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Our Homeschool Unit Study Picks (2026–2027): Why They Simplify Our Homeschool

Looking for homeschool unit study ideas? I’m sharing our 2026–2027 homeschool curriculum choices and why unit studies have simplified our homeschool. I think most homeschool moms are making this harder than it has to be. If there’s one decision that has completely changed our homeschool, it’s embracing the homeschool unit study approach. After a couple […]

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The Yoto Player Review from a Mom of Five!

Children / By RachaelBelle

Looking for an honest Yoto Player review? After using Yoto Players with our five boys for years, I’m sharing what we love, what we’d change, and whether they’re worth the investment. If I could recommend one purchase to families trying to reduce screen time while encouraging a love of stories, it would probably be a

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Waiting Upon the Lord When You’re Tired of Waiting

Spiritual Growth / By RachaelBelle

Waiting upon the Lord is never easy, especially during seasons of uncertainty. Discover what Scripture teaches about God’s perfect timing, active faith, spiritual growth, and trusting God’s plan when you’re tired of waiting for answers. Have you ever reached the point where you’re simply tired of trusting God? Not because you don’t love Him. Not

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Starting Nature Studies for the First Time

Children / By RachaelBelle

Start nature studies with confidence! Join our family’s first Charlotte Mason nature study and discover how simple homeschool science can be with a nature journal, curiosity, and time outdoors. There is something a little funny—maybe even slightly embarrassing—about making a piece of content called Starting Nature Studies for the First Time when we live on

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3 Lies Moms Believe About Being a “Good Mom”

Spiritual Growth / By RachaelBelle

Feeling overwhelmed in motherhood? In this encouraging post, we’re talking about the lies moms believe about being a “good mom,” what God’s Word actually says, and how Christian moms can find freedom from mom guilt and pressure. Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try in motherhood, it still somehow feels like

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My Homeschool Tips for Everyday Moms

Children / By RachaelBelle

If you have ever found yourself searching for homeschool tips and walking away feeling more overwhelmed than encouraged, this post is for you. Today, I’m sharing a few broad (which is key) homeschool tips that have genuinely helped our family — not because I have homeschooling all figured out, but because these are the things

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Daddy, How Much Do You Love Me? by Matt Markins Book Review

Children / By RachaelBelle

A heartfelt review of Daddy, How Much Do You Love Me? by Matt Markins—a tender Christian picture book about fatherhood, God’s love, and meaningful moments with kids. There are some children’s books that feel sweet and enjoyable—and then there are books that quietly catch you off guard and settle somewhere deep in your heart. This

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Raising Gen Alpha Book Review

Spiritual Growth / By RachaelBelle

When I first heard about Raising Gen Alpha by Dave Boden, I was immediately intrigued—and honestly, a big part of that was because of his wife, Leah Boden. As a homeschool mom, Leah’s work has deeply encouraged and inspired me over the years. Modern Miss Mason impacted the way I think about education, atmosphere, and

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The Amazing Brain Club Book Review

Children / By RachaelBelle

There are some books that feel like more than just something you read—they feel like something your child needs. The Amazing Brain Club is one of those books. If you have a child who is constantly moving, imagining, asking questions, starting ten things at once, and feeling everything deeply—you probably already know this: the world

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A Mother’s Education – A Charlotte Mason Summer

Children / By RachaelBelle

A Mother’s Education for summer—an intentional, faith-filled approach to growing your heart, mind, and soul while nurturing your children through simple rhythms, books, and nature. What if the most important education happening in your home this summer… isn’t your kids’? What if it’s yours? Not in a back-to-school kind of way, but in a quiet,

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