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Mom Gifts

Mom Gifts

Being a mama in her birthday month, I thought I’d toss together a quick list of mom gifts. You can save share it depending on your needs.

Moms work hard.

Get her some fun gifts that will fit her lifestyle.

Because Coffee Makes the World Go Round

  1. No more cold coffee with mom gifts like this! And it’s stainless, so you can add a drop of Peppermint for energy and focus or Thieves to boost her immune system!
https://amzn.to/3nVxK19

Tote all Day, Wine all Night

2. First of all, how cute is this tote? Second of all…is it just me, or would a bottle of wine inside the bag make this the perfect gift?!

https://amzn.to/3plOkHU

Fizz and Relax

3. Help your favorite mom unwind with an invitation to her bathtub! Pair this with Young Living toxin-free Stress Away bath bombs, and you’ll have put together a wonderful gift!

https://amzn.to/38ChWKl

The Mom that Runs Cold

4. We’re at home a lot right now, and in the winter being cozy is key. Try these Acorn slippers that are super warm yet durable and cute! Tuck some yummy tea inside with a cute mug to complete the gift!

https://amzn.to/37QEeJa

Mom on the Go!

5. Moms do it all. Run the errands, clean the house, educate the kids, and play taxi. Gifting her a great pair of comfy shoes would be amazing! Add this Calm CBD Roller to help her hold it all together!

https://amzn.to/2WOjs6J

Massage Her Cares Away

6. Hours bent over kids, running here and there, and keeping the house together leaves Mom’s muscles in need of some care. Try this unbelievably thoughtful gift to knock out the soreness, and be sure to pair it with Relaxation Massage Oil.

https://amzn.to/2WOjs6J

The Culinary Mom

7. Got a mama who loves all things food? This fruit-infused water bottle and a culinary kit will be something she’ll love getting any time of year!

A Beautiful Mama

8. For the mom that’s got it together, this manicure set and toxin-free makeup will go well together!

I would love it if someone got me these because they’re usually the last thing I’d buy in my busy list for the family!

The Cozy Homebody Mama

9. Okay…this is totally me. I’d love these gifts, so if you’re reading this and you’re my people…hint hint…wink wink. 🙂

First of all, fleece-lined leggings...whaaa? One in every color, please!

Throw in a bottle of Gratitude to put in my diffuser, and I’d be one happy girl!

The Fit Mama

10. Every fit mom could use a cooling towel like this one, some non-slip headbands, and the world’s best CBD Muscle Rub for recovery!

https://amzn.to/3rwE9Cm

Last But Certainly Not Least

Moms are the gatekeepers of their home.

One gift that you can be 100% sure she’d love is a Young Living membership. With no minimum purchases, you can get her a kit to start her off right.

Let her know your friend Andrea will take great care of her and each month she orders, she’ll get a laminated recipe card to make life easier.

Click here to get her started!

Mom gifts can be hard to figure out, so this list will make your time shopping much easier for a present you know she'll love!

Filed in: Emotions + Mental Health, Men's + Women's Care, Toxin-Free Home • by Andrea •

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Easy Deodorizing Spray

While I love my Thieves Household Cleaner and Thieves Spray for pre-made, easy deodorizing spray, this one is a way to stretch your oils and put them to good use!

Where Can You Use It?

The kitchen and bathroom are often sources of odors and bacteria, but you can also use this to freshen up linens, closets, drawers, shoes, pet crates, and storage bins!

The Quick Deodorizing Spray DIY

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 drops Rosemary
  • 4 drops Lemon
  • 2 drops Eucalyptus Globulus
  • 4 drops Lavender
  • 32 oz distilled (or otherwise purified) water
  • 32 oz. spray bottle

DIRECTIONS

  1. Fill the spray bottle with water first then add in oils.
  2. Mix deodorizing spray by shaking.

Why Young Living Oils?

  1. The only option for pesticide-free plants (yes, this includes organic pesticides!)
  2. Zero synthetics added.
  3. Zero fragrance added.
  4. You can see all of this with your own two eyes when you travel to any of the farms around the world.

Need Young Living Oils at Discount?

Click here.

From there, you can choose how you’d like your discount to look.

I’ll message you a welcome, add you to my education group, and you’ll be up and running.

From there, you’ll receive a newsletter and laminated recipe card for each month you order to help you get started strong.

Need extra help?

Reach out! I’d love to hear from you! My email is andrea@graceblossoms.com.

Happy spritzing!

This easy deodorizing spray is great for anywhere in your home and will be a simple addition to your toxin-free home.

Filed in: Natural Remedies + Immune Function, Safe Home, Toxin-Free Home • by Andrea •

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Easy Natural Laundry Freshener

This super simple and healthy natural laundry freshener will be the best thing you'll do for your laundry and your family's health!

Easy, natural laundry freshener will make your family healthier.

This article will share three of my favorites.

1. Laundry Freshener Quick DIY

There is nothing new about the idea of scented laundry.

Our ancestors used to dry their clothes on rosemary or lavender bushes to scent them.

It was also popular to lay sprigs of lavender between the clean linens in cupboards to keep them smelling fresh.

Unfortunately companies have turned this beautiful practice into a toxin-laden dryer sheet we think we can’t live without.

Gratefully, we can!

Enjoy this simple DIY from The Essential Oils Reference Guide:

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 drops Lavender or Lemon essential oil
  • 2 drops Tea Tree essential oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Add ingredients to a dryer ball or wash cloth and toss into the dryer with your clothes.

2. Laundry Detergent Recipe

Want to make laundry detergent for super cheap each month and keep your family safe?

Try this recipe!

We love it!

3. Other Oily Favorites for Laundry

Some of our favorites to add to the laundry also include the Purification blend, Lemon, Christmas Spirit, the Thieves blend, and the Joy blend.

With 300 drops in each 15mL bottle, you can see how great this stretches.

It’s so easy to avoid the use of toxic and body-harming dryer sheets when you’ve got Young Living in your life!

Why Young Living?

  1. The only pesticide-free essential oils (yes, this includes organic pesticides!)
  2. Zero synthetics added
  3. Zero fragrance added
  4. You can see all of this for yourself when you visit their farms all over the world.

No one else can offer this to you.

Read here to see your options for how to get this goodness in your life!

This super simple and healthy natural laundry freshener will be the best thing you'll do for your laundry and your family's health!

Filed in: Babies + Kids + Pets, Essential Oils, Safe Home, Toxin-Free Home • by Andrea •

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Most Effective Natural First-Aid Spray

This simple and most effective natural first-aid spray is easy to make, stores well, travels great, and has helped our boys a ton!

As a mom to two ornery little boys, it’s important to have an effective first-aid spray on hand.

It needs it to be cost-effective, easy to keep on hand, and it must travel well.

I also want it to be as safe as possible. What’s on the store shelves is full of sketchy synthetics that can harm my boys.

So instead, I toss this together in just a few, quick steps.

Read here about the only choice our family makes for safe lifestyle needs.

Quick DIY

I love this simple DIY from The Essential Oils Reference Guide:

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 drops Lavender
  • 3 drops Tea Tree
  • 2 drops Cypress
  • 8 oz. distilled or otherwise clean water
  • 1 spray bottle
  • Sterile gauze pads with 3 drops of Lavender oil

DIRECTIONS:

  • This first-aid spray is for minor cuts and abrasions. If you have a serious cut or wound, consult your physician.
  • Pour distilled water into spray bottle. Add the drops of essential oils, and shake to mix.
  • Clean all cuts and abrasions thoroughly and then spray the area with the first-aid spray.
  • You may want to cover the area with the sterile gauze to which you have applied 3 drops of Lavender.
  • This application should be repeated 2 times daily as necessary.
  • After 3 days, you should allow the cut or abrasion to be exposed to the air, if possible.

Must Know Info:

I can only suggest Young Living essential oils because:

  1. They’re the only pesticide-free grown essential oil (no, not even organic pesticides)
  2. There are zero synthetics added.
  3. There are no fragrances added.
  4. I can see all this with my own two eyes (and have) by going to the farms all over the world myself.

If you don’t have access to these superior oils from the company that pioneered oils in our country, click here.

Your Support will Look Like…

I’ll reach out to add you into my private group and weekly education texts so you’ll never have to do this alone.

You’ll also be able to message me directly to ask any questions.

Our family hasn’t been the same since we started Young Living.

We’ve completely detoxed our home, and this has lead to wellness beyond what I even knew possible!

This simple and most effective natural first-aid spray is easy to make, stores well, travels great, and has helped our boys a ton!

Filed in: Babies + Kids + Pets, Natural Remedies + Immune Function, Toxin-Free Home • by Andrea •

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Acne’s Dirty Truth Doc’s Won’t Admit

It took me fifteen years to discover acne’s dirty truth.

That’s a heck of a long time to suffer with something unnecessarily.

Seven different doctors, and years of seriously cystic and painful acne.

It wasn’t until I was 37 and on my seventh and last desperate option I finally learned the truth.

If I Hear It’s My Hormones One. More. Time.

Within seconds of dermatologists looking at my skin, they were writing on their prescription pad.

Hormones.

Because the dirty little truth is: that’s as deep as their guess gets.

Why?

Because they’ve figured out ways to manipulate our hormones to make acne go away.

Most of the time.

Until they met me.

Root Cause

It wasn’t until I started to detox my home that I realized I may have a root cause under my “hormonal acne” that docs refused to discuss with me.

When I’d say things like, “What about my acne’s root cause? What’s making my hormones act this way?” they’d either change the subject or just flat out tell me they had no clue.

When I’d suggest we dig in and try to figure it out together, they’d laugh.

Yes, laugh.

One even rolled his eyes.

Seventh Time’s a Charm

What did this seventh doctor do that no one else would do?

He looked at my entire body including emotions, brain function, and spinal alignment.

I took a friend’s suggestion to try a chiropractor who also does functional medicine, and that’s when my world opened up.

Emotions + Overall Health

I’ll break this down more in later posts, but for now, I’ll share that muscle testing, emotional release, supplementation, and spinal adjustments were my path to leaving acne behind.

I’m seven months into my treatment after walking through 15 years of sickness, and I can’t believe how far I’ve come.

Now, I can use my toxin-free maximum strength acne treatment to knock out anything that creeps up before ovulation and my cycle.

I’ve never had my skin look this good.

It’s still not where we’re going to end up, but I cannot believe I’ve come so far!

How to Move Toward Cystic Acne Freedom

The biggest step I took toward health was going toxin free.

This post is a really important read for anyone looking to make things right with their skin.

There's a big problem with how we treat acne today, and it's wrapped up in acne's little secret your doctors won't admit.

Filed in: Skin Care, Toxin-Free Home • by Andrea •

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Guiding Reluctant Readers (with Book Suggestions)

Solid action steps to take with reluctant readers and plenty of book suggestions to get your child on the way to loving books!

While your child may be one of the reluctant readers, remember that we were created to love a story.

This means there’s hope for your child, friend!

We know reading matters because it works our brain, keeping it active and sharp.

It also helps in every other form of learning. It’s a crucial part of education.

In a lot of ways, schools today aren’t set up for lifelong readers.

This article will first share specific ways you can engage your child. Then, you can find specific linked books we’ve used to get our own boys loving to read.

Lead by Example

What if, as the parent, you’re not a reader?

I’d like to say that’s okay, and in some ways it is, but then again…monkey see monkey do is a real thing.

What would you like to learn more about?

What kinds of movies do you tend to enjoy?

This can be great for you as well!

Get to the Library

Head to the library with your child and let them see your vulnerability with the librarian.

Show your child how add reading to your life. It’ll go a long way, I promise.

What if you’re reading all the time and your child could care less?

First, let me say you’re on the right track. Keep it up. Openly read in the same space where they are.

Talk to them about what you’re enjoying or learning in your current read.

Reading is meant to be social, so bringing them into your world will be huge.

Read to Them

No matter their age, read aloud.

My boys were read to from the womb, but their ornery little selves would’ve rather body slammed each other instead of snuggle in to listen.

This former Reading teacher’s heart was broken.

How couldn’t they love it like me?

Mama Took Action!

I started reading books with adventure and ones that were funny right there in the middle of their play.

They acted like they weren’t listening, but over time guess what happened?

Little bottoms scooted in close. Snuggles happened.

They started to love stories.

If you’re wondering if I felt like a lunatic reading aloud to the air at first, yes. Yes, I did.

But it was totally worth it.

Encourage Ownership

Creating your child’s bedroom home library is huge.

They can set up a little bookshelf in a special space, and they are now owners of books!

This is one reason why I love doing the book trail to the tree at Christmas.

Our boys get most of their books from the library, but they have special books in their rooms and they read them over and over and over again!

Leave Books Open Where they Eat

If your kids are like mine, they’re non-stop.

Eating is the only pause point.

So, with the suggestion from a friend, I left picture books open to the most exciting pages.

It wasn’t but minutes until they were pushing the book toward me asking what was going on in the pictures.

Pick Fun Books

To my chagrin, my boys could’ve cared less about Laura Ingalls Wilder.

They didn’t want to hear the stories I was excited to read to them…yet.

I had to look hard for things that interested them, but with one caveat: it had to have a good plot.

Look, no one wants to listen to a story if it doesn’t have some twists and turns. It’s just the way we’re made.

Some books that got their interest right away are still our favorites to reread today.

Some of Our Faves!

  1. The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt

This book cracks me up. My kids, too. Even my husband, who prefers to read about his Ohio State Buckeye solely can get into this one. Heads up: your reluctant readers may start calling you a fuzzy little butt. You’ve been warned.

Solid action steps to take with reluctant readers and plenty of book suggestions to get your child on the way to loving books!
https://amzn.to/3plnorM

2. Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin

The silliness of this one gave us inside jokes about “tummy troubles,” and I never knew if, during a dinner of tacos, one kid would bite into a spicy taco and set the house ablaze.

There’s also a sequel to this one, which builds excitement for reading, a key to lifelong love of stories!

If your family likes these books, you’ll also like the other books by Adam Rubin like Those Darn Squirrels (and sequels) and Robosauce!

Solid action steps to take with reluctant readers and plenty of book suggestions to get your child on the way to loving books!
https://amzn.to/3mQgWHO

3. Dog Man by Dave Pilkey

I vividly remember laughing out loud along with my seven-year-old on the very first page of this book.

That was it. He was hooked.

If your new or reluctant readers love graphic novels, take heart.

It’s a story. It’s text. I may not be the next great American novel, but they’re doing it.

They’re feeling successful.

It matters! Encourage it!

Don’t Stop Here!

This is a series, which was the best of all. Once he had the first one, we were right back at the library grabbing the next one just like it.

This gave me the opportunity to show him other graphic novels like Lunch Lady.

It wasn’t too long (maybe a year?) until those graphic novels weren’t quite enough.

He realized he’d get more meat from a deeper novel.

Solid action steps to take with reluctant readers and plenty of book suggestions to get your child on the way to loving books!
https://amzn.to/37PQjyc

4. Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl

A smaller read aloud with pictures every few pages will be a great step up from the graphic novels.

Please don’t discredit pictures in books.

Until our children can solidify their visualization skills, books with pictures are so helpful to keep interest .

How to Use the Pictures

Use these pictures to your benefit!

Let them look over the picture. Notice things about them alongside your child. Show them you like pictures, too and add in how they’re helping you understand the story.

Fantastic Mr. Fox is a great one because it’s got lots of twists and turns and your child will also be able to feel emotion for a main character.

Roald Dahl is a great one, too because you’ll be able to read other famous books of his like The Witches and James and the Giant Peach.

You can talk about how the same author shows his special author’s craft throughout his books and bonus fun: they’ve got movies!

Solid action steps to take with reluctant readers and plenty of book suggestions to get your child on the way to loving books!
https://amzn.to/3aJhuwv

5. The Prince Warriors by Priscilla Shirer

When your former reluctant readers are ready to tackle his or her own book, Priscilla Shirer writes a book series that my son couldn’t put down.

Better yet, he was pushing them on me the second he’d finish, and held me accountable big time!

“Mama, I’m half way through the second one. Are you almost done with the first?”

He shared this book series with his best buddy (who also loved them), and he was off and running.

Solid action steps to take with reluctant readers and plenty of book suggestions to get your child on the way to loving books!
https://amzn.to/3aRKfHH

In the End

We worked so hard for it.

A full-blown, book-loving kid.

Who still plays the heck out of Minecraft and climbs trees and splashes in creeks.

Whose math, social studies, and science skills improved because of the gradual years of gently guiding him into the love of reading.

Solid action steps to take with reluctant readers and plenty of book suggestions to get your child on the way to loving books!

Filed in: Schooling • by Andrea •

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Deep Cleaning Calendar

It recently hit me that if I created a monthly deep cleaning calendar that I could avoid those long days of cleaning I hate so much.

I’m not going to put anything in Sundays.

We rest on Sundays and spend time with family and go to church.

At the end of the day we’ll straighten up for an easy start to the week.

We also don’t do deep cleaning on Saturdays. They’re for running around, hanging out, or house projects.

Get your deep cleaning calendar free printable:

Week 1 Calendar

Monday: Wash Floors (this is the best household cleaner ever!)/ or shampoo carpets

Tuesday: Scrub the tubs/showers (here’s how to make it quick and simple!)

Wednesday: Oven & stove (use this easy scrub)

Thursday: Dusting

Friday: Organize office/bills and paperwork area

Week 2 Calendar

Monday: Tidy up the car

Tuesday: Wipe down cabinets

Wednesday: Wipe down trash cans and put a few drops of Purification on a cotton ball for the bottom.

Thursday: Wipe down walls, especially in bedroooms and high-traffic areas

Friday: Wash windows downstairs

Week 3 Calendar

Monday: Wash windows upstairs

Tuesday: Organize and wipe out pantry (loving these clear bins!)

Wednesday: Wipe out and organize fridge

Thursday: Wipe down baseboards

Friday: Vacuum under furniture

Week 4 Calendar

Monday: Tidy up junk drawer(s)

Tuesday: Wipe down/clean out washer and dryer (vents/traps, etc)

Wednesday: Organize coats/gloves/jackets area

Thursday: Wipe down lights/light fixtures

Friday: Organize bedroom closet/clothes. If it’s the change of a new season, donate any not worn the season before (have you tried Give Back Box?).

Tips for Using Your Cleaning Calendar

  1. Print out and laminate it
  2. Post in the home where everyone can see what needs done to pitch in as a team
  3. Pre-make any DIYs for the month to make the time a breeze
  4. Get the right tools
  5. Listen to some jams…makes it more enjoyable. 🙂

Getting the Safest Cleaning Products Ever

Read here about all of your options and read here about why it’s the only safe choice out there!

The deep cleaning calendar with free printable that you've been waiting for. This will make keeping a clean home a cinch!

Filed in: Toxin-Free Home • by Andrea •

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Diffuser Blends for the New Year

What diffuser blends for the new year are you most excited about using in your home?

Before digging in, this is a must-read about quality and safety when choosing oils!

Snuggle Up Diffuser Blend

It’s super chilly out there!

This blend would be amazing in your diffuser curled up with a good book.

Northern Lights Black Spruce is amazing for those winter blues. It’s been known to release emotional blocks and helping you support feelings of balance and grounding.

That makes this a special one to diffuse while you’re walking through difficult times.

Peppermint is fantastic for mental focus and for stimulating our brains, which we can use when the dreary days won’t seem to go away. There’s also a brightness to it that is super uplifting in our home on days like that.

Rosemary is fantastic for mental clarity and focus, too.

This is such a cozy yet clean blend that would be great for those work-from-home days.

These diffuser blends are simple, pesticide and synthetic free, immune and respoiratory strengthening, and will brighten your mood and air.

My Year! Diffuser Blend

I love the feeling of a brand new year.

It’s a time when all things are possible and lends itself to making joyful plans with what we’ll do with this trip around the sun.

In this blend, you’ll find a bright and joyful set of oils that will boost your health in the new year.

Ylang Ylang is amazing for fighting off anger, boosting self esteem, and filters out that negative energy that can hinder our plans for the new year.

Tangerine is one we use for happiness, calming, and helping with anxious feelings or nervousness.

Cedarwood is one we use for calming and purifying. A great one to use in the new year to knock out any old yucky feelings and usher in joy!

These diffuser blends are simple, pesticide and synthetic free, immune and respoiratory strengthening, and will brighten your mood and air.

Fresh Start Diffuser Blend

If there’s any time to clean out the house and start fresh it’s January 1st!

This blend will help purify, kick synthetic fragrance, and boost your family’s health.

Lemongrass promotes mental awareness and purifies. It’s got a crisp smell to it, too!

Lime strengthens the immune and respiratory systems. That’s super helpful in the new year since we’re always fighting off one bug or another during germ season.

Purification blend disinfects the air and neutralizes mildew, cigarette smoke, and any funky odors you’ve got going on in the house.

Spearmint is another oil that opens and releases emotional blocks and brings about a feeling of balance and lasting sense of well-being.

If this kinds of emotional support talk from essential oils is new to you, it would be helpful to look up what the oils do in your limbic system.

There’s some seriously amazing science going on with your emotions at the cellular level.

You won’t regret looking into what you can do for your emotional and mental health.

These diffuser blends are simple, pesticide and synthetic free, immune and respoiratory strengthening, and will brighten your mood and air.

Do You Have Pesticide and Synthetic Free Oils?

How do you know if they’re both?

Your oil company will have to prove that they don’t spray their plants with any chemicals.

They’ll also have to show you that they don’t add anything synthetic.

Gas chromatography doesn’t show this.

Labels certainly don’t show this.

You’ve got to ask the company yourself.

The only one I’ve been able to find is Young Living.

You can see your options and all Young Living offers here.

These diffuser blends are simple, pesticide and synthetic free, immune and respoiratory strengthening, and will brighten your mood and air.

Filed in: Diffuser Blends, Toxin-Free Home • by Andrea •

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A Praying Life

Paul E. Miller’s A Praying Life has been one of my all-time favorite reads.

In this post, I’ll dig into what makes it so special.

Part 1: Learning to Pray Like a Child

Had I read this years ago, I may have rolled my eyes at this section.

However, now that I watch my boys trust in Jesus in such a pure way, this section hit me like a ton of bricks.

It goes into how we talk to our Father, how to be helpless (my least favorite and therefore very important for me to read).

It also talks about crying to God and how all this can help us bend our hearts more toward Him.

I struggle with this, friends.

After reading this section, I felt such an immediate closeness with God like never before. It was so encouraging I just couldn’t put this book down after it!

Part 2: Learning to Trust Again

It’s like this hit on all my weaknesses.

Wow.

I have such trust issues, but never thought I’d been off on how I trust God.

I mean…He’s God.

How would I not trust Him?

I saw the tiny hidden cynic inside me during this section, and it’s changed how I view things forever.

Part 3: Learning to Ask Your Father

How I struggle with this!

What’s okay to ask?

What’s not?

These chapters cover what we can do, especially with these extravagant promises like asking and receiving that Jesus says again and again.

This also covers surrender.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned during some of my toughest seasons, it’s that surrender is key. I learned so much in this section, too.

Part 4: Living in Your Father’s Story

This part was fascinating.

I knew this life was God’s story. HIStory.

However, was I watching for it?

I couldn’t.

I was too wrapped up in being self-sufficient and watching my own story unfold.

As I’d read a little before bed, I’d go to sleep praying and thinking on how God’s story is different than mine.

It was overwhelming.

Amazing.

Exciting.

Part 5: Praying in Real Life

I can be such a black-and-white thinker. Very vertical in thought.

Logical.

So this section of application was the one I was longing for, and it definitely did not disappoint!

There are specific prayer tools and free resources for us to dig into.

He even gives us many of his own examples redacting some of the more private parts, yet still opening up enough to show us how he does it.

Final Thoughts on A Praying Life

My favorite part of it all was how he tied his personal stories and his reliance on scripture into the book.

He shows how he and Jill (his wife) have been utterly dependent on God throughout their marriage and through raising children.

This was not only part of the draw of the book but also super encouraging to me in my own life right now.

I highly suggest Paul E. Miller’s A Praying Life.

In this Christian book review: A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller, we look into each section, so you can see why it should be your next read!

Filed in: Walking • by Andrea •

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Kids’ Winter Boredom Busters

These kids’ winter boredom busters will make your time during the cold months much easier.

We homeschool, so having lots of fun ways to engage the kids that aren’t electronic is key to survival.

I’ll break them into groups, so you can pick and choose or look into what fits your family best.

Games

Some of our boys’ (9 and 7 as I write this) favorite games are the ones they come back to time and time again.

We have all kinds of family games laying around. However, the ones I added are those they can play together easily without adult help.

Everything in this post is linked to make your life easier!

  1. Chinese Checkers
  2. Stratego
  3. Chess Teacher Board
  4. Mastermind
  5. Ticket to Ride
  6. Jenga
  7. Sorry
  8. Trouble
  9. Clack
  10. Connect 4

STEM Boredom Busters

Our boys have really enjoyed these games that not only entertain, but also keep their brains working!

  1. Magnetic Sticks
  2. Magnetic Blocks
  3. Marble Run
  4. Gears Gears Gears!
  5. K’Nex
  6. Lego
  7. Plus Plus Blocks
  8. Zoom Tubes
  9. Lincoln Logs
  10. Gecko Bot

Art

We like to keep bins like these clear ones so the kids can see their options.

Some of the best artsy things we’ve kept around the house that the boys keep coming back to are the following:

  1. Watercolor Easel
  2. Pearler Beads (you’ll need an iron)
  3. Sketch Pads
  4. Paper Airplane Books
  5. Paints + Brushes + Kraft Paper
  6. Kinetic Sand
  7. Mad Matter
  8. Scratch Paper
  9. Sand Art
  10. Paint By Sticker

Indoor Movement

Our kids are usually outside when the weather isn’t so cold they can’t stand it.

However, days like yesterday when it was 17 but felt like -6, they need some fun, physical movement indoors.

These are the ways we get the wiggles out at our house.

  1. Balance Board
  2. Hover Board
  3. Hippity Hop
  4. Hockey
  5. Fort Building
  6. BeyBlades
  7. Magnetic Darts
  8. Indoor Basketball
  9. Mini Trampoline
  10. Jump Rope

Good Reads

It’s always helpful to have some go-to books that the kids love so much they read over and over again.

Here’s a list of super affordable books that will keep your kids reading and rereading for years to come!

Final Thoughts on Boredom Busters

I hope these boredom busters for the kids will make your time together fun.

We have slowly built up these in our home over the years, especially during holidays and birthdays.

It’s been so very worth it!

More than 40 kids' winter boredom busters for you to pull out on those extra cold or rainy days or weeks to make your time together fun!

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The Best Deep Clean Tool You Already Have

Look no further for the best deep clean.

The best deep cleaning tool you need is already in your garage.

That’s right.

Your garage.

Grab! That! Drill!

Yep.

Your drill.

Don’t have one?

I like this one because you’ll need both batteries for a good deep cleaning.

It takes about 1.5 hours to charge, so get those going before you start.

I like that this one is light weight. This carrying case makes it easy to keep everything organized and in one spot for when I need to clean again.

The best deep cleaning tool you already have is right in your garage just waiting for you to make it a cleaning star!

Get Your Scrubbers

This set of scrubbers attaches right to your drill!

Don’t know how to attach a drill bit?

No problem!

This quick video shows you how.

The best deep cleaning tool you already have is right in your garage just waiting for you to make it a cleaning star!

The combo of your drill and these scrubbers puts some serious oomph behind cleaning.

It also makes things much faster.

Just pop one in, and rinse it off when you’re done.

Which scrubber?

The circular scrubbers don’t fit into corners, but the oblong one does.

I really like how big they are. This is what makes deep cleaning so fast.

They cover so much ground and the power behind the drill makes this the best cleaning ever!

Best Deep Clean Scrub

The best scrub for everything (yes, sink, tub, shower, oven, etc!) is right here.

It’s ridiculously easy to throw together and goes a long way.

Don’t let the title fool you: sink scrub is just the beginning of what this powerful little DIY has done for me!

Get the most amazing cleaning that’s the safest in the world here.

The best deep cleaning tool you already have is right in your garage just waiting for you to make it a cleaning star!

Final Thoughts

I’m so grateful to have this combo drill, scrubber set, and household cleaner to make cleaning a breeze.

It’s definitely my least favorite thing to do.

I love this combo and can’t believe I didn’t figure it out sooner.

Happy cleaning! You’ll be so glad you have this in your life!

The best deep cleaning tool you already have is right in your garage just waiting for you to make it a cleaning star!
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100 Kids’ Stocking Stuffers Under $5

It can be tough year after year, so these stocking stuffers under $5 will help!.

I hope this list can make your year easier!

DIY + Building + Artsy

Make Your Own Bracelets

Scratch Art

DIY Flower Magnets

Nose Pencil Sharpener

Design a Wooden Race Car

Dinosaur Scratch Art

Necklace Kit

Water Magic Drawing Mat

Lego Green Bricks Starter Kit

Colorful Hair Extensions for Kids

Camo Pencil Bag

Beads for Crafting

Books + Stickers

Pokemon Bandaids

Secret Decoder Activity Book

Vinyl Stickers

Avengers Sticker Book

Rainbow Unicorn Sticker Pack

Marvel Magnetic Bookmarks

Water Wow Bible Stories

Tape Activity Book

Trucks Coloring Book

3D Sticker Pack

Curious George at the Baseball Game Picture Book

Super Hero Activity Book

Would You Rather EW Edition

Sneezy the Snowman Book

Funny + Fun

Airplane Gliders

Slinky

Sticky Hand

Bear Claw Back Scratcher

Famous Fart Whistle (2 pack)

Flying Rubber Chickens

Food Erasers

Christmas Dollars

Balloon Helicopter

Hot Wheels Car

Stunt Car

Magnifying Glass

Light Up Saucer

Glow in the Dark Sticky Balls (set of 4)

Magic Grow Sea Creatures

Bubble Pop Fidget

SWAT Dog Tags

Echo Microphone

Light Show Stick

Liquid Motion Bubbler

Silicone Slap Bracelet

Expanding Water Beads

Measuring Tape

Voice Changer

Fake Spiders

Stretchy String

Whistle Spinner

Stuffed Hippo

Colorful Abacus

Rubber Band Koosh Ball

Mini Kaleidoscope

Solar Powered Ant Toy

Flashlight Projector

Glow-in-the Dark Yo-Yo

Bacon & Eggs Socks

Magic Growing Christmas Tree

Football Player Toothbrush

Crazy Paws Socks

Games

Magic Puzzle

Old Maid

Rock Paper Scissors Card Game

Christmas Travel Tic Tac Toe

Brain Teaser Puzzle

Speed Cube

Go Fish Alphabet

Dinosaur Hand-Held Water Game

Boom Racket Badmiton Set

Jax

Wooden Brain Teaser Puzzle

Crocodile Game

Jump Rope

Pretend Play

Playfoam Robots

Owl Change Purse

Jewelry Temporary Tattoos

Puffy Sticker Farm

Puppy Key Chain (set of 4)

Mermaid Sequin Purse

Leather Wrap Bracelet Purple & White

Metallic Scrunchies (set of 8)

Magnetic Fishing Rod

Wooden Castanets (set of 2)

Cops & Robbers Action Set

Neon Whistle

Light Up Flashing Sword

Pretend Play Blood Pressure Cuffs

Prank Camera

Puppy Stuffed Plush

Magnetic Rings

Fairy Wand

Mini Diggers

Dinosaur to Car Transformation Toys

Nesting Dolls

Stocking Stuffers Final Thoughts

Hopefully you can save this and share it for others for many Christmas seasons to come!

Need some Christmas gift ideas?

Click here to see what our kids have absolutely loved!

Here's the best 100 kids' stocking stuffers that all fall under the $5 mark that your kids will love for Christmas!
Here's the best 100 kids' stocking stuffers that all fall under the $5 mark that your kids will love for Christmas!

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A New Generation: Rising Up to Be Well

Each generation tries to gift their kids a better life. Our generation may be the first to get it all wrong.

From birth, our parents made trade school, college, or some form of secondary education was our top priority .

We’ve handled with those gifts in our own ways.

We reaped those rewards (or paid heavily for them).

But to gift our kids the same, is putting them so far out in left field, they may never get a chance to play ball.

However, it may not be for the reason you’re imagining.

Why We’re So Off Base

For decades upon decades, we’ve been told schooling is the only way to get ahead.

However, at closer inspection, take a look at what this generation has that their dial-up parents didn’t.

They’re dripping with information. Lousy with it.

They carry it in their pockets for crying out loud.

Yet we still harp at them that this is it. The one thing that will make or break them.

We have to sound absolutely crazy. They get that education is important. It’s common knowledge to this generation. Common. Knowledge. Nothing to pass along, friend.

They get it.

Meanwhile, cancer rates are soaring, diseases are running rampant, and obesity is a sickness a huge amount of Americans have denied is even a problem.

How in this world do we expect our children to become adults that can use their education if they’re too sick to show up to a job?

What Needs Fixing

The main issues are hard to see. Like…really hard to see.

Why?

Every other commercial on the television is pushing the problems and treating them like gifts.

The main issues we need to resolve for our kids are:

1. Food

You’ve heard the old adage: food is medicine.

That’s no joke.

Prepackaged “healthy” foods are immediately unhealthy.

Pesticide-sprayed fruits and vegetables are flat out proven to have less nutrition than organic and chemical free produce.

Our children drink more sugar in one beverage than they should consume in an entire day.

Yet we’re surprised when we see the charts shouting at us that we’re sicker than ever…

The only way around this is to find chemical-free and organic farms that we can buy from to bring costs down. To budget in organics just like we do a cell phone bill.

If you’re reading this in the Dayton, Ohio area or you’d just like to see some great examples, visit Three Trees Farm or Eat Food For Life. Read their websites and about their practices.

This education is priceless.

2. Lifestyle Products

We were shocked at how many “safe” products were full of synthetics, fragrances, and pesticides.

How can companies get away with this?

We keep buying it!

We’ve got to look into what we put on our body and in our air, friends!

This is dire. And I do mean DIRE.

The average American home is up to five TIMES more toxic than the most populated and industrialized cities!

It’s no wonder the cause of 95% of cancers is toxins.

Every single hour of burning a candle in your home is the same, toxicologists say, as smoking a cigarette. 

Imagine putting a cigarette in your baby’s mouth.

What do we expect when detergents and soaps marked cancerous and hormone disrupting are marketed to children?

Dependency on Medicine

I could talk about this and the lifestyle products for hours, but I’ll be brief.

Somehow we’ve forgotten that medicine is a LAST RESORT.

Somewhere in the last twenty years we decided that popping a pill or dropping acetaminophen in our kids’ mouths every time their temperature goes above 99 degrees is fixing the problem.

Please. We have to stop. Now.

Don’t you see?

If you fix the food and lifestyle products issue and you use Young Living to work home remedies then you WON’T NEED THE MEDICINE!

But instead, we toss aside those little square side effects pamphlets assuming that our docs wouldn’t prescribe them to us if those effects weren’t like…the freak accidents, right?

But what you’re not reading (and what your doctor isn’t telling you) is all the little things that are happening to your body every time you take something you could fix naturally.

All those things you did to your body and passed on to your child that they’ll genetically pass on to theirs.

Remember who makes a LOT of money from every prescription or synthetic medicine labeled “natural” the next time you head into your local drug store.

You have a decision to make. A gift to give.

And I get it.

I was afraid to throw the aspirin and acetaminophen away until Young Living proved itself for a year.

But I do urge you to make the decision sooner than later, friends.

Where to Start

I’d love to tell you to go out and buy all the white labeled stuff at the store and make yourself a new clean home with a Target cart full of new bottles, but I can’t.

I know because I tried it myself, and it didn’t work. Here’s why.

Step one is to go here .

Get started with making the changes bit by bit.

Need ideas for what to get first?

What to Get

  1. CLEAN YOUR AIR: get a diffuser (I suggest the Desert Mist)
  2. CLEAN YOUR LAUNDRY: grab the Thieves Laundry Detergent. It dilutes out to 16 bottles and you’ll get the recipe when I add you to our Facebook community.
  3. CLEAN YOUR EVERYTHING ELSE: Thieves Household Cleaner is 29 bottles in one. You can get rid of EVERY. SINGLE. CLEANER. IN. YOUR. HOME. No, this isn’t a joke. Yes, it kills the germs. We’ve done it for 4 years. I’d not beat my head against a wall for four years if it didn’t work like a charm…hello!
  4. SET UP A LOYALTY BOX: this will give you a % back on each monthly box you get. You’ll choose what goes in (think oils for remedies and prevention, personal care/toiletries, makeup, supplements, CBD, etc) and remember, most all dilute out to save you tons. What you can’t dilute, you can use your % back to get for free!

YOU CAN DO THIS!

Set small goals for yourself each month.

  1. What can you swap out at the store for a Young Living product?
  2. What can you buy organic this week instead of conventional?

Living on a budget?

You’ll be shocked by how much money is left over for organics when you take out pop/soda, cookies, chips, and prepackaged snacks and stop running to the pharmacy and turn to oils instead.

This will be the most rewarding gift you’ve ever given your family.

When your children are reaping the rewards as adults and teaching their children, your grandbabies, how to create a home the right way, you’ll be so very glad you read this, took action, and never looked back.

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Why You Should Do a Book Trail Christmas Morning

What’s a Book Trail?

I got the idea of a book trail from my friend years ago, and it’s been a hit ever since!

A book trail is a line of books going from your child’s bedroom leading them to the tree Christmas morning.

Why do One?

Building your home’s library is key to your child’s education.

The journal Research in Social Stratification and Mobility stated that, “Growing up in a home with 500 books would propel a child 3.2 years further in education, on average, than would growing up in a similar home with few or no books.”

The excitement of Christmas morning puts books in a fun light.

Where reading can quickly grow to be a chore with the frustration that can tag along with homework and learning to read, these books are special and chosen especially for your child.

What Books Should You Get?

Books of high interest.

Too often when I taught, I had sad conversations with my 8th graders’ parents about how they once loved reading but lost it somehow.

Then they’d tell me that not only did their child hate reading, but he also refused to read books at “his level.”

Let’s look at these Christmas books a little differently.

These tree trail picks are the fun books.

The who cares what “level” I’m at choices.

They’ll get there, friend, but first we have to draw them in.

Open their eyes to the wonderful world they can find between the pages of a book that speaks to them.

In fact, I’d even argue we can nudge your child toward his or her “level” while keeping interest high!

Where to Get Good Quality Books

We like Usborne books because they’re easy to browse for the kinds of books we like.

Our boys are really into adventure, dogs, and inventing right now, and Usborne has it all!

I especially love this for the tree’s trail of books because I can find SO MANY for around $5 that have been super popular with our kids!

You can click here to go directly to their site.

Final Thoughts

I’d love to hear all about how the trail goes for your family if you choose to do one this year!

What books have your children loved?

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Top 10 Christmas Gifts Our Kids Have LOVED 2020

Let’s end the craziest year with some ideas for under the tree. These are the top 10 Christmas gifts our kids have loved 2020 style!

Electric Scooter

This Mongoose Electric Scooter is only $85, which was great for kids at an age where they don’t always take the best care of their outdoor toys.

LEGO Minecraft

I don’t know about your kids, but mine are obsessed with Minecraft, so this LEGO set was perfect for a Christmas morning build! $32

Chinese YoYo

Have you seen what these things can do?! Our kids are excited to learn how to play with this Chinese YoYo. $12.99

Unicorn Pillow Kit

After seeing my niece’s reaction to this Unicorn Pillow Kit, I’ve got to suggest it for this Christmas! $24.95

Pogo Stick

The one toy my kids played with at friends’ homes this year over and again was a pogo stick. Thankfully I found this one for a reasonable price! $52.99

Throw Throw Burrito Dodgeball Game

I could just imagine us throwing these at each other and the laughter and fun memories we’ll make, so I scooped up Throw Throw Burrito for under the tree. $24.99

Balance Board

I’ve got one wiggly homeschooler, and another who is a kinesthetic learner. I figured this balance board could be especially useful in our home and even double as a workout for Mama! $21.99

Mini Retro Arcade

This mini retro arcade has been the kids’ favorite this past year! It has made long car rides a cinch! $28.88

Make Your Own Markers Set

This Marker Design Studio set is going to be a favorite this year. They’ve been asking for it most of the year! $14.99

Green Machine

Our kids think this thing is the BEST! I would’ve never thought a trike like the Green Machine would be so popular with kids this age, but here we are! $200

Merry Christmas!

I hope this roundup will be useful to you!

What did you get for your kids that you’re really excited for them to receive?

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Middle School Book List FREE DOWNLOAD

FREE DOWNLOAD: middle school book list

Middle School Book List

One struggle parents had every year I taught was where to get a book list for their teen.

They’re at such a different and unique age.

This age range needs more in-depth books than elementary offered.

They need less mature books than high school requires.

So where do you start?

For these reasons, this was such a joy for me to put together for you!

I loved teaching 8th grade Language Arts.

The kids were amazing, and the stack of great reads on my desk were always an ever-expanding tower each year.

Some of the best books I’ve ever read only fell into my possession because a middle school student put it on my desk with a note: read me.

FREEBIE!!

Enjoy this free download!

I was careful to put in a good mixture of books based on what my students chose to conference with me about each year.

These are the books that flew off the shelves and the ones they spoke to each other about naturally.

They’re also the books that didn’t dip into the immature/childish feel.

Both boys and girls will enjoy this list.

Take a second to click on the links for the books that sound interesting.

Some of the books deal with some more serious topics my students found themselves facing.

Some share challenges of being a teen coming of age during a difficult time in history.

Whatever the topic, it’s always best for you to be able to dig in and choose what’s best for your teen with such a wide range of emotions, maturity levels, and understanding in this grade range.

Which Reads??

Drop a comment below to let me know which books interest you most.

Which do you see on the list that your child has already enjoyed?

FREE DOWNLOAD: middle school book list

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Can I REALLY Homeschool?

Can I really do this? 

Should I homeschool? 

Here are three simple ways to help you decide.

1.) Pray About it

When I was feeling an inward nudge to homeschool, I pushed it away. 

How I wish I would’ve prayed from the start!

Once I finally dug into fervent prayer, so many things happened to let me know this was for me. 

I really love this video from Rick Warren about discerning the voice of God. 

2.) Take your home life into consideration.

It only takes a few hours out of your day to homeschool. 

Both working parents and stay-at-home parents do it successfully. 

Small homes and large homes both hold school beautifully. 

The questions you need to ask are:

  • Would this add to an already upturned life causing strife? 
  • Would it settle your family into a more relaxed and enjoyable life?

3.)  Do I have trusted resources? 

  • A good Facebook page, like ours here in Ohio is super helpful. 

It provides information on how to notify your state, how to advance grade levels, and other groups to join in your area.

It’s also a place to connect and ask questions, which can be wonderful, especially when you’re just getting your feet wet.

  • I just started an Instagram account @homeschoolforhigher if you’d like to follow our family’s journey, have read alouds for your kids, mini-lessons, and more free resources.
  • Curriculum can seem overwhelming, but it can actually be quite simple. 

Our family likes The Good and the Beautiful best, but you could choose any you’d like.

Choosing one curriculum to start if you’re feeling overwhelmed can make things easier, too. 

If you’re ready to dig deeper, try this book site. 

FINAL THOUGHTS

I can’t express enough how important these three are in preparation for homeschool.

Can I pray for you in any specific way in your homeschool journey?

What did you find  was most helpful in the beginning? 

If you’re just getting started, what do you feel like you still need to know? 

Let’s chat in the comments below! I’d love to hear all about your homeschooling, wherever you are in the process!

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How to EASILY Add Bible Study to Your School Day

How to EASILY add Bible study to your school day.

How to EASILY Add Bible Study to Your School Day

How to easily add Bible Study to your school day is super important!

I’d love to share with you how we build it into our daily routine.

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Morning Meeting

When the boys (8 and 6) are ready for the day, we sit in our little corner of the play/school room together.

We open our meeting (and school day) with prayer.

The following is our Morning Meeting agenda.

1.Prayer

One of us picks the opening, another the middle, and finally who will close us.

And we pray.

We pray for others, for our day, and we give heaps of thanks.

2. Store Scripture in Our Heart

We have the app “Fighter Verses,” which our church uses to memorize scripture.

I put the verse on a whiteboard we have hanging in the school room.

We listen to the song a few times, reading along with the whiteboard each day until we memorize it.

3. Bible Study

A simple study that’s doable and keeps your kids’ attention helps.

Right now we are using two different studies.

  • 13 Very Cool Stories and Why Jesus Told Them : We like this because it has great explanations for the adult, a short Bible story for the kids, and multiple fun options for activities.
  • The Biggest Story: Helps understand how Jesus is at the center of it all.

4. Bible Journaling

In school, we have children write about their learning so they can synthesize and show deeper understanding.

In this same line of thought, we searched for a way to add Bible journaling to our daily routine.

This free printable is our new favorite.

It was simple to modify for our home’s two very different ability levels.

Our eight-year-old wrote on his own.

Our six-year-old started with answering aloud.

I helped him spell out his thinking in the fewest words possible to minimize frustration in this early stage of writing.

Another modification we do for the longer answering spot at the bottom, is to have our younger son draw his answer.

Final Thoughts

While this morning meeting is also a time to look ahead at the day’s agenda, our main focus is meeting with Jesus and studying the Living Word.

My hope is to teach this early, so as grown men they will start their day this way.

This is the kind of leaders of the home, sons of God, and citizens I pray our little meetings create in the long run.

How to EASILY Add Bible Study to Your School Day

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Free Homeschool Resources

As a former public school teacher and now homeschool mom, I’d love to share some free family resources.

I believe these will be super helpful in breaking up your day as well as helping you all enjoy this time together.

1.Your Home Won’t Be a Mini-Public School

It can’t be.

So, when your kids are done with their work hours before the normal 7 hours they’d typically spend at school, don’t panic.

You’d be shocked at how much time is lost in a school day to transitions, waiting for other kids to finish, lecture, questions, bathroom breaks, lunch, recess, interruptions, packing up for classes/ end of the day, and more.

You don’t have to worry they’ll backslide as long as you’re reading, writing, and practicing math every day (like you’re used to in summer and on breaks in small bits).

However, those seven hours can feel long, especially with siblings who aren’t used to being together all day.

To break up the day and enhance their learning experience, here are some links you can use for free:

FREE Resources for Kids Home During COVID-19

2.A Quick Morning Meeting will Save Your Day

Our boys get ready for the day and make their beds then have breakfast as their morning routine.

It’s that first sense of accomplishment that prepares us for the day.

We then have a “morning meeting,” to do Bible study, pray, and have a quick briefing on how the day will go.

Here they can know when they can expect screen time.

They can also ask any questions they might have.

Please don’t make the same mistake I did when I began homeschool and do a hard and fast schedule.

It likely won’t stick, especially with littles.

Then you’ll be left feeling frustrated, they’ll be defeated, and it just doesn’t have to be that hard.

It’s okay if they learn without a strict structure because each kid’s work is different and requires different timing.

Roll with it. I promise. You’ll be glad you did.

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3.Breaks will Keep You Sane

Remember, breaks are a normal thing for people to want.

Taking some time to play, take a walk, or even setting a timer to let them do whatever they want for 20-30 minutes every hour will keep everyone happier!

4.When it’s NOON and They’re Done

When school is over before noon, and you’re wondering how to keep the kids (and you) from losing it, here are some things that don’t exactly look like learning but are actually really working your kids’ brains a TON:

  • playing, especially outside (we LOVE this Flying Squirrel!)
  • baking
  • playing games (here are our favorites!)
  • listening to music new and old
  • drawing (SO many step-by-steps on YouTube)
  • snuggling up and watching one of the TONS of educational and amazing things on Netflix for learning
  • watch a musical
  • check out a nature documentary
  • coloring
  • climbing trees
  • jumping on the trampoline
  • making up a song
  • playing pretend with a sibling
  • just doing something they are passionate about
  • learning a new skill
  • FaceTiming friends
  • going for a hike at a local park
  • going for a scavenger hunt

5.Asking What THEY Want to Learn

They may not know what to do with this question since it’s not how regular school works, but you may be surprised at how this pans out.

Take paper (butcher works great) and tape it to the wall for each kid.

Have them write or draw something they’ve always wondered, wanted to know, or had an itch to learn.

THEN allow them, within the budget, of course, the ability to search, learn, try, and FAIL then try again.

The biggest way to make sure they succeed in this learning is to quite frankly…butt out.

Let them make royal mistakes, even if they’re obvious.

That’s learning, my friend! You and I do it every day!

See yourself as a mentor not a teacher who has all the answers.

The boys never cease to amaze me during personal project time. Enjoy!

Final Thoughts

I know this can be stressful in the beginning.

But there is light at the end of that tunnel.

And it’s full of laughter and memories. Welcome to homeschool!

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These free family resources for a new homeschool break down how to get the most out of these super flexible days!

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Healthy Home Makeover

A truly healthy home makeover is easy with Thieves Bundle .

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Why Young Living?

Young Living never sprays pesticides on their plant material.

They never use synthetics in their over 600 lifestyle products.

No one else can make both of these claims.

A healthy home requires synthetic-free, pesticide-free, and fragrance-free!

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What’s in the Thieves Bundle?

  • Thieves® 15-ml (Immune and respiratory BOOST!)

A dietary supplement, Thieves Vitality is a powerful essential oil blend.

It may help support healthy immune function and contribute to wellness.

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Free from fluoride, synthetic dyes, and preservatives.

This essential oil toothpaste boasts a minty-fresh flavor for long-lasting fresh breath.

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Formulated with naturally derived ingredients.

Thieves mouthwash is effective.

It doesn’t using alcohol, synthetic dyes, or artificial flavors.

A healthy home makeover ever in one simple way and one big lifestyle change that will make your life simpler and more cost effective!

2 Thieves® Household Cleaner (safest cleaner; read here to see 50 of my favorite uses)

Combines naturally derived, plant-based ingredients.

Thieves Cleaner provides exceptional home cleaning and purifying power.

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An effective alternative to soaps that have synthetic chemicals.

2 Thieves® Spray

Thieves Spray is a portable cleaning spray.

This is ideal for purifying small surfaces.

It can be used on doorknobs, handles, toilet seats, and more.

3 Thieves® Hand Sanitizer

Get clean hands anytime, anywhere with Thieves® Waterless Hand Sanitizer.

Thanks to its compact size, it’s great for work and travel.

It is the only hand sanitizer without harmful ingredients.

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This essential oil blend is a distinct mix of vanilla and Lime.

It includes the following:

-Copaiba

-Lavender,

-Cedarwood

The blend creates a natural calm you’ll love.

AromaGlideâ„¢ Roller Fitment

Turn any oil bottle into a roller bottle for convenience and to stretch your oils!

These fit on top of both 5mL and 15mL bottles.

We love reusing our old essential oil bottles this way!

Thieves® Mints

No artificial sweeteners, dyes, or preservatives.

Thieves Mints are a choice you can feel good about.

Created with Young Living’s Thieves essential oil blend.

Thieves Mints come in a small container, so it’s great to take on the go!

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2 NingXia Red® 2-oz. samples

Infused with Lemon, Orange, Yuzu, and Tangerine essential oils.

NingXia Red is a delicious daily supplement.

It includes juices and extracts from superfruits.

These include aronia, plum, blueberry, pomegranate, and Ningxia wolfberries.

This delicious supplement packs a big punch.

It supports eye health, cellular function, and energy levels.

Only 2–4 ounces twice daily to support overall wellness.

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