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Read Aloud
April 14, 2025 Recently, while doing some work for my business, I searched on my site for a blog post about reading aloud to my kids....
Ashley Qurollo
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Simplifying Homeschool
March 17, 2025 Contents of This Post Simplifying Science: Moving Away from Compiling My Own Science Curriculum Simplifying Language Arts:...
Ashley Qurollo
Mar 178 min read
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Foyer Refresh
March 3, 2025 More than a decade ago, my husband and I, along with the help of some family members, painted our entire downstairs a light...
Ashley Qurollo
Mar 34 min read
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Decorating with Nature
February 17, 2025 “Look what I found, Mommy?” Plunk. Into the bucket goes the jagged seashell missing half of its original frame. But...
Ashley Qurollo
Feb 173 min read
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Winter Blues
January 20, 2025 ***** Sharing is caring! If you enjoy this post, please share with all your friends! See the three dots in the upper...
Ashley Qurollo
Jan 204 min read
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Apple School Visuals
August 26, 2024 ***** Sharing is caring! If you enjoy this post, please share with all your friends! See the three dots in the upper...
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Aug 26, 20244 min read
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Handmade Library Bag
August 19, 2024 ***** Sharing is caring! If you enjoy this post, please share with all your friends! See the three dots in the upper...
Ashley Qurollo
Aug 19, 20244 min read
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Encouraging Reluctant Readers
August 5, 2024 ***** Sharing is caring! If you enjoy this post, please share with all your friends! See the three dots in the upper right...
Ashley Qurollo
Aug 5, 20245 min read
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Loving to Learn
July 8, 2024 Did you know that Nathaniel Hawthorne, notable author of The Scarlet Letter, wrote delightful retellings of famous Greek...
Ashley Qurollo
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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1st Grade: Homeschool Review
May 13, 2024 With another homeschool year accomplished, I reflect on many lessons learned in the first grade year. First grade is such a...
Ashley Qurollo
May 13, 20243 min read
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What I'm Reading
February 19, 2024 Welcome back, friends! Last week I shared how my book basket came to be, and today I will share what is currently in my...
Ashley Qurollo
Feb 19, 20243 min read
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Creating My Book Basket
February 12, 2024 For my fellow homeschoolers, you are probably familiar with the book basket concept which is simply creating a readily...
Ashley Qurollo
Feb 12, 20243 min read
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Inspiring Books from 2023
January 15, 2024 First, thank you to every reader who commented and encouraged me in last week's post. You have no idea what a blessing...
Ashley Qurollo
Jan 15, 20243 min read
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Keeping Christmas Simple
November 27, 2023 Last year I let a “Grinchy” spirit steal the joy of Christmas from my heart. I was so very stressed during the holiday...
Ashley Qurollo
Nov 27, 20235 min read
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Attitude of Gratitude
November 20, 2023 As my favorite holiday approaches, my thoughts turn towards what to write about. Naturally, we think of giving thanks...
Ashley Qurollo
Nov 20, 20235 min read
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Simple Shelf Styling
November 6, 2023 Hello, friends! I had hopes of finishing my latest YouTube video to share here in this space, but that did not quite...
Ashley Qurollo
Nov 6, 20231 min read
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Fall Touches in My Home
October 16, 2023 This week’s post will be rather short, mainly a new video and some pictures. At this stage of my life, writing a blog...
Ashley Qurollo
Oct 16, 20232 min read
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Homeschooling | Teaching Beyond the Worksheet
October 2, 2023 Welcome back! Bless you if you took time to read my thoughts on too many worksheets last week. Truly, I do not hate...
Ashley Qurollo
Oct 2, 20236 min read
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Homeschooling | Do Worksheets Really Work?
September 25, 2023 If you have read my blog posts about homeschooling or know me personally, I am not a huge fan of “Worksheet School.”...
Ashley Qurollo
Sep 25, 20235 min read
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Quiet Afternoons
September 11, 2023 “I don’t know how you do what you do.” I hear this comment occasionally. Some mean it as backdoor compliment, and some...
Ashley Qurollo
Sep 11, 20235 min read
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Welcome to the heartbeat of ASHLEY QUROLLO where I love to share my heart, music, and home. Come learn with me as we explore intentional homeschooling, conservative music, and joyful home-making.
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