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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...
Ashley Qurollo
Feb 263 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 193 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 123 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 54 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 223 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 15 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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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 21, 20234 min read
Keeping the Home | Establishing a Cleaning Cycle
August 21, 2023 The coffee is brewing. I’ve already read to my kids, and they are in their designated quiet time spots. I grab my camera...
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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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Ashley Qurollo
Jul 17, 20235 min read
A Mother Looks at Philippians 4:4-7
July 17, 2023 Have you ever read Philip Keller’s, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23? This book, written from the perspective of an actual...
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