Category Archives for "Inspiration"

How Checking Boxes Stole the Joy of Our Homeschool

By Holly Giles | homeschooling , Inspiration

I began the adventure of homeschool with joy in my heart for what was to come. Preschool was so fun and being outside was a delight everyday full of new discoveries. It was when Grayson began first grade that I felt the pressure of a schedule and all the subjects that were listed in our […]

The Best Homeschool Day

By Holly Giles | Family , homeschooling , Inspiration

It seems that the best homeschool day is sought after by many. New homeschool moms are on the quest to find it. Moms who are a few years in circle the wagons with newer, better curiculum to see if that will help them discover it. However I discovered the best homeschool day quite by accident.

Are You Bringing School Home or Creating a Home School?

By Holly Giles | homeschooling , Inspiration

As home education becomes a more popular choice these days, I worry many mothers are scared to death they cannot teach their children or feel adequate enough. It is like an epidemic of the flu. I meet mothers at conventions, read letters and posts on social media and it is breaking my heart. Moms are […]

Special Needs Journal 2: The Search

By Holly Giles | Family , Inspiration

This was the moment. Fully seeing the physical struggle in Grayson verified I had not been wrong the last three years. I wasn’t crazy. My gut instincts were right. However I had allowed all the quiet voices around me to silence my thoughts. I had pushed my instincts back into submission. But now, I see […]

What Legacy of Marriage Do We Leave Our Children

By Holly Giles | Family , Inspiration , Mama's Musings

What legacy of marriage do we leave our children? In the day to day of our lives I don’t think we realize how all the little things add up to make the biggest impression.

Special Needs Journal: The Quiet Whispers

By Holly Giles | Family , Inspiration , Mama's Musings

The quiet whispers of “Is there something wrong” started when our first child, Grayson was a newborn. He cried for up to seventeen hours a day until he was about seven months old.

Finding Your Homeschool Tribe

By Holly Giles | homeschooling , Inspiration

Finding your homeschool tribe can take time. Frustration and burnout can occur without the right support system for you and your children. But how do you find what is right for your family?

Homeschool with Purpose and Find Your Ground

By Holly Giles | Family , homeschooling , Inspiration

This year marks my ninth year of home-schooling. During those years my intent was to home-school with purpose. However, each year I took on the role of each home-school mom stereotype at one point or another.

Jesus is Calling, at the McDonald’s Drive Thru

By Holly Giles | Family , Inspiration , Mama's Musings

Thursday morning was hectic. I had to get one boy ready for a trip and another prepared for a lawn job. All while trying to get myself put together in a dress. I had made two cups of coffee since 6:30 am, however I took one sip of the first, it was spilled, then I […]

Real Life Mom Confessions: Happy 4th and Merry Christmas

By Holly Giles | Family , Inspiration , Mama's Musings

I was flipping through Facebook and came across a post from a friend who had decorated her mantel for the 4th of July holiday. I loved looking at her photo she posted of all the red, white and blue decor and I admired her early planning. As I was scrolling Facebook I walked through my […]

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