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Ashley Qurollo
Mar 25, 20243 min read
Simple Homemade Lemonade
March 25, 2024 Spring sunshine filters gently through the many-trunked maple tree. Our crooked screen door smacks its frame, a testament...
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Ashley Qurollo
Mar 18, 20243 min read
Planting for Beauty
March 18, 2024 For me, gardening is not about perfection but it’s about bringing beauty to this wonderful place that my family and I call...
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Ashley Qurollo
Mar 4, 20243 min read
Teaching Children Hymns
March 4, 2024 My fingers flow across the keys as my foot pumps the golden pedal in timely rhythm. Once the musical engine is in motion...
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Ashley Qurollo
Feb 26, 20243 min read
Singing With My Kids
February 26, 2024 At the request of a faithful reader, I have embarked on a series about music. Today I would like to share a little...
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Ashley Qurollo
Feb 19, 20243 min read
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...
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Ashley Qurollo
Feb 12, 20243 min read
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...
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Ashley Qurollo
Feb 5, 20244 min read
Music in My Soul, Part 2
February 5, 2024 (This is an old family heirloom violin, not my Gottfried Raabs.) Last week, I shared a little about my musical...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jan 29, 20244 min read
Music in My Soul
January 29, 2024 A few weeks ago in that rather desperate blog post, I queried my readers for topics of interest. One of my sweet readers...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jan 1, 20245 min read
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
January 1, 2024 As I get back into the groove of writing blog posts, thoughts arose about what to write: a simple “Happy New Year’s” and...
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Ashley Qurollo
Dec 18, 20233 min read
A Collected Christmas
December 18, 2023 I am an old soul and always have been. From my childhood days, old things have spoken to my heart. Old things tell...
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Ashley Qurollo
Dec 4, 20232 min read
Christmas Cookies
December 4, 2023 My mother taught me how to bake, and I am forever grateful for her investments into me. I have many precious memories of...
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Ashley Qurollo
Nov 20, 20235 min read
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...
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Ashley Qurollo
Oct 23, 20235 min read
Living Simply with Lower Energy | Leaning on the Lord
October 23, 2023 I wish that I had started my “Living Simply with Lower Energy” series with an emphasis on God’s strength. Perhaps...
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Ashley Qurollo
Oct 9, 20234 min read
Everyday Beauty
October 9, 2023 Every day we are surrounded by beauty. Oh, I do not mean the crystal chandelier kind of beauty or the...
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Ashley Qurollo
Oct 2, 20236 min read
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...
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Ashley Qurollo
Sep 25, 20235 min read
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.”...
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Ashley Qurollo
Sep 18, 20231 min read
Farewell Summer
September 18, 2023 "Farewell Summer" Gorgeous summer days are almost past. The days are long but the season short. Like a dandelion whisp...
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Ashley Qurollo
Sep 11, 20235 min read
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...
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Ashley Qurollo
Aug 14, 20235 min read
The Old Rocking Chair
August 14, 2023 “Mommy, I need you to come rock me,” my oldest called over the baby monitor on my dresser. In my quietest voice, I...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jul 24, 20235 min read
A Gentle Start to Homeschool
July 24, 2023 Gardens bloom with vibrant blossoms. Summer crops ripen and grace the table in fresh salads and summer soups. Afternoons...
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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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