I have heard from so many of you over the past few weeks who are either still weighing school options or have decided to homeschool in the fall due to Covid-19 and its far-reaching effects. I am so excited for you! You are nervous and overwhelmed, excited and hopeful all at once. I get that. This is a huge life […]
Literature based plans for our spread-out homeschooling family. We’ve got kids in 8th, 4th, Pre-K and a toddler this year. It’s hard for me to believe this is my 9th year as a homeschooling mom. I remember talking with my husband about homeschooling when Ellie (now almost 14) was supposed to be heading into Kindergarten. The plan at that point […]
Our plans for homeschooling during the summer. We homeschool year round (and love it!) and these are the family read alouds and assigned books we’ll be enjoying this summer. After our family road trip to Mesa Verde last week, summer is officially here! While we do take a break from official homeschooling for about 3 weeks each summer, I’ve […]
Short and sweet reviews of the books I finished in April 2024.
Each month I share short and sweet book reviews of the books I’ve read. You can follow me on Goodreads for more real-time updates. Click on the images or the titles below to see each book on Amazon. Purchasing through my affiliate links give me a small commission at no cost to you (thank you for supporting A Lively Hope!) […]
Easter Story Coloring Bundle includes a Giant Coloring Poster and a pack of NINE coloring pages. This bundle tells the story of Holy Week, from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection. Poster is 24×36″, and can be printed at a copy store for around $3 to $4. All images are included on the poster and on the coloring pages so you […]
Printable weekly task list for busy moms. Print off this one sheet each week and keep track of everything you need to do! Hi there, friends! A little while ago I shared a glimpse of the weekly task printable I designed and use every single week in my Instagram stories and I had SO many requests to make it available […]
This month’s free journaling printable is one I am super excited about! You can find past free journal printables here. I have been working in our yard and garden a lot lately. Cleaning up, preparing for planting. Removing the dead and damaged branches, making way for new growth. And in a sense that echoes the place I find myself in […]
Simple scripture journal process video with acrylic paint for Doctrine and Covenants Come Follow Me study. “Look unto me in every thought. Doubt not, fear not.” Doctrine and Covenants 6:36. I love this verse SO much. There have been times in my life when it’s been on constant repeat in my mind. Today I’m sharing a simple, but beautiful scripture […]
Short and simple reviews of the books I’ve finished lately. Introverted Mom by Jamie Martin This book has been on my radar for a while. I’ve loved other books by Jamie (Steady Days; Give Your Child the World) but I hesitated to pick this one up. I have found that avoiding parenting books is the best option for me. Too […]