By Holly Giles | Family
Walking through sorrow Walking through sorrow together is something that seemed so foreign to me. When my boys were born all wanted to do was protect them from pain. I tried to do everything in my power to keep them from being lonesome, missing a loved one, or having to experience loss in their childhood. […]
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By Holly Giles | Family , homeschooling , Inspiration
Parenting with passion I put Grayson, 15, on a plane to New Mexico this week. I had a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye as he waved goodbye and boarded the plane to live out his passion. I knew he was headed for an adventure that he has longed for, but […]
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By Holly Giles | Family , homeschooling , Motherhood
Moms need a hobby Crafting and sewing were big hobbies of mine. My favorite pastime hobby was finding old things at yard sales and turning them into something new. I really enjoyed it. Then, at the beginning of the little years, I just wanted to know everything about nurturing my boys. So, I read every […]
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By Holly Giles | Family , homeschooling
Young Entrepreneur What makes an entrepreneur successful? Some people might luck out on their success and be at the right place at the right time. Another entrepreneur may be born with the drive to succeed. Then, others might be raised in an environment that creates that mindset. Grayson, my oldest son started a lawn business […]
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By Holly Giles | Family , homeschooling , Inspiration , Simple Living
Modern education When I made the choice to step away from the norm I chose a modern education for my children. I knew we would be viewed as different. We became modern-day pioneers of a new way to learn. Anytime you choose a different path in life, we all become pioneers on the trail of […]
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By Holly Giles | Family , Florida , Great Outdoors , Nature Study
God’s mercy One morning this week I was exhausted from motherhood by 9 am. First, the boys had pushed my buttons and ignored their chores. Then, I began yelling too much and a myriad of other things that made me run out the back door looking for fresh air!!! I needed God’s mercy before I kept on […]
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By Holly Giles | Family , Florida , homeschooling
Skillset Backing a trailer is not part of my skillset. My husband, Curtis seems to think that it is time for me to learn since we travel with one each summer. Our trips to conventions are more frequent and so are the odds something will happen on the road and he will need my help. […]
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By Holly Giles | Family , Florida , Florida Treasures , florida vacations , Great Outdoors
Florida quail hunting It was 4 a.m. when the dogs began barking from the kennel. They knew it was time to get up and head to Babcock Ranch for the Florida quail hunting youth hunt. It was not going to be an ordinary day. We wearily awoke to quite a chill in the air that made […]
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By Holly Giles | Family , Inspiration , Mama's Musings
Jesus is calling Thursday morning was hectic. I had to get one boy ready for a trip and another prepared for a lawn job. Meanwhile, try to get me in a dress and heels. I needed faith to get through this day. I had made two cups of coffee since 6:30 am. I took one […]
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By Holly Giles | Family , Great Outdoors , handicrafts , homeschooling , Simple Living
Prairie Boy Birthday Little House on the Prairie is just as much fun for boys as it is for girls. When my sons decided on a prairie boy birthday party for their joint birthdays I knew I would be in heaven. Our homeschool year had been all about reading the Little House series. In addition, we […]
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