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Stronger Together: Parenting and Partnering After 40

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 As we approach our 14th anniversary in January 2025, we reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared. Being parents and partners over 40 has brought its own set of challenges and joys. Despite health issues and the ups and downs of life, our relationship has remained a source of strength and happiness. We look forward to growing old together, cherishing every moment, and finding joy in our shared passions. The Beauty of Experience: One of the greatest gifts of being older parents is the wealth of life experience we bring to the table. We’ve learned patience, understanding, and resilience over the years. These qualities have not only made us better partners but also more empathetic and supportive parents. This has taught us to appreciate the little things and to find joy in the everyday moments. Health Challenges and Triumphs: Both of us have faced health challenges, but these experiences have only strengthened our bond. We’ve learned to support each other through thick and thin, f
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Embracing Homeschooling and Homesteading in Ohio: A Family Journey

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  Hello, Wonderful Readers! 🌟 As many of you know, our family has been on an incredible journey of homeschooling and homesteading here in beautiful Southeast Ohio. Today, I want to share some updates and insights that might resonate with fellow homeschooling families and those interested in sustainable living. Homeschooling in Ohio: A Family Affair Homeschooling in Ohio is a fantastic option for families who want to take charge of their children’s education. Here in Ohio, parents have the freedom to design a curriculum that fits their child’s unique needs and interests. All you need to do is notify your local school district superintendent and meet the state’s requirements for home education. It’s a wonderful way to create a personalized learning environment that fos
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Best Chapter Books for Adults: Non-Romantic and Thought-Provoking Literary Recommendation

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   Reading Chapter Books for Adults: Non-Romantic and Thought-Provoking Reading is a wonderful way to escape reality, gain new perspectives, and stimulate your mind. If you’re looking for chapter books that are non-romantic and thought-provoking, here are some recommendations: 1. “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari This book explores the history of our species, from the emergence of Homo sapiens in Africa to the present day. It’s a fascinating journey through the cognitive, agricultural, and scientific revolutions. 2. “Educated” by Tara Westover A memoir about a woman who grows up in a strict and abusive household in rural Idaho but eventually escapes to learn about the w
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Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide to Starting Your Own Garden

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  Gardening is a rewarding and therapeutic hobby that allows you to connect with nature and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Whether you have a spacious backyard or a small balcony, you can start your own garden with a few simple steps. 1. Choose Your Garden Type Decide whether you want a vegetable garden, flower garden, or a mix of both. Consider the space you have and the amount of sunlight it receives. According to the Farmers’ Almanac 2024, it’s important to choose plants that are suitable for your climate and soil type. Best Days by Date for 2024 2. Prepare the Soil Healthy soil is the foundation of a successful garden. Test your soil’s pH level and add compost or organic matter to improve its quality. The Farmers’ Almanac 2024 suggests using organic fertilizers and soil
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Homeschooling 7th Grade: A Non-Secular Curriculum for Art, History, Science, and Math

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Homeschooling 7th Grade: A Non-Secular Curriculum for Art, History, Science, and Math As a Mother you know the most important thing in a child's life is what and how you teach them about life and how to adapt to it. We mother's know best at time's it is hard to teach your child everything at once. Explaining your experience with life, doesn't always work out the way you want it to. Sometimes those beautiful faces you gave birth to, helped raise or gave up for better whether or not they will learn lessons without you being with them. Truthfully, I wish I had more lessons learned that gone through in my own life.  Below here is what I came up with for my own Daughter's Homeschooling plan for this year. Whether we can follow it or not is completely up to our abilities to want to learn
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