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“You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you.”
Mary Tyler Moore
Teaching and Homeschooling
I spent more than 3 decades of my life in education. Now I focus that expertise on ‘unschooling’ with my daughter. I share here revelations, tips, a ‘typical’ day, and more. l also provide insight on gifted students, an …
Self-Care and Storytelling
I started this blog to share stories and support, and there are SO many I would like to sharefrom both ancestors and experience. Part of this storytelling is an act of self-care. A way to express my most authentic self. As such, I am also sharing …
Recipes and Patterns
As a gluten-free Mom with a dairy-free daughter, when I find a killer recipe I HAVE to share. It’s a GFDF duty. 😉 I also like to share a creative challenge, like when my daughter asks me to make something she has imagined. So, expect to …
Postpartum and Parenting
If I can help one new mother feel less alone or one parent trust their instincts, I have met my goal. Severe postpartum anxiety, a genetic anxiety disorder, emotional abuse, a stroke, and sensory processing disorder were just some of the crazy that …
Highly Sensitive Personalities & Empaths
Personal experiences, research, and helpful information I have accumulated from both being a highly sensitive individual AND empath, as well as parenting a child who also has a highly sensitive personality.
DIY and Upcycling
Love a good DIY project? Inspired by giving a new life to a trashed item? Me too! Here are some projects, ideas, and how-to’s I have tackled myself. Fair warning, sometimes these ideas come together more like a miracle than a plan.