faith

What Is Lament? Understanding Ash Wednesday and the Gift of Honest Prayer

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent ,a season in the Christian calendar that invites us into reflection, repentance, and remembering our need for God. I didn’t grow up observing Ash Wednesday. In fact, I never even heard much about it. But as I’ve grown older in my faith, I’ve come to deeply appreciate… Continue reading What Is Lament? Understanding Ash Wednesday and the Gift of Honest Prayer

Family activity, homeschooling

Free 2026 Winter Olympics Checklist (Printable)

Watching the 2026 Winter Olympics as a family? 🏔️ Grab this FREE printable event checklist with clear checkboxes for every sport — plus a homeschool tie-in page covering geography, science, history, math, and Italian culture. Perfect for: ✔️ Homeschool families ✔️ Family watch parties ✔️ Morning basket activities ✔️ Olympic unit studies 2026_Winter_Olympics_Full_Event_Checklist_Homeschool.pdfDownload

faith, homeschooling, reading, Review

Growing in Faith Together: Why Between Us Has Been a Sweet Part of Our Homeschool Days

Between Us: A 52-Week Devotional Strengthening Faith and Connection Between Moms and Daughters

Goals

Month 2 of 12: Why Staying the Course Is Braver Than Starting

Month 2 of 12: Why Staying the Course Is Braver Than Starting

hiking, Mt.Rainier National Park, pnw, Review, travel

Snowshoeing Mt. Rainier With Kids: Myrtle Falls Trail Guide

Family Snowshoeing Guide: Myrtle Falls at Mt. Rainier

Family activity, Gathered thoughts

Simple Ways to Enjoy Fall Together (Free Autumn Bucket List Inside!)

If you’re ready to make the most of this beautiful season, download your Free Autumn Bucket List below! It’s a fun way to stay intentional and create memories that will last long after the leaves have fallen.

homeschooling

Gathering Words Like Leaves: A Cozy Fall Approach to Sight Words

Ready for more fall fun in teaching? This is such a great way to teach sightwords . It’s hands on and easily works with any season …leaves for fall , trees for Christmas,etc. . Word games give children opportunities to practice their sight words and build mastery while also keeping them engaged and having fun.So… Continue reading Gathering Words Like Leaves: A Cozy Fall Approach to Sight Words

Gathered thoughts

Fall Bucket List 🍁

Make time for some of your favorite Fall activities 🍁.What’s the first thing you’re checkingoff your fall bucket list this year? 🍂

homeschooling

Pumpkin Sight Word Hide & Seek

Pumpkin Sight Word Hide and Seek Game -Creative Teaching

faith, Gathered thoughts, history

Holy Week Wednesday ~ Spy Wednesday

Holy Week Wednesday Holy Week Wednesday .. did you know it’s also known as Spy Wednesday? It is a solemn day in the Christian liturgical calendar, as it marks the beginning of the events leading to the crucifixion of Jesus, which is commemorated on Good Friday. As I read the scriptures this am,I couldn’t help… Continue reading Holy Week Wednesday ~ Spy Wednesday