walked in the door from work recently, sauntering over for a hug and a hello. At 17 and cresting six feet in height, I...

How to Take Courage

  • MINDFULNESS
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  • WINTER
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I read a favorite Psalm this morning and noticed the familiar words: let your heart take courage. The imperative feels simple enough, as though courage...

A Time for Silence | Personal Reflections on 2020

  • MINDFULNESS
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  • WINTER
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Hello, and a happy new year! I have missed this space, and I have missed the connection with those of you in this community. Thank...

Gluten-Free Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

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  • SPRING
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Spring is in full bloom here, a delightful gift while we are kept at home. Here is another beloved recipe from my sister Kristen to...

Nine Favorite Read Aloud Books for Spring

  • CHILDHOOD YEARS
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  • PRESCHOOL YEARS
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  • SPRING
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Springtime is my favorite season for read-aloud outdoors. In light of the current quarantine, turning our attention to the new life outside our windows feels...

How to Use a National Park Pass

  • LIFESTYLE
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There are over 400 national parks in the United States and a variety of ways to enjoy them. Whether you plan to visit all of...

Pound Cake, Berries, and Cream

  • FOOD
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  • RECIPES
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  • SUMMER
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One of the greatest pleasures of summertime is the abundance of color on the table. Berries and melons and leafy greens are in season, making...

Our Summer Rhythm and Routine

  • CHILDHOOD YEARS
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  • HOMESCHOOL
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  • SUMMER
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  • TEEN YEARS
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I often receive messages this time of year asking about our routine during the summer. Primarily, do we continue homeschooling or not? How do we...

Dawning | A Playlist for Spring

  • BOOKS - MUSIC - PODCASTS
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  • LIFESTYLE
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  • SPRING
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I took a walk in the backyard this week, noticing the wildflower “weeds” rising to the early morning sun in adoration. Perhaps at the first...