We had a great October! We started with a trip to Crystal Cave. I haven't been since I was little and it didn't disappoint! We started our morning with some gem mining. We then went to watch a short video on how the cave was discovered and then finally the tour! I don't remember anything of my previous visit so this was a real treat! I didn't know that a couple weddings happened inside the cave! Also, I didn't know what dark really looked like until they turned out the lights inside the cave! This was no Luray Caverns like in Shenandoah, where we went when Keegan was 6 months old in 2011 but it was still so cool!
Our second field trip was to the PA State Capitol. I had never been here and wow, this was amazing! We learned that this is the most ornate State Capitol in all 50 states! And the gold in the moulding and everywhere (but probably not the small picture frames) is 23 (not 24) carat gold! It was truly the most beautiful building I've ever been in. Check out the pictures for yourself and see if you agree with me.
The last field trip was seeing Raptor Man at our church on October 31. Now I had seen him 3 or so times before but it's been over 12 years so Keegan had never seen him and Brady was just a toddler. He shared his story of smuggling eggs from another country (and getting caught), his testimony and she also shared the Gospel.  We got to see different kinds of falcons, my favorite were the owls that flew around the sanctuary.  The last owl flew almost up to the ceiling and stayed there!
And of course we had hikes. We went to Warwick County Park, Struble Trail (practically in our back yard) and yesterday was Stroud Preserve.

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Allison

 
Hey there! I’m Allison, a homeschool mom of 4 boys, married to Peter. Three of my boys have graduated, and I still have one in high school. 

We live in a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Life here is beautiful, a little loud, and full of wrestling matches. We’re definitely a work in progress, and that’s real life.

A little about me and how I got here...

I started at Villanova studying accounting, then ended up working as a computer programmer building websites in the mid-’90s. A few years later, I became a stay-at-home mom and never looked back.

My wellness journey began in my 20s when I struggled with endometriosis. It opened my eyes to how much our daily choices matter. 

I started with food, then slowly learned more about what supports a healthier home and body.

That journey grew into a passion for helping other moms see they don’t need to do it all. They can start small and grow.

When my oldest was little, he once sprayed Shower Power in his mouth. Let’s just say Poison Control and I were a little too familiar back then. 

That moment stuck with me.

Even though I had already started making changes with food, it took me longer to connect the dots between cleaning products, toxins, and everyday wellness.

These days, I’m navigating life as a homeschool mom, college mom, and now a mom whose two oldest boys are married. We also have two girl poodles, and they help balance out all the boy energy around here. 

I love teaching about real life wellness, simple swaps, fitness, and homeschooling. I also love whole foods, exercise, pickleball, and reminding moms they need some alone time before starting the homeschool day. 

You can’t teach from an empty cup. 

Fresh milled flour has also become a big passion of mine. I love baking from freshly ground grain, and I believe a lot of what bothers people is the processing, not just the gluten itself.

I’m passionate about helping homeschool moms 35 and up create a calm, fun, organized home, reduce toxins, and feel more confident about what really matters. You got this. Let’s take it one step at a time.

If that sounds like you, I’d love to help.

Here is my story on YouTube.

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