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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...
Ashley Qurollo
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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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...
Ashley Qurollo
Mar 18, 20243 min read
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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...
Ashley Qurollo
Mar 11, 20243 min read
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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...
Ashley Qurollo
Mar 4, 20243 min read
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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...
Ashley Qurollo
Feb 26, 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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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...
Ashley Qurollo
Dec 4, 20232 min read
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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...
Ashley Qurollo
Oct 30, 20235 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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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...
Ashley Qurollo
Sep 18, 20231 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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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...
Ashley Qurollo
Aug 21, 20234 min read
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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...
Ashley Qurollo
Jul 24, 20235 min read
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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...
Ashley Qurollo
Jul 17, 20235 min read
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Summer Homemaking
June 19, 2023 With the busyness of school days done, my children and I have settled into a gentler, more relaxed rhythm of summer. We are...
Ashley Qurollo
Jun 19, 20235 min read
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Encouragement for the Homeschool Heart
June 12, 2023 We have been enjoying summer break for about a month now (our last day of school was May 10) which is hard to believe. Last...
Ashley Qurollo
Jun 12, 20234 min read
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Living Simply with Lower Energy, Part 2
May 15, 2023 Welcome back! I received some sweet responses to me personally regarding last week’s post, Living Simply with Lower Energy,...
Ashley Qurollo
May 15, 20236 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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