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Gifts for Women – Thoughtful Gift Ideas They’ll Love

I love giving gifts to help women in my life find meaning, be inspired, or just stay on top of life! These thoughtful gifts for women will delight, inspire, and keep them motivated to do all the things we do for our families. Creating a Meaningful Life Gifts Books to Inspire and Encourage I post […]

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November 23, 2019 Julie Kieras 61 Comments Filed Under: Giving, Home & Living

Christmas Gifts for Kids who Love to Play

Christmas gift ideas for kids

Some families love to go all out on Christmas gifts for kids. Some families keep it simple with a “4 gifts” route (Something to… wear, read, want, need). Whatever your gift-giving style, you want quality gifts kids will be excited to unwrap and want to PLAY with for hours. Right?! I have unique, fun, and […]

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November 16, 2019 Julie Kieras Leave a Comment Filed Under: Parenting, Toys

Teacher Appreciation Gifts Show You Care

Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Think back to all the years you’ve spent in school – I’m sure you have more than one teacher who stands out among the rest. One teacher who graced you with the attention and instruction you most needed at that time. It’s such a blessing to have those people in our lives. Teaching is hard […]

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May 5, 2019 Julie Kieras Leave a Comment Filed Under: Parenting

Give These Relaxing Mother’s Day Gifts

relaxing mother's day gifts

What do a watch, a water bottle, a box of tea, and a book have in common? These relaxing mother’s day gifts will give your favorite mom just what she needs this year – time to relax! Relaxing mother’s day gifts Time to relax with JORD Wooden Watches Give the gift of time by giving […]

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May 5, 2019 Julie Kieras 59 Comments Filed Under: Books & Movies, Food, Giving, Style

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How do I do picture study in my homeschool? And wh How do I do picture study in my homeschool? And what IS a “ten-second sketch”?
We are very casual about picture study. I believe it is better to do something than nothing at all. Charlotte Mason posited that art should generate from the child, not be directed by the teacher. So our picture study largely involves observing artwork, naming what we observe, and trying to incorporate the vocabulary of our drawing lessons from our @classicalconversations study. On occasion, we get a little hands-on! 
Today, the boys did double-duty: picture study AND art lesson practice. After carefully observing just the touching hands part of this famous Michelangelo masterpiece, they got out their sketchbooks and did a “ten-second sketch” of what they saw. A ten-second sketch is when artists quickly sketch the shape and alignment of an image. Sometimes this does go on for more than ten seconds, as my boys told me… but the idea is to just quickly get the shape down on paper. They learned this drawing practice activity from their wonderful art teacher @artisticedgect! We love using it in our homeschool to sneak in a few quick moments of art into our lessons.  I am NOT an artist, but I can still lead my children into discovering and appreciating art. And you can too! If you need a little help, my morning menus might be just the “boost” you need for your homeschool! Picture study is included in every month of my Classical Morning Menus. I have carefully selected 9 pieces of art that represent major artists, movements, and themes of the time period. I’ve also included a one-sheet guide where I’ve provided general questions you can ask of nearly every piece of art you study! Makes for great conversations!  Morning Menu Printables are available at the #linkinbio! (Free samples are also available on my blog!)  #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolcollective #homeschoollife #morningmenu #morningtime #morningbasket #artstudy #picturestudy #homeschoolmom #newhomeschoolmom #tensecondsketch #drawingskills #handsonlearning #printable #homeschoolprintable #classicalmorningmenu #etsyseller #cccycle1
RELEASE DAY! Whether you’re an aspiring writer RELEASE DAY! 
Whether you’re an aspiring writer or already published, it takes courage to share your story with the world… and yet, telling the Story of our faith is what we’re commissioned to do!  I especially want to encourage you new writers who may be telling yourself, “I’m not a writer…”  This book compiled by writers from @renewwriting (including myself!) is filled with stories of how God is using so many “not-writers” to share His grace and truth. Read and be encouraged!  Available today on Amazon! Link in Stories/bio.  #TheCourageToWriteBook #WritersOfInstagram #Devotional #Encouragement #ReNEWWriting #AmWriting #BookRelease #bookstagram #writinglife #havecourage #telltourstory
In New England, May-- we fully commit to spring, In New England, May--
we fully commit to spring, 
the earth breaths a slow green mist… 
then flowers and plants 
gush green from the ground.
Constellations of dandelions
wink out--
collapsed stars of white fuzz.
We go barefoot 
in grass that can’t wait
for our lawnmower to keep up.
We welcome flowers indoors
like friends from a far country.
May is a mixed month 
of hurry and slow…
Hurry and grow, 
Go slow through the new-warm air.
Hurry, finish that math page, 
Slow down, math can wait, 
the flowers can’t.
And just about the time
we slow down enough…
here comes June!  I love May!
Pictured are lily of the valley, blue wild geranium, and bleeding heart from our flower beds.  #May #spring #NewEngland #homeschoolife #homeschoolmom #momofboys #springflowers #flowerbouquet #poetry #flashpoem
📚💖Bookshelf love!! It’s May and that means 📚💖Bookshelf love!! It’s May and that means we get completely absorbed in planning next year’s curriculum! (Bc it’s so much more fun to plan the next thing than finish the last thing, right?!? 🤣)  Here’s a glance at a handful of our favorite #geography books for multiple grade levels.  See any favorites? Have a suggestion? Let me know!
#homeschool #homeschoolers #homeschoolmom #homeschooling #homeschoolcurriculum #homeschoollife #homeschoolbooks #newhomeschoolmom #homeschoolplanning #bookstack #bookshelf #bookstagram
Happy Mother's Day! "...He shall gather the lambs Happy Mother's Day!  "...He shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young." Isaiah 40:11  Moms, as you tend your young ones today... let God lead.
Let God lead your heart--let it not grow weary.
Let God lead your words--let them be with grace. 
Let God lead your mind--let it be renewed in this season.
Let God lead your way--let His wisdom precede you.
Let God lead your children--let them see Christ in you.  Let God lead. He is gentle with mothers...those with young...  Blessings to you on this day.  #mothersday #mothers #motherhood #mothering #Godcentered #faithfilled #faith #letGodlead #happystronghome #moms  📸 @latelier_brandstudio
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