Author: Jamie
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Relaxed Homeschooling
After much stressing, soul-searching, prayer, and journal-writing, I’ve finally realized a few important things: 1 – I’m not going to ever be a perfect mom, but that doesn’t mean I’m not the mom my kids need. 2 – I’ve had a lot of loss in the past year (some I’ve spoken of online; some I…
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Fabric Covered Frame Wreath
A decorative wreath made from a wooden picture frame was Kathryn’s choice of projects for this month’s Pinterest-inspired project, where we do one of the gazillion things we’ve pinned, then blog about how it went. Fabric Wreath with Duct Tape Flowers I think shopping for our supplies may have been Kathryn’s favorite part of the…
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My cheery (and frugal) Office Makeover
I mentioned in the tour of my homeschool spaces that I’d soon be brightening up my office space. And I did! Wanna see?!? I am inspired by color and beauty but I’m also easily overwhelmed visually, so I did things a bit at a time to make sure I didn’t go too far with it…
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Old T-Shirt = Wall Art!
Perfect teen room art: In our recent closet clean-out, Kathryn had an old t-shirt she was sad to outgrow – so we stretched it on a spare canvas and now it’s fun (and frugal) wall art in her room! Published via Pressgram JamieI’m a big fan of authentic conversation and always appreciate hearing what you…
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Monsters University: Hooray for Teamwork!
Monsters University is a Pixar movie that tells the story of how Mike and Sulley (from Monsters, Inc) first met and became friends. Without divulging too much for those who have not yet seen the movie, I will tell you they do not like each other when they first meet; it’s facing trials together that…