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Frugal Finds  + Baby Step 1: $1000 Emergency Fund

2/21/2021

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Source: Every Dollar
I am working on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps, and along the way, I will share our progess and frugal finds! In January, we were able to complete Baby Step 1: $1,000 Emergency Fund.

I think it might be smart, as we save more, to diversify where the savings is stored such as:
  • bank savings account,
  • fire-proof, locked cash box, or
  • safety-deposit box. 
Any insights are welcomed. I do have a few frugal finds to share ...

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Term 2 Curriculum Plans + Free Printable Schedule

1/1/2021

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Daily Homeschool Schedule Free Printable >
I must confess that highschool homeschool has been difficult to balance with a toddler. So, I am taking time to reflect, so that I might find a means for improvement. For Term 2 Curriculum Plans & Schedule, I hope to add:
  • more life
  • more connection
  • more play-based learning

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A Tour of Christian Study I (Video + Free Printable)

11/18/2020

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Homeschooling your whole family can be as easy as 1-2-3. Do just 1 lesson per program per day:
  1. ​Christian Study - covers Bible, History, Geography, Biography with the family.
  2. Enrichment Study - covers Art, Music, Literature, and much more with the family.
  3. Individual Study - covers English, Math, Science for gradel-level skills.
With our 3-Program Series, you don't need any other planners because everything's included! Today, let's take a tour of Program I: Christian Study.

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Teaching Art: Homeschool 101 (Part 4)

11/1/2020

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Teaching Art is easy! In our Enrichment Program, Art Study is on Day 1 for 20-30 minutes. Alternate art appreciation with art projects every other week like this:
  • Week 1: Art Appreciation (Art History or Artist Biography with a Picture Study)
  • Week 2: Art Projects (develop your skills; work on 1 per term such as Drawing, Watercolor, or Sculpting)
But what does the Art lesson look like?  In Teaching Art: Homeschool 101 (Part 4) we will look at an easy pattern anyone can follow: look, read, talk, write, recite.

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Artist Biographies to Study (List)

10/30/2020

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Artist Biographies to Study | List
When teaching art, you can bring this subject to life by reading living books on the lives of the great artists such as Leonardo da Vinci as pictured. Here is a list of Artist Biographies to Study. Simply choose an artist to read:
  • 1 per month (9 yearly) or
  • 1 per term (3-4 yearly)
and look at one Picture Study each week of that artist's works. This way you can get to know the artist and the art. Also, see how to easily fit art into a complete Enrichment Program here.

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Beauty Exercise Chart Printable

9/16/2020

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Do you have a beauty routine? If not, you have not a minute to lose. The Charming Homekeeper takes time for:
  • beauty exercises
  • beauty diet
  • beauty treatments
Today, I want to give you a Beauty Exercise Chart from Charm School. You can post in your bathroom. Here's how to use it in 5 minutes daily and get the free printable (below)!

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Daily Docket Free Printable

9/7/2020

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The Daily Docket Free Printable includes a daily tracker for things that matter:
  • water
  • beauty diet
  • beauty exercises
  • homekeeping
  • homeschooling
  • more
It also has our simple system for a neat & tidy home (icons) built into it. Enjoy!

​Download here.
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Monday Meal Plan

8/31/2020

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Look Inside
Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for a neat & tidy home. A great place to start is Homekeeping Calendar with our routines.
Total Home Makeover's simple system takes 1 hour daily and includes just 5 tasks per day (4 daily tasks + 1 special weekly task). ​What special task is done Mondays?  It's easy - Monday Meal Plan! Let's take a closer look.

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Discussion Forum

8/19/2020

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This post is dedicated for discussion among moms on relevant topics around:
  • homekeeping,
  • homeschooling,
  • motherhood, and
  • Christian encouragement.  

You are welcome here. 
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Our Top Homeschool Bible Curriculum Picks (Family)

7/20/2020

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I'm starting a new series on how to pick homeschool curriculum subject-by-subject. Today, let's look at how to pick your Bible curriculum in 3 simple steps.
  1. Choose your criteria.
  2. Use a chart to compare and rate. 
  3. Make your top pick.

Sounds easy?  It is.  I hope you will enjoy:
  • Our Top Homeschool Bible Curriculum Picks
  • Comparison Chart Free Printable

Recently, my little Addie has been asking to read about God for our bedtime story.  She brought the book entitled, Baby's First Bible by Melody Carlson.  It has sweet pictures and rhymes.

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Toddler Bookshelf

6/22/2020

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The best toddlers books are those that teach children about:
  • God,
  • family life, and
  • classic stories.
Our bookshelf selections are unique because we observed that libraries and booklist are lacking all three of these essentials.

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How To Do Stunning Table Setting For Your Party

5/13/2020

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What are the exact steps to setting a table? Here's How To Do Stunning Table Setting For Your Party! I'm including:
  • How To Steps
  • Vintage Tips
  • Secret to Success
From a favorite vintage book on my bookshelf, Etiquette by Emily Post (269), enjoy adding a little fine living to your party or family table! 

Your family will feel loved with these special touches!  Mine does.

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A Cozy Little Corner for Mom

3/29/2020

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"Mom, don't you ever find a cozy little corner just to read?" said my daughter, looking up from her book. The baby was down for her nap and I was busy catching up with homekeeping. A cozy little corner.  That's just what I need.

Since then, I started, what I call, Mom Time.  I choose three books per term (12 weeks) to enjoy in my cozy little corner. Karen Andreola, in her book, Mother Curlture, encourages us ...

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The Homekeeping Hour

1/13/2020

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How much time a day do you spend on homekeeping? I'm not talking about the "ideal" floating around in our head, but real minutes. For me, on busy homeschool days (most are), I get in a good, solid hour.

T
he Homekeeping Hour is a simple solution for the busy mom. Let's take a look at what to do each morning using our Homekeeping Calendar with built-in routines. 

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Being a Good Hostess | The Charming Homekeeper

1/6/2020

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The Charming Homekeeper knows that being a good hostess is, actually, rather quite simple . . . when you have a no-fail plan to follow.  Here it is . . . with a time table and sample menu!

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Daily Cleaning Checklist Free Printable | Homekeeping Calendar

1/4/2020

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Daily Cleaning Checklist Free Printable

The Daily Cleaning Checklist Free Printable is a Homekeeping Calendar that gives you 4 daily tasks to do each day and takes 1 hour. Each little task makes a big difference:
  • Make Bed (5-15 minutes)
  • Clean Counters & Dishes (15 m.)
  • Clean Floors (15 minutes)
  • Tidy & Trash (15 minutes)
You don't have to clean all day for a neat & tidy home! Here's how it works  in 3 simple steps.

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The Homekeeping Hour (Free Printable Calendar)

1/2/2020

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The Homekeeping Hour

The one hour homekeeping calendar will have your home neat & tidy in just 4 easy steps!   

A few years ago, I asked myself, Why was my husband and family so content?  What was I doing differently?  Then it hit me!
(I'll share about this a little later!) 

But, for now, I want to encourage you, because a well-kept home brings a kind of joy and stability to our families that is very much needed in today's world. Recently, I went on vacation and observed a lot of disconnected families.  So sad, but so easy to change!

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From Renee's Desk | January Homekeeping Calendar & Goals

12/30/2019

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The January Homekeeping Calendar is here and includes our built-in routines!  Now, you can easily access our calendar anytime on our new page, Freebies, under the menu bar, "Learn & Discuss."
Here's what to do:
  1. Print it here & post to your fridge.
  2. See how it works.
  3. Do 5 things a day (about 1 hour).
Enjoy your neat & tidy home. This is what I use and it works! Now, let me give you a tip and share my January Goals.

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Invitations | The Charming Homekeeper

12/1/2019

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The Charming Homekeeper knows how to write invitations with proper etiquette for all occasions:
  • formal invitations
  • informal invitations
  • special occasion invitations
I am sharing this from a vintage source.  So, let's learn together.  

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Classical Mason Homeschool - Term I Recap

11/21/2019

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'Tis a Gift to Be Simple
We are off to a great start with Term I of our homeschool year. I am especially enjoying our new Bible Course and our Autumn Nature Walks!  (Before I jump in with the Term I Recap, you should know that our homeschool ages are 1, 15, and 17 with a Classical Mason method.) Our Program of Study includes:
  • Program I: Christian Studies
  • Program II: Enrichment Studies
  • Program III: Grade-Level Studies
 ​I've included Book Lists as a help! 

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