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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
Apr 7, 20243 min read
Moist Coconut Cake
April 7, 2024 I remember my mom making this sublime cake around Easter most years. I remember the cake was so moist it was almost wet. In...
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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 11, 20243 min read
Gentle Cleaning
March 11, 2024 If you know me personally, I value simplicity. One area that I desperately need simplicity is cleaning my home. Cleaning...
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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 22, 20243 min read
Natural Living
January 22, 2023 Recently, I looked around my tiny kitchen and smiled at the changes, all of which moved my family closer towards natural...
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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 11, 20234 min read
Christmas Company
December 11, 2023 Will you join me for a fun, imaginative blog post? I’ve never written a post like this before, and as one of my former...
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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 27, 20235 min read
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...
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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 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 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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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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