Tag Archives: reading aloud

A Virtual Vacation to take as a Homeschooling Mom Before the School Year Starts

Posted on August 11, 2025 by treeoflifemama

So here’s another post in my series for back-to-school. (If you missed my post on finding items for your homeschool when thrifting, go here.) It’s perfect because it’s about taking a virtual vacation before school starts, which I’m all for, … Continue reading →

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Fun Summer Read-Alouds for Your Family

Posted on June 26, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Want some cheap summer fun for you and your children? Of course it’s fun to go to amusement parks, a water park, the swimming pool, the beach, hiking, or the lake, but that’s not always feasible and certainly not something … Continue reading →

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12+ Tips on How To Create a Culture Where Reading is Your Family’s Prime Entertainment

Posted on January 4, 2024 by treeoflifemama

It’s that time of year where it can be easy to fall into the winter doldrums, especially for stay-at-home moms. The rush of holiday excitement is over. Now what? January is the perfect time to discover, cultivate, and celebrate reading … Continue reading →

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Reading Aloud: An Obstinate Act of Love, Especially As You Defy Digital Distractions

Posted on July 23, 2019 by treeoflifemama

Sarah Mackenzie recently did a podcast episode that captures my thinking of how and why reading aloud is so magical. It features an interview with the author of the book below, Meghan Cox Gurdon. Listen here. She answers a question … Continue reading →

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Sweaters, Picture Books and Cocoa: How to Enjoy Winter

Posted on February 21, 2019 by treeoflifemama

Egads! This is the view from my front door two days ago! Something I expect to see in Utah, where I moved from three years ago, but not closer to the equator, where I am now. Alas, we are not … Continue reading →

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