Simple Reflections

A simple place that I share things about our home school life, motherhood, parenting, organization and marriage. Hopeful our stories can bless and encourage.
The Daily Rhythm
The Daily Rhythm
Simply routines and daily rhythm is important. I can’t stress this enough. With seven children, a bustling household, mothering, homeschooling, and small business to manage, daily routines are critical for... Read more...
Homesteading in the Suburbs : Bloom where you are planted
Homesteading in the Suburbs : Bloom where you are planted
Gideon with his Granma Yes! That is a thing! We live in the cute little town and for whatever reason, it hasn't worked out for our family to live out our... Read more...
Family Devotionals (Part 1)
Family Devotionals (Part 1)
Family devotional is something that our family gathers to do almost every night. This time is so important to us! We value opening up our Bibles, and getting everyone involved.... Read more...
Our Homeschooling Journey
Our Homeschooling Journey
Thought I would share our story in how we came to homeschool.  Dreaming that I had homeschooled from the beginning but also realizing this is the journey God put us... Read more...
Bullet Journal/Planner
Bullet Journal/Planner
I needed to find a planner where I could put everything in ONE PLACE!!! I needed it to hold" Calendar Pages Year At a Glance Money Savings Goals Homeschool Planning... Read more...
Saying Goodbye (for now)
Saying Goodbye (for now)
Time to fly the coop I can't even seem to find words to write this post.  Two of our young men kids are ready to head out of our house.... Read more...
2023-2024 School Year
2023-2024 School Year
Our Style I'd say we lean more toward a Charlotte Mason inspired education. It is a gentle and peaceful approach that helps us in our unhurried way of life.  Charlotte... Read more...
Summer Reading
Summer Reading
Our current chapter books that we are doing this Summer. We hope to continue with the Little House Series We do take a Summer Break and normally start back up... Read more...
Notebook for Homeschool
Notebook for Homeschool
We started in the beginning of the school year note-booking as we learn.  We were using GatherRound homeschool curriculum (which I do love), but I was noticing stacks of units... Read more...
Margin
Margin
This Time of year I always get to thinking about slowing down and enjoying the season. This thought brings me to the topic of margin in our life. Like never... Read more...
Christmas School
Christmas School
I love the Christmas season. My goal is for this season to be a time to slow down even more than usual. My goal is for us to try to... Read more...
Yoto Players
Yoto Players
Last year our family discovered the Yoto Player. This is a smaller audio device designed ideally for kids that allow them to listen to audio books and music. We purchased... Read more...
Books
Books
One of my favorite times as a mother is getting to sit with my kids on the couch and read books. We have been doing this every day since my... Read more...
Routines
Routines
We have found over the years, that our children benefit greatly from structure and routine. Having these disciplines in place gives them a sense of stability. Finding ways to keep... Read more...
Our Love Story
Our Love Story
We are totally in love, and fall more and more in love every single day! God has blessed us with a wonderful marriage and happy family! 23 years (September 2022)... Read more...
Simplicity
Simplicity
I have been thinking about the word "simplify" a lot lately. I'm reminded of my dad and how he was a simple guy. My dad was not a man of... Read more...