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Welcome! I’m Kelly.

I’m a Catholic wife, mother, homeschooler and special needs parent. I love writing about my family, faith, and finding the joy on life’s journey.

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Addie Turns 21: What We’ve Taught Our Kids About Alcohol
Fall birthday season kicks off this week. I turn 45(!!!) today and Addie turns 21 (!!!) tomorrow. While I get a day to celebrate becoming Cologuard eligible, Addie gets to experience walking into a bar and ordering a drink. When little kids hit milestones, like walking, first day of school, … Read more
The Illusion of Fall Normalcy
I think we’ve finally entered back into our fall routine. That doesn’t mean that everything is going according to plan; one nurse has already called out due to illness, and there’s another day I’m not sure Fulton will have a nurse. We had a clinic appointment the first full week … Read more
Homeschool Grades and Creating a Homeschool Transcript
Admittedly, one of the least exciting aspects of homeschooling is grading your child’s assignments. And while you may be able to fudge things for a bit while your kids are young, homeschoolers with an eye to college need transcripts. You might also live in a state that requires keepings grades … Read more
Back to School 2023-24
St. Bruno’s Homeschool and its class of one, is off to a soft start this week. But, in keeping with tradition, here’s a brief run down of each child and their academic plans for the coming year. Addie, Senior, Cleveland State University Addie’s classes started on Monday. She’s in the … Read more

What To Do When Your Child Hates Reading
Spring is here, we’ve all moved past February burnout (hopefully) and the end of the school year is rapidly approaching- thank goodness!!!!!! But in the back of your … Read more
Creating Self-Motivated Learners: How to get your kids to do their school work.
If there’s one question I’m hearing more and more frequently this fall it’s “How do I get my kids to do their school work?”. Parents who are overseeing … Read more
Answers To Your Top Seven Homeschooling Questions
Welcome to the last installment in this weeks homeschooling series! So far we’ve covered: And now today I answer the seven questions I get the most from people … Read more
What I Learned From Raising A Homeschool Graduate
Today Addie was supposed to be graduating in a royal blue cap and gown on a stage with her fellow homeschoolers. Like most seniors, her ceremony has been … Read more

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Heroic Patience: The Ten Virtues of Mary
I originally offered to write on heroic patience as a joke. While I couldn’t think of anyone who was bragging about their ample supply of patience, it seemed there should be some … Read more
How to Start a Family Prayer Time
After the table is cleared, at least partially, our family gathers in the living room for family prayer time. We can manage three decades of a rosary, a litany of Saints, … Read more
I’m The Last Woman Who Ever Thought She’d Have Five Kids
Happy Easter! What a great looking family! It’s weird for me to remember that there was a time, many years ago, when I thought I didn’t want kids. I mean, maybe one … Read more
Veiling At Mass: How To Give It A Try
To veil or not to veil; that is the question…..that I am not touching with a 10 foot pole. I’ll let you decide for yourself whether you feel compelled to veil, a.k.a … Read more

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