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Trying to Be a Grandma Mom

By Shannen Espelien 2 Comments

As our family sizes get smaller and smaller, we no longer naturally remember seeing our mothers with our siblings as small children. I wonder if this leads to unrealistic expectations on our own capabilities as a parent. When I see people with small children, I’m normally watching a grandparent with their beloved grandchild, or a […]

Filed Under: Mama's Corner Tagged With: mama time, motherhood

Prep, prep, and more prep

By Shannen Espelien 6 Comments

It may be the nesting taking over a bit, but I’ve been quite busy lately. This is quite a change from the “drag myself to do anything” energy level I’d been feeling for a couple months, alhamdulilah! I remember after having Little Miss, we ate out a LOT because I just didn’t feel like cooking. […]

Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: AP, baby prep, CLEP, college prep, DSST, homeschool, preschool

Walking into Winter

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I may be the only person that looks forward to winter. Winter feels so quiet and serene, with its short days, the snow the quiets the world, and the need to stay in and cuddle with loved ones to stay warm. Add in peppermint candy, a stew in the crockpot making an aroma in your […]

Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: DSST, exam prep, homeschool, preschool, winter, world religions

Field Trip Friday: Rock Climbing Edition!

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Rock climbing is great exercise, and is a lot of fun, too! You get to challenge yourself in both ability and height, which is a great way to bond with your kids! Our kids are so used to being the novice in comparison to their parents or other adults, rock climbing is a great way […]

Filed Under: Field Trips, Homeschool Tagged With: field trip, homeschool, homeschool days, indoor gyms, mother daughter date, rock climbing, rock climbing wall

Little Miss’s Adventures: Whooping Cough and Preschool Planning Printable

By Shannen Espelien 2 Comments

The last week and a half has been quite a ride! Our family rarely ever gets sick, and both Little Miss and I were feeling under the weather, but she stayed sick for a full 9 days! An old friend of mine texted me last week asking if Little Miss has been vaccinated because she […]

Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: preschool, preschool planner, printable, sick kid

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