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    How Much Time Are You Spending On Facebook?

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    Yes, we’re talking about time spent on Facebook today! How much time have you spent on social media today? In yesterday’s blog post we talked about the time we spend […]

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    Why I don’t waste time watching TV And You Shouldn’t Either

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    Why I don't waste time watching TV

    I recently quit watching TV the way I used too. It was sucking all my time and making me unproductive. Now, I am much more selective about what I watch […]

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    My #1 Trick to Identify Time Suckers

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    #1 Trick to Identify Time Suckers

    It is amazing how many time suckers I could identify in my life since I used this one trick I am sharing with you today. This is day 9 of […]

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    Small Things You Can Start Doing Right Now To Make A Difference

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    Small Things You Can Start Doing Right Now To Make A Difference

    In yesterday’s post, we started to take a look at what you can do to live with purpose without getting overwhelmed by tackling too much at once. Today I thought […]

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    Your Purpose Doesn’t Have To Be Huge To Make A Difference

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    Make A Difference

    You can make a difference in this life in so many ways and it doesn’t depend only on doing huge things. When we think about finding our calling or our […]

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    How To Be More Productive With These Super Easy Meal Prepping Tips

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    How To Be More Productive With These 5 Super Easy Meal Prepping Tips

    There is no question that meal planning and meal prepping help you be more productive! They save you time, money, and help you eat healthier at home. As a busy […]

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    Why What You Do For A Living Matters

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    Why What You Do For A Living Matters

    What do you do for a living? That’s a pretty big question, isn’t it? What you do for a living matters. Our job, our career, and how we earn money […]

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    The Connection Between Purpose and Happiness

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    The Connection Between Purpose and Happiness

    Did you know purpose and happiness are connected? When we start to make a difference and live a purpose driven life, something amazing happens. We become happier and more fulfilled. […]

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    Four Questions To Help You Discover Your Purpose In Life

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    What Is Your Purpose? 4 Questions to Help You Discover Your Purpose in Life.

    Want to discover your purpose? Yesterday we talked about the benefits of finding your purpose and today I am sharing 4 questions that will help you to discover your purpose on […]

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    How to Go From Existing To Truly Living Life

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    From Existing To Truly Living Life

    This 30 days challenge is all about going from existing to truly living life with purpose. Today is day 10 of 30 Days to A Life With Purpose. We all […]

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Ana is a wife and homeschool mom of 3 turned into homeschool blogger. She is a Messianic Jewish biblical scholar-in-training, and a passionate Hebrew and Bible teacher. She loves helping homeschool moms to find joy and fulfillment in their homeschool calling. Her goal is to help moms go from stressed to blessed, nurturing a restful homeschooling through a living education, and living a beyond blessed life. Learn More

 
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I still can’t believe I get to wake up in this bea I still can’t believe I get to wake up in this beautiful bedroom, surrounded by trees, every single morning. 🌿 Back in March, I was sobbing as we packed up our home in Florida. We sold and gave away almost everything we owned and moved back to Canada. I didn’t understand why God was asking us to leave. I trusted Him… but I was heartbroken. Honestly, this time I was upset. I was tired of moving and starting again. Tired of uprooting my children. Tired of saying goodbye to friends we wish would never leave behind. This was our fourth international move in 18 years of marriage. We’ve moved more times than I can count, and we’ve started over from scratch at least five times. I mean really from scratch—no savings, no house to sell, no safety net. Just obedience. All of those moves happened because we believed God was calling us somewhere, even when we couldn’t see the reason. This time wasn’t different. But this time, I had my own plans. And God completely wrecked them. (I can hear Him laughing as I write this.) What felt like the end of my plans became the beginning of something so much better than I could have imagined. Isn’t that just like Him? “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord… “You will go out with joy and be led forth with peace… and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.” — Isaiah 55:8–12 Now every morning, I look out these windows and imagine the trees clapping their hands. 🙌🏼🌲 His plans are always better than mine. Even when they begin with tears. Even when they require letting go. Even when I can’t see what He’s doing. One day, you look back and realize He wasn’t taking something good away. He was leading you to something better. ❤️ P.S. The day before we came to see this house I prayed for a view of trees. 😉🙏🏼 #GodsPlan #FaithJourney #HomeschoolMom #TrustGod #homesweethome
There’s something so special about opening fresh b There’s something so special about opening fresh books at the beginning of a new homeschool year. 📚✨ Yesterday I picked up our new Simply Charlotte Mason A Pageant of History: The Middle Ages across the border, and we couldn’t wait to open it and begin this morning! I have a little confession to make… After 14 years of homeschooling and many years of using and loving Simply Charlotte Mason resources, this is actually our first time using their curriculum! I’ve used many of their individual resources over the years, but never their complete curriculum. So when I saw their beautiful new A Pageant of History curriculum—and realized it included high school—I knew this was the perfect time to give it a try. And goodness, I love the format! It is so open-and-go, easy to use, and so beautifully Charlotte Mason. The curriculum brings history to life through rich living books, meaningful narration, and ideas that spark wonderful conversations. @simplycharlottemason thank you! This year, all three of my children are high schoolers, and I couldn’t help but smile as I watched them complete their written narrations today. After years of practicing oral narration, they have become such strong narrators. Now all three are writing narrations 2–5 times each week. It’s a beautiful reminder that these skills grow slowly and naturally through years of practice. People often ask how we homeschool high school in just 2–3 hours a day. It’s not because we’re rushing or doing less. We focus on living books, full attention, meaningful narration, and the ideas that matter most—not endless worksheets and busywork. And the beauty goes far beyond academics. The atmosphere we create, the books we share, and the conversations they spark have brought our family together and helped shape who we are. They have influenced our faith, our character, our relationships, and the way we see the world. If you’re not sure what narration is—or why it is such an important part of a Charlotte Mason education—I wrote a super practical guide to narration and evaluation on my blog. You’ll find the link in my bio. And if you’ve been curious about the new A Pageant of History curriculum from @simplycha
“Education is an atmosphere.” — Charlotte Mason 🤍 “Education is an atmosphere.” — Charlotte Mason 🤍 This is the atmosphere I want my children to remember. A table set with care. Tea in our favorite vintage teacups. A candle flickering. History, art, and meaningful conversation shared together. This morning we began Tea Time Together: The Middle Ages, and our first lesson on the fall of Rome was especially meaningful because we visited Rome last year. As we read about the empire’s decline in 476 AD, we remembered walking through the Roman Forum, standing inside the Colosseum, and overlooking the ancient ruins from Palatine Hill. History felt wonderfully alive. I love how @tea_timetogether slows us down and invites us to notice beauty, ask questions, and enjoy rich conversations together. It’s the perfect companion to our history curriculum this year, helping us experience the Middle Ages instead of simply studying them. These are the mornings that remind me that homeschooling isn’t just about filling our children’s minds—it’s about shaping the atmosphere in which they learn. How do you create an atmosphere of wonder in your homeschool? #CharlotteMason #EducationIsAnAtmosphere #TeaTimeTogether #MorningTime LivingEducation
One of God’s greatest gifts to a family is faithfu One of God’s greatest gifts to a family is faithful grandparents. In a culture that often celebrates independence and youth, Scripture reminds us that wisdom is meant to be passed from one generation to the next. Grandparents don’t just spoil grandchildren—they shape them. Through their stories, prayers, example, and unconditional love, they teach lessons that last a lifetime. They model perseverance, generosity, hospitality, forgiveness, and faithfulness through every season of life. I know this personally. Both of my grandmothers had a profound influence on my life. I spent so much time with them growing up, and I even lived with one of them while attending college. They poured into me in countless ways, and many of the values I hold dear today were first nurtured by their love and example. Sadly, both of my grandfathers passed away from heart attacks when I was still very young. Their time with me was short, which makes me treasure even more the years I shared with my grandmothers. Now, watching our own children build beautiful relationships with their grandparents is one of my greatest joys. They are learning family stories, practical life skills, and, most importantly, what it looks like to walk faithfully with God over a lifetime. “One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.” — Psalm 145:4 A legacy of faith isn’t built in a day. It’s built over generations. Were your grandparents a special influence in your life? Or if you’re a grandparent, what do you hope your grandchildren will remember most about you? I’d love to read your stories in the comments. ❤️ #Grandparents #FaithAndFamily #homeschoollife #livingeducation #homeschoolfamily
Happy 4th of July, America. 🇺🇸❤️ Today I’m celebr Happy 4th of July, America. 🇺🇸❤️ Today I’m celebrating a country I was blessed to call home for almost fifteen years. America is where my parents, my brother, and his family are. It’s where I met Jesus and surrendered my life to Him. It’s where, at 25 years old, I walked through cancer and experienced God’s faithfulness in ways I’ll never forget. It’s where I attended seminary, and where the Lord called me into ministry. It’s where we made lifelong friends who became family. It’s where we spent years exploring this incredible nation in our RV, making memories our children will treasure forever. Every winding highway, every small town, every historic landmark, every breathtaking national park, every homeschool conference where I had the privilege of speaking only made us fall even more in love with America the Beautiful. Leaving two months ago was one of the hardest things we’ve ever done. We drove away from our home in Florida with hearts that felt shattered. There were so many tears, and if I’m honest, we still miss it every single day. America will always hold a very special place in my heart. It shaped so much of our family’s story and of my own walk with God. In many ways, it will always feel like home. Today I’m praying for this nation that has given so much to our family. Abba, Thank You for the United States of America. Thank You for the freedoms so many have sacrificed to protect. Thank You for the churches, the communities, and the countless people who faithfully serve You across this nation. Lord, pour out Your mercy on America. Turn hearts back to You. Raise up leaders who seek wisdom, justice, humility, and truth. Strengthen pastors, missionaries, teachers, first responders, military families, and all those who faithfully serve their neighbors. Protect this nation. Bring revival to every state, every city, and every home. May the light of Christ shine brightly from coast to coast, and may future generations know and love You above all else. Bless America with peace, righteousness, and hope. In Jesus’ name, Amen. God bless America. 🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙 #4thofjuly #250yearsoffreedom #homeschoolmom
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