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For the Tired Mom, When Trials Come

Wednesday, 29 July 2020 by TOSBlog

I had something completely different in mind to write about this month. I wanted to talk about the long and rewarding journey of homeschooling. The topic is certainly worthy. There will always need to be a cheer squad of those of us who have been in the trenches a little longer. But today. Today,

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7 Charlotte Mason-Inspired Teaching Methods to Add to Your Home School

Tuesday, 28 July 2020 by TOSBlog

Charlotte Mason, a Christian educator who lived over a century ago, has inspired me to cultivate wonder, use living books, cultivate good habits, enjoy nature, use narration, and explore art and music in my homeschool. Our entire family has benefited from these practical ways to make learning fun and help children remember what they

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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Let’s Grow a Garden!

Monday, 27 July 2020 by TOSBlog

I kill nearly every plant that comes into my house. In keeping with that gift, I also let things die outside. But this time, my children took on the garden project themselves, and they are actually growing and producing some fruit. My kids loved the fact that I didn’t micro-manage everything but let them

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Backyard Tea Time

Thursday, 23 July 2020 by TOSBlog

It’s finally summer, and with warm, sunny days comes lots of backyard memories in the making. My kiddos create a bucket list every summer of activities or adventures they want to do, with a few added in from mom and dad. One bucket list item was added early in the year, a backyard tea