How did we get here? Let's say ten-ish years ago, you told me I would be homeschooling five human children. Well, I would have spit my Mike's Hard Lemonade straight in your face (it's summertime and we're eating tacos on the porch, by the way. I politely hand you a towel to wipe your face because I'm nice like that.). Rewind to ten-ish (okay maybe 12)...(TWELVE?!?) years ago. I had one human child, was working as an elementary school counselor, and was, quite frankly, miserable. Do you ... VIEW POST
A day in the life: homeschool edition
Get them reading with the Tower of Books Challenge
Parents and kids everywhere are feeling the 'end of the year slump' as summer approaches and dreams of closing up the books mix with summer plans that often don't involve a lot of reading. We began feeling that familiar slump after taking a mid-year break of our own (beauty of homeschooling year-round) that left me looking for new ideas to inspire more independent reading in our house. Thanks to Teachers Pay Teachers, I found a great way to get them reading with the tower of books ... VIEW POST
Simple Activity Station Ideas for Kids
I'm often asked, "Jess, how do you function with five kids and a circus of animals?" The answer? Girl Scout cookies and wine (I kid, I kid...mostly...more milk than wine). Cookies aside, since beginning a life of schooling/working at home, I've found that we are all happier when we have options - lots of options. So, I'm going to share a few of my simple activity station ideas for kids that will keep them (and you) happy! Simple Activities - Stay Organized! Before jumping into ALL OF THE ... VIEW POST
Homeschool Organization Made Easy – Whether You Homeschool Or Not!
I want to start off by saying this is a post for anyone. You don't have to homeschool to grab these organization tips and items that I've found to help make living a busy but organized life just a little more attainable. If you're a parent with kiddos who attend a public school, you've probably realized that learning/activities happen at home, regardless. Kids are busy these days which means you are, well, extra busy these days. It can be hard to navigate how to balance the chaos. So, grab a ... VIEW POST
Pumpkin Spice Slime
Looking for a way to make an absolute slimy mess that will probably stick in every nook and cranny in your home and drive you absolutely batty? Terrific! Have I the activity for you! Alright, seriously, it's not *that* bad. In fact, it's actually fantastic and I'm a big fan. I've been trying to fill our Halloween week with easy (key word) crafts and snacks so when I found a recipe for pumpkin spice slime I went all in! Pumpkin Spice...Slime? That's right. It's slime. With a pinch of ... VIEW POST
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✨️✨️ This & unapologetic whimsy? Yes. Yes, indeed. How will you add a little whimsy to your life this week, mortals?? ...I am working on an Alice in Wonderland themed fairy garden, myself. 🤌
#whimsy #aliceinwonderland #witchyvibes #magical #homeinspiration
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✨️✨️🌱 Garden inspiration for all my green-thumb hopefuls out there, mortals!! 🌱✨️✨️
....are you not impressed? Are you not entertained?! ....the teenager is not amused. 🤷♀️ #bruh
#garden #gardeninspo #gardening gardenlove
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✨️🌙 What choices will you make to be and live better? How will you use your beautiful soul to create whimsy and magic in your life? What would you add to this ever-growing list, mortals? 🌙✨️
....I am adding glitter bombs to my list....
#bebetter #liveauthentic #whimsy #whimsical #humanity
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✨️🌙 Time for a reset, mortals. Lose yourself for just a minute...breathe...plot how you`re going to be a whimsical menace... 🌙✨️
🌙✨️ How will you work a little whimsy into your week? ✨️🌙
#inspiration #inspiring #moodygrams #witchesofinstagram #createcommune
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✨️💀 A little behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a couple Soulless Statues that will be making their screen debut (& capturing a soul or two) soon 💀✨️
....they`re kind of....adorable? Is that...is that just a mother`s love??? 🤣🤘 thanks to @ajrbrothers for always providing the best soundtrack for skipping to the best part 👌
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#setdesign #moviemaking #moviemagic #horror #horrorart
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✨️✨️ Slipcover refresh from @comfortworks ✨️✨️
🌙 Anyone else use slipcovers to reign in on the domestic chaos that is having 5 kids, 7 cats, 3 dogs, and a Derek?? 🤣 I`ve been supporting Comfort Works for years as their covers are the only I`ve come across thay actually stand up to our goblin lifestyle 🥂 This is the signature velvet in caramel -- pet/claw friendly - and our sensory sensitive kiddos love the texture/feel of the fabric. 🌙
#home #slipcover #comfortworks #vintagestyle #moodygrams
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Why I feel closer than ever to Jesus as a practicing Pagan and former Christian.
Spirituality, religion, faith — all incredibly relevant and powerful to the human experience. Mostly, I believe, because humans are fragile and beautifully imaginative. We want to know why, how, and where we came from…the reason for our existence. We are a naturally curious and innovative species and generally uncomfortable with the unknown. So, we create stories. Stories that provide us with the answers we seek and the push to live without that nagging fear of the unknown…tugging at our hearts and souls.
At its best, faith inspires and lifts us to be better — to love and give more. At its worst, it is weaponized to control, dominate, and conquer.
Growing up in the church ultimately showed me that much of what folks consider “good Christianity” is performative. Gathered together in a vaulted sanctuary, light pouring through stained glass windows — we sing praises, arms raised. We listen to the message of another human, trying to make sense of the world. We feel better by doing this…somehow emboldened that we are doing life right — that when we inevitably die, we will achieve spiritual immortality. Meanwhile, children go hungry, the homeless are reviled, the poor suffer, the immigrant is attacked, trans folks are vilified, bombs are dropped, the Earth is destroyed -- all while we sing Glory to God, drop $20 in a plate, and sip coffee in a wooden pew.
And we are pushed to share the good news — desperate for the world to know that Jesus loves you!! He died for you! He was sacrificed so that the world would know the truth.
The truth? The truth is that Jesus was arrested, tortured, and crucified because he was a threat to the establishment — to religious leaders and the government who feared his message would turn the people against them and their lust for power. Jesus opened minds that were shuttered, shattered the status quo, boldly broke religious rules, and challenged religious authorities that were more concerned with control & law than justice and care for the oppressed.
Justice and care for the oppressed. Radical, much?
*rest is in comments because I am too wordy 🤣*
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✨️ A mellow moody moment for you, mortals ✨️
🌙 ...to remind you to reset, inhale-exhale, notice......even (& especially when) life is breathing down your neck like a fire spewing dragon living with IBS that ate two chicken chalupas supreme combos smothered in 27 packets of @tacobell Diablo sauce. 🌙
✨️ look out for each other, mortals ✨️
#tacobell #lifelessons #naturelovers #inspiration #homeinspiration
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