By Holly Giles | homeschooling , Inspiration , Uncategorized
Roadschool Moms Podcast In this episode of Roadschool Moms, Mary Beth and I are joined by one of our good friends, Kristen. She always seems to have insight into relationships that make us take a second look at our life as a puzzle piece. We took all our kids to Chick-Fil-A for lunch and it […]
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By Holly Giles | Family , Inspiration
I met a mom recently at a convention I was speaking at who asked me a question. She was a young mother of 3 boys who were all under the age of 9 and she had many miles to go. It was our first time meeting in person however, she has been following our adventures […]
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By Holly Giles | Inspiration
The Mad Rush The bustle of the holidays is over. Now you are gearing up for the race to the finish of your school year. The activities, co-ops, sports and the looming chapters of that math book will have you worn down by the end of March and ready to throw in the towel. Fitting […]
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By Holly Giles | Inspiration
Walking through sorrow together is something that seemed so foreign to me. When my boys were born all wanted to do was protect them from pain. I tried to do everything in my power to keep them from being lonesome, missing a loved one or having to experience loss in their childhood. By the time […]
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By Holly Giles | homeschooling , Inspiration
Favorite Mason Jar I picked some camellias from my neighbor’s yard. It is not technically stealing because they aren’t in town and she told me I could. They are just the most beautiful pink color and they make me smile. Anyway, I grabbed a blue mason jar off the top of the laundry room freezer to […]
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By Holly Giles | Florida , Great Outdoors , homeschooling , Inspiration
The Tradition Quail hunting was a staple in my grandparent’s generation in providing food for the family. I never experienced a hunt myself, but I remember having quail for dinner. My grandfather cleaned and dressed them out behind the barn and my grandmother would coat them in flour and fry them up in her cast […]
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By Holly Giles | homeschooling , Inspiration
My Parenting Truth I spend a lot of time worrying. Worrying that I do not spend enough time doing “school”, building character, or exposing EVERYTHING there is to learn about the world to my sons. I contemplate handing them over to the “system” so they will get what they need and I don’t have to […]
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By Holly Giles | Family , Florida , homeschooling , Inspiration
This week I put Grayson, 15, on a plane to New Mexico. I had a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye as he waved goodbye and boarded the plane. I knew he was headed for an adventure that he has longed for, but I wasn’t quite ready for him to go. […]
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By Holly Giles | Family , Inspiration , Mama's Musings
Crafting and sewing was a big hobby of mine. Finding old things at yard sales and turning them into something new was my favorite pastime hobby. I really enjoyed. Then, at the beginning of the little years, I just wanted to know everything there was about nurturing my boys. I read every book and took […]
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By Holly Giles | Family , Florida , homeschooling , Inspiration
What makes an entrepreneur successful? Some people might luck out on their success and be at the right place at the right time. Another entrepreneur may be born with the drive to succeed. Then, others might be raised in an environment that creates that mindset. Grayson, my oldest son started a lawn business at age […]
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