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27 Best Picture Book Read Alouds (most requested re-reads)

2023-03-25
On: March 25, 2023
In: Book Lists, Homeschool

Inside: Looking for the best picture book read alouds for a wide range of ages? These 27 books are our absolute favorites – worth buying and re-reading again and again and again. Even my fifth grader will listen in whenREAD MORE …

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7 Duplicates I’ll Never Declutter (Even Though I’m a Minimalist)

2023-03-24
On: March 24, 2023
In: Declutter

Inside: On almost every list of decluttering tips, you’ll find “declutter duplicates”. But what’s the heart behind the rule? And when should you break it?  Three years ago, I sat in my kitchen sorting through all the kitchen things, tryingREAD MORE …

Is Strewing Really a Good Idea? An Unschooling Perspective

2023-03-17
On: March 17, 2023
In: Homeschool, Unschooling

Inside: Strewing seems like a genius idea when you first start homeschooling. But does it really align with unschooling? The 5 strewing mistakes I made, and how I see strewing differently after transitioning to unschooling. I wake up with myREAD MORE …

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3 Good Reasons to Quit Homeschooling Guilt-Free (+ Alternatives)

2023-03-10
On: March 10, 2023
In: Homeschool

Inside: Thinking about quitting homeschooling? Maybe you’ve seriously considered it, or maybe you’re desperate to find a way to make it work. My top three reasons to quit homeschooling, plus three ways to pivot if you want to find aREAD MORE …

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17 Life-Changing Non-Fiction Books (Minimalism, Parenting & More)

2023-03-03
On: March 3, 2023
In: Declutter, Homeschool, Parent

Inside: If topics like minimalism, parenting, faith deconstruction or personal finance interest you, you might find your next transformative book on this list of my own life-changing non-fiction books. Graduations. Anniversaries. Birthdays. Meh. I’m not all that into holidays, either.READ MORE …

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Unpopular Opinion: Birthdays for Kids Should Be Simple

2023-02-25
On: February 25, 2023
In: Celebrate, Declutter, Parent

Inside: I was shocked to learn how much parents are spending on birthday parties. Here are five really good reasons not to jump on this trend, plus ideas for how to make birthdays special, simply. “So, what are you doingREAD MORE …

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Welcome! I’m June: Unschooling mom. Respectful parent to five amazing humans. Minimalist and simple living enthusiast.  READ MORE …

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