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Ashley Qurollo
Dec 9, 20244 min read
All is Calm
December 9, 2024 Christmas is a time of warmth, both in our hearts and our homes . While frost nips the air and in some (lucky!) places...
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Ashley Qurollo
Dec 2, 20243 min read
Oranges and Rosemary
December 2, 2024 To all my American readers, I hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by people dear to you! In today’s...
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Ashley Qurollo
Nov 18, 20243 min read
Keep On
November 18, 2024 Let me tell you a story about a young girl with dreams. As a ten-year-old, she wrote songs on blank computer paper that...
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Ashley Qurollo
Oct 14, 20243 min read
Made With Love
October 14, 2024 My daily alarm chimed at 5:30 am. After quickly turning the alarm off so as not to wake hubby, I stretched by back and...
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Ashley Qurollo
Sep 16, 20244 min read
Balance in Teaching Reading
September 16, 2024 I’ve had several friends tell me that they have poured over my homeschool posts and re-read them many times. I’m...
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Ashley Qurollo
Aug 26, 20244 min read
Apple School Visuals
August 26, 2024 Apple season is almost upon us! A nearby orchard already opened, but I can’t quite bring myself to go until there is a...
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Ashley Qurollo
Aug 19, 20244 min read
Handmade Library Bag
August 19, 2024 A friend recently gave me a bag full of brightly-colored floral fabric. One fabric made me smile because it reminded me...
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Ashley Qurollo
Aug 5, 20245 min read
Encouraging Reluctant Readers
August 5, 2024 Comparing children with other children is such an easy trap to fall into, one that brings undo stress for both parents and...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jul 22, 20243 min read
Art with My Children
July 22, 2024 My children and I nestle into our usual couch spots, ready for reading . A bright orange book awaits us, new to us but not...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jul 8, 20243 min read
Loving to Learn
July 8, 2024 Did you know that Nathaniel Hawthorne, notable author of The Scarlet Letter, wrote delightful retellings of famous Greek...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jun 3, 20243 min read
Pretty Patio
June 3, 2024 When my husband and I were still newly married, we longed to get out of our rental duplex and into something that we could...
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Ashley Qurollo
Apr 15, 20243 min read
Kids in the Kitchen
April 15, 2024 When I was a child, my parents welcomed me into the kitchen. Looking back now as a parent myself, my parent’s gracious...
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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 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
Jan 15, 20243 min read
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...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jan 8, 20242 min read
Time to Move On
January 8, 2024 I’ve thought about throwing in the towel. Is this blog really worth investing in every week? Who reads this blog anyways?...
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Ashley Qurollo
Nov 13, 20233 min read
Don't Quit!
November 13, 2023 Hello, friends! Today's post will just be informal and chatty. This time of year is busy for everyone, and writing an...
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Ashley Qurollo
Oct 30, 20235 min read
Living Simply with Lower Energy | Everyday Strategies
October 30, 2023 As I look back over what blog posts have received the most views, my posts on “Living Simply with Lower Energy” seem to...
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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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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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