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Finding Your Sunshine: Building a Community You Love

Christine Kelley, March 27 2024

Remember the time you moved across the country with two little ones, and the biggest worry was them feeling lonely? Yeah, me too. We traded Maryland winters for Florida sunshine, but friendships weren't exactly part of the beach package. Fast forward three years, and guess what? We have an incredible community! Not only did our Maryland crew...

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Well-being

Joy in the Whirlwind

Christine Kelley, February 7 2024

What a rollercoaster ride this past year has been for our little family! In July of 2021, we took the plunge and decided to embark on a 7-month family adventure in Florida. Blame it on Covid, or thank it, because for the first time in years, my husband was working 100% remotely, making the timing work out just right. Admittedly, the move felt...

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Embracing the Unconventional: Our Unexpected Journey into Homeschooling

Christine Kelley, January 31 2024

One question that often comes my way as a homeschool mama is, "How did you end up homeschooling?" Both my husband and I followed the traditional path of attending both public and private schools. The idea of homeschooling had never crossed our minds; in fact, my husband wasn't initially on board with the idea of me being a stay-at-home

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The Calling

Christine Kelley, November 15 2023

At least a few times a month I get a message from at least a couple of people saying something like this “ I want to homeschool, but I don’t know where to start.”  “I want to homeschool but, I am so nervous” “I am not happy with our school experience but, I’m just not sure I can homeschool.” I am here to tell you, that you can do it!  Yes, it...

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Well-being

5 Earth-Shattering Insights Discovered During My Unforeseen Journey

Christine Kelley, November 10 2023

For most of my life, I staunchly believed that the outdoors wasn’t my cup of tea. Dirt, creepy crawlies, and anything remotely untamed were things I actively avoided. Nature and I were like oil and water, or so I believed. Yet, as fate would have it, my encounter with the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge drastically altered this perception and...

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homemaking

Homemaking Looks Like…

Christine Kelley, November 7 2023

My mom, oh, she's truly something special. From the moment I was born until this very day, our home has been a masterpiece of love and warmth. It astounds me to think back on my childhood, where every holiday and change of season was accompanied by a beautifully decorated house. I can still picture it, a sanctuary of cleanliness and serenity,...

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