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Toys That Last: Our Family’s Well-Loved and Most-Played-With Favorites

Posted on November 8, 2025January 19, 2026 by Katelyn

Every year around the holidays, my feed fills up with endless gift guides — lists of trendy toys that promise hours of fun but usually end up forgotten, broken, or trashed by February. This year, I wanted to share something different. Instead of adding more “stuff” to the world, I wanted to highlight the toys…

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How I Encourage a Love of Reading in My Homeschooled Kids

Posted on October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 by Katelyn

About a year or two ago, I made a conscious decision that I was going to help my kids develop a deeper love for reading. Since then, I’ve implemented a few small changes in our daily routine that have made a big difference. Because I homeschool, we naturally have a little more time to dedicate…

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Hey there, I’m Katelyn — homeschooling mama of three, coffee lover, and big fan of being comfy and reading my kindle. I’m passionate about art, design, natural living, gardening, and making a cozy home. Around here you’ll find recipes, book recommendations, DIYs, home inspiration, and real reflections on motherhood and homeschooling. Thanks for stopping by!

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