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      <image:caption>Is eating breakfast together is a priority, be sure to count this into your family rhythm</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>If you’d like to explore these learning styles more in depth with real-life examples and activity ideas. You can check out this related blog post for a deeper dive.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This was one of my daughter’s favorite activities. When she was learning about the different landforms in the Earth Science Unit Study, we made this cake to enhance what she was learning. More fun Earth Science Activities</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>You don’t need a formal curriculum to homeschool your child. All you need are books! Whether they’re from the library or your own shelves. Here’s a great resource to help you get started: Homeschool Your Child for Free.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Do your kids read in the goofiest positions… or is it just mine?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We have grown so much closer as a family in the last 5 years. Only regret is we didn’t start homeschooling sooner.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Since we started our homesteading journey, this has opened up a whole other opportunity for learning. I’m creating a whole new series: Homemade on Purpose sharing how you can incorporate homemade into homeschool.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Experts recommend to drink half your body weight in ounces in water. Ex) Weight: 180 lbs should drink 90 oz a day.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Using that same bread recipe, we were able to make delicious homemade pizzas.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>On this morning was covered in flour after making bread and pasta for the freezer. Just had to sneak a piece of that fresh warm bread.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This has sparked a new interest in our daughter and new conversations.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Your children can study the topics they have a real interest in. When they are excited and want to learn, makes learning so much fun.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>If you live in a warmer climate and it’s too hot to go outside, some families will use this time to do more structured lessons. Then take more breaks when the weather is nicer.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Before we started homeschooling my least favorite subject was history. Now, I’m really enjoying it and have learned so much.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Homemade gifts are appreciated year-round.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Age-Defying Ingredients That Work - Benefits</image:title>
      <image:caption>- Boosts collagen production - Reduces fine lines and wrinkles - Improves skin texture and tone</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>- Deeply hydrates the skin - Plumps up fine lines and wrinkles - Improves skin elasticity</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>- Stimulates collagen and elastin production - Improves skin firmness - Reduces the appearance of fine lines</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This was one of the first Earth Science projects we did—and it instantly became a favorite! It gave my daughter a fun, hands-on way to visualize different landforms. Since there wasn’t enough space in our 9x13 pan to create every type, she chose to make a mountain, canyon, river, glacier, and plateau.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This one is always a hit! The goal is to test how well different structures can withstand an “earthquake.” The jello represents the land, and toothpicks with marshmallows are used to build “buildings.”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Of course, no Earth Science unit is complete without the classic volcano experiment!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This was my skin before I found the amazement of gut health.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Before finding the right skincare system that works for my skin type, I hid behind the camera. My confidence was low and didn’t like how I looked.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pro Tip: If you’re just building the routine of washing your face, my secret is to get 2 cleansers (1 for the shower &amp; 1 for the bathroom sink). Seeing the cleanser will help cue a signal to remember to wash your face.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This triple-action mask uses activated charcoal and mineral clays to draw out impurities, absorb excess oil, and reduce shine, without leaving skin feeling dry or tight. Infused with soothing botanicals, it helps calm and clarify for a fresh, healthy-looking glow.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Check out my blog post: 4 Learning Styles to Help Your Homeschooler Thrive for a more in-depth look at each style and how to support your child.e.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There is also an app you can use instead of the titles, as they can be easily lost or misplaced. Especially if you have toddlers around. This app makes things so easy and convenient. Best of all is you have access to all the levels of All About Reading &amp; All About Spelling.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sometimes when our daughter is learning a new complex skill, we’ll do “Copycat” or “Monkey See, Monkey Do” to help her grasp the concept better.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>These students would really enjoy Notebooking. Notebooking is a homeschooling method where students create personalized notebooks to record and organize what they’ve learned. It’s a fun way for students to express their learning through writing, drawing, diagrams, or creative layouts. Making it adaptable for all learning styles.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Building memories and relationships with your children that will last a lifetime.</image:caption>
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