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Musings on Musical Big Families and My Advice to Amber De La Motte of the Happy Caravan

Posted on May 8, 2025 by treeoflifemama

I’ve been thinking a lot about music, children, and families lately, ever since I resurrected my violin to play in a church Easter concert last month, after not playing much for decades. It all goes back to my orchestra playing … Continue reading →

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New Apostles Song for 2025 General Conference

Posted on April 4, 2025 by treeoflifemama

General Conference is tomorrow and Sunday! You can learn more about it and watch it here. When I watch it I feel inspiration to be a better disciple of Jesus Christ. That’s because I get to hear from people who … Continue reading →

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Fun “Traveling” With Just a Book: Especially for Homeschooling Mamas and their Children, This Totally Counts as Your Language Arts and Geography Curriculum, and It’s So Fun and Easy!!!

Posted on February 21, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Calling all homeschooling mamas, especially if you feel burned out!!! (Anyone else can read this too of course. :-)) It’s that time of year when homeschooling can feel really hard. At least in a lot of North America, the skies … Continue reading →

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Can You Homeschool for Free With Just a Library Card? Plus BONUS: How to Use the Public Library as a Homeschooler

Posted on October 16, 2024 by treeoflifemama

Another school year is in full swing! It’s been fun to share “Back-to-School” photos with my extended family in our family group texting chat on our phones. Even my 59-year-old big brother is back to school with his wife for … Continue reading →

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I Finally Got to Visit My Sister in Maine: My Miracles Involving Money and More

Posted on August 18, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I found this new YouTube Channel (Single Mom on a Farm) and website (singlemomonafarm.com) that I am loving! They are both from Marcie Holladay. She is a single mom of 10 children who lives on a farm in rural Virginia. … Continue reading →

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