Mondays have probably become the most trying day of the week for us when it comes to homeschooling. After spending the weekend together as a family of five, Mondays almost seem to catch us by surprise every single week. The shift always feels noticeable. All weekend long, we settle into slower family rhythms. Lately, Saturdays […]

How Our Shelves Have Slowly Filled I love going to thrift stores to hunt for good books. There are so many affordable options out there if you look around. Our local thrift stores usually have a decent selection, but if you’re lucky enough to have a Once Upon a Child nearby, their books are often […]

Books are a big part of our family life — the kind of “big” that shapes our days without us even noticing. We love piling together on the couch or sitting on the floor beside the bookshelf, reading one story after another. I get into character voices (of course!), and the kids eat it up […]