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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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Embracing the Humble Art of Homemaking

Embracing the Humble Art of Homemaking

Nov 25, 2020

My mom was a stay-at-home mom. She was always there when we needed her, and while I don’t think she…

Our First Grade Charlotte Mason Book Lists & Curriculum

Our First Grade Charlotte Mason Book Lists & Curriculum

Nov 23, 2020

A few days ago, I shared our journey of going “whole hog” on the Charlotte Mason method. And today I…

Going “All In” on the Charlotte Mason Homeschooling Method

Going “All In” on the Charlotte Mason Homeschooling Method

Nov 20, 2020

Before we ever even started homeschooling, I researched all of the different homeschooling methods and philosophies out there. And there…

Our 2020-2021 First Grade Homeschool Curriculum

Our 2020-2021 First Grade Homeschool Curriculum

Aug 4, 2020

I looooove homeschool curriculum posts. Mostly because I’m a total nerd who loves researching, shopping for, and hoarding all the…

Our Favorite Charlotte Mason Nature Study Resources

Our Favorite Charlotte Mason Nature Study Resources

Mar 16, 2020

I am soooo excited about today’s post! I’m going to be listing out a whole bunch of our very favorite…

Our Daily Kindergarten Homeschool Routine

Our Daily Kindergarten Homeschool Routine

Mar 15, 2020

As promised, today I’m going to share a peek inside our homeschool to show you what our daily homeschool routine…

My Thoughts On the Coronavirus Pandemic

My Thoughts On the Coronavirus Pandemic

Mar 12, 2020

UPDATE 03/15/2020: In just the few days since I published this post, things have continued to change rapidly for us…

In Pursuit of the Ordinary Means of Grace

In Pursuit of the Ordinary Means of Grace

Mar 6, 2020

For a while now, I have been restless, and out of that restlessness I started wanting to make a big…

Finding My Limits & Learning to Say No

Feb 16, 2020

Over the last few months, I’ve slowly been wearing myself out. It’s true, I have a Kindergartener, a toddler, and…

That’s a Wrap! | Why We Loved the All About Reading Pre-Reading Program

That’s a Wrap! | Why We Loved the All About Reading Pre-Reading Program

Dec 20, 2019

I am SO EXCITED to share this review of the All About Reading Pre-Reading program with you! We have been…

5 Reasons We’re Staying in Our Tiny House with 3 Kids

5 Reasons We’re Staying in Our Tiny House with 3 Kids

Dec 6, 2019

The comments and questions began immediately after we announced to friends and family that we were expecting baby #3: “So…

Why We’re Loving Gentle + Classical Level 2 for Kindergarten

Why We’re Loving Gentle + Classical Level 2 for Kindergarten

Dec 1, 2019

We started out our homeschool year this year strong. I was loving our curriculum choices (you can read more about…

Our 25 Favorite Christmas Picture Books

Our 25 Favorite Christmas Picture Books

Nov 27, 2019

Ahhhhh, Christmas time is RIGHT HERE and our family is crazy excited to put our tree up, blast the Christmas…

Our 2019-2020 Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum

Our 2019-2020 Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum

Nov 23, 2019

Life has been an absolute whirlwind lately (because I had baby #3), and I am WAAAAAY behind posting about our…

Nora’s Birth Story | A Natural, Hospital VBAC

Nora’s Birth Story | A Natural, Hospital VBAC

Oct 28, 2019

I love reading birth stories. And I especially love reading stories in which women have natural, hospital VBAC births, because…

Organizing A Year of Playing Skillfully Supplies

Organizing A Year of Playing Skillfully Supplies

Apr 8, 2019

One of the very best decisions we made about our first homeschool preschool year was to use A Year of…

My New Favorite Bible Study Resource

My New Favorite Bible Study Resource

Apr 5, 2019

I was recently turned on to the ESV Scripture Journal, and I love it so much as a new bible…

How My Third Pregnancy Has Been Different

How My Third Pregnancy Has Been Different

Apr 3, 2019

No two pregnancies are alike, right? But my pregnancies with my oldest two were a lot more alike…and then this…

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