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I’m so happy you’re here! I’m Cassandra, a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom of three who writes about all-things homeschooling & motherhood. I especially love to share my favorite resources for cultivating a grace-filled and Christ-centered home and homeschool. I hope that while you’re here, you’ll be encouraged and inspired!

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Our Journey Into Eastern Orthodoxy

Our Journey Into Eastern Orthodoxy

Feb 26, 2024

We didn’t know it at the time, but our journey to Eastern Orthodoxy really began nearly 9 years ago -…

Dyslexia: How We Discovered Our Son is Dyslexic

Dyslexia: How We Discovered Our Son is Dyslexic

Oct 19, 2023

I promised you in a previous post that I would go into more detail about what led us to discover…

Life & End of Term 2 Homeschool Updates

Life & End of Term 2 Homeschool Updates

Feb 23, 2023

Whew! We made it to the end of Term 2 and through our term exams the week before last, and…

A Peek Inside Our Homeschool: Clay Modeling the Charlotte Mason Way

A Peek Inside Our Homeschool: Clay Modeling the Charlotte Mason Way

Jan 6, 2023

When we very first started the full-on Charlotte Mason Method in our homeschool, there were a handful of subjects that…

Be Intentional 2023: A FREE Goal Setting Workbook

Be Intentional 2023: A FREE Goal Setting Workbook

Dec 26, 2022

As 2022 draws to a close and we set our sights on 2023, I’ve begun to switch gears and think…

2022 Year In Review

2022 Year In Review

Dec 22, 2022

I cannot believe that another year is about to come to a close! It felt like 2022 absolutely flew by,…

A Peek Inside Our Homeschool: Our Daily Schedule

A Peek Inside Our Homeschool: Our Daily Schedule

Dec 19, 2022

I’ve decided to start a new series here on the blog called “A Peek Inside Our Homeschool,” and today I’m…

Mother Culture Book List: Fall 2022

Mother Culture Book List: Fall 2022

Dec 15, 2022

It’s time for another mother culture update! And this quarter’s reads were SOOOO GOOD, so I’m excited to share my…

How We’re Celebrating the 2022 Advent Season

How We’re Celebrating the 2022 Advent Season

Dec 4, 2022

I didn’t grow up observing Advent, or any of the liturgical calendar, for that matter. But as I’ve grown in…

Our Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum for 2022-2023

Our Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum for 2022-2023

Jul 27, 2022

I’m thrilled to bring you today’s post! Today I’m sharing our Kindergarten homeschool curriculum for the 2022-2023 school year. Honestly,…

Our 3rd Grade Charlotte Mason Homeschool Curriculum for 2022-2023

Our 3rd Grade Charlotte Mason Homeschool Curriculum for 2022-2023

Jul 13, 2022

I’m so excited about today’s post! Today I’m sharing our 2022-2023 3rd Grade (Form 1A) Charlotte Mason homeschool curriculum with…

How I Got Started with the Charlotte Mason Method in Our Homeschool

How I Got Started with the Charlotte Mason Method in Our Homeschool

Jun 30, 2022

When we decided to go “whole hog” on the Charlotte Mason Method of homeschooling a couple of years ago, I…

The Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic Book 1 Curriculum Review

The Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic Book 1 Curriculum Review

Jun 16, 2022

Okay friends, I’ve been sitting on this one for a while now, but I’m so excited to finally share my…

A New Chapter for Our Family | Part One

A New Chapter for Our Family | Part One

Feb 18, 2022

Last year, we sold our beloved house of 14 years and moved to a rural town that barely registers as…

Homeschooling with a Toddler at Home | The Buddy System

Homeschooling with a Toddler at Home | The Buddy System

Jan 14, 2022

Homeschooling is hard. Being consistent, homeschooling through the doldrums, and battling everyone’s sin nature (including my own) make it hard.…

Our Preschool Homeschool Curriculum for 2021-2022

Our Preschool Homeschool Curriculum for 2021-2022

Jan 12, 2022

Today I’m sharing our preschool homeschool curriculum choices for the 2021-2022 school year. And I’m not going to lie, as…

1000 Hours Outside Challenge 2021 | How It Went & Why We’re Doing It Again in 2022

1000 Hours Outside Challenge 2021 | How It Went & Why We’re Doing It Again in 2022

Jan 8, 2022

Last year, we decided to take the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge. If you’re not familiar with the 1000 Hours Outside…

Our Second Grade Charlotte Mason Homeschool Curriculum & Book Lists

Our Second Grade Charlotte Mason Homeschool Curriculum & Book Lists

Jan 5, 2022

I’m a couple of months late getting this post put together, thanks to a big move and starting a new…

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