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Grocery Budgeting with a Big Family: Our Real Food Staples List
Feeding a big family on a budget while sticking to real, nourishing, from-scratch meals isn’t always easy—but it’s possible. Over the years, we’ve learned how to stretch our grocery dollars, stock our pantry with purpose, and keep meals simple, honest, and full of flavor. From homemade pasta to pantry staples and the occasional food pantry trip, I’m sharing what works for us—and what might help you too.
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Slow Mornings and the Beauty of Routines Over Schedules
There’s something deeply peaceful about a slow morning—the kind where breakfast isn’t rushed, the dogs eat at 9 instead of 7, and the kids ease into the day. We’ve traded schedules for rhythms, and honestly, it’s brought so much calm. This post dives into the difference between routines and schedules, why strict timelines overwhelm me, and how hands-on learning shapes our homeschool life. If you’ve ever felt like traditional systems don’t fit your family, this one’s for you. 🌿
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Welcome to The Essential Schoolhouse
In this first post, I share the heart behind The Essential Schoolhouse - a space for healing, homemaking, and honest motherhood. If you’re rebuilding life with faith, grace, and intention, you belong here.
