I love everything about the Christmas season. From the shopping to the decorating. All of the delicious food and amazing smells. Sometimes, I want the house to smell like Christmas without having to whip up a pie or a batch of cookies. Let’s be honest, freshly baked treats smell amazing, but who has time for …
I received complimentary copies of several Guided Editions of the Classics from Telemachos Publishing for review purposes. All opinions are my own. If you’ve ever handed your teen a classic novel and been met with that look—you know the one—you’re not alone. Classics are rich, meaningful, and worth reading… but they can also feel dense, …
Now that the holidays are over, it’s time for the Three Rivers Challenge! This is my third year participating in the annual pantry challenge. Each year, we set our own goals & rules for the two-month pantry challenge. Everyone who participates approaches things a bit differently, and I enjoy following along on Instagram and YouTube …
Happy 2026! We made it! It feels so weird to say 2026, since I clearly remember New Year’s Day 1996, during my senior year of high school. Now, I have a high school Senior myself, and the world looks a lot different than it did 30 years ago. The past few months have felt full …
I’ve spent my summer caring for sick kids and planning for the upcoming school year. It wasn’t the summer I had hoped for, but we had to take everything in stride. We typically resume formal lessons after Labor Day, so I have about a week of summer left even though their public school peers go …
