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Short on time? High Five is home to easy to read articles that contain five ideas or points you can read in five minutes or less. Visit here for a quick read, pick me up, or inspiration.

5 Reasons I Switched to Natural Beauty Products

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This article contains affiliate links. I appreciate Primally Pure’s products so much that I asked to be an affiliate for them to help spread their message of better health through good for you skin care products. Over the last decade, I’ve slowly but surely been switching my beauty and skin care products to more natural… Read More

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5 Tips for Introducing Your Dog to Your Newborn

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1. Smell You Later Dogs see the world through their noses. Do allow your dog to sniff your baby while you are holding her. Gently praise your pup while he is being introduced to your newborn. If you have an energetic dog, have a partner hold your dog on leash. Studies have shown that children… Read More

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5 Myths About Breastfeeding: An Article for New Moms

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Breastfeeding is amazing. Being a new mom is amazing. Your newborn baby is amazing. The learning curve of it all is…overwhelming. Especially when it comes to the basics like sleep and breastfeeding. While sleep is a whole other topic, here are 5 myths about breastfeeding to keep in mind when thinking about your short term… Read More

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5 Meaningful Mother’s Day Gifts: Helpful Tips for Anyone Looking for Fresh Ideas

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This article contains an affiliate link. Mother’s Day is next month… Sunday, May 13, 2018 to be exact (write that down). The time to plan is NOW. Meaningful gifts can’t always be picked up last minute. Moms know if you waited until the day before. Save yourself the stress and worry: plan ahead. Be open… Read More

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Married with Kids? 5 Reasons You Need Date Night

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Remember when you used to go out on dates before you were married? Yeah, I don’t either… But, I *think* it involved getting dressed up, having fun, a few butterflies, holding hands, flirting, and trying to impress each other. There was so much anticipation and excitement…and after a while, familiarity and comfort. You’d found “the… Read More

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5 Tips for Starting an In-Person Moms Group

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Motherhood can feel pretty isolating, especially in the first few weeks and months after baby is born. Being part of a moms group that meets in person can be life changing. A mama tribe can provide much needed friendship, support, and learning opportunities—for you and your child. I started two successful moms groups that still… Read More

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5 Tips for Surviving the Toddler Years

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Many of us have been told to approach toddlerhood with the notion that we will be overrun by the “terrible twos” and ruled by “threenagers.” We’re taught to dread it before it even arrives. We see it coming, we’ve heard about it…but we’re so exhausted from the baby stage that a little independence doesn’t sound… Read More

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5 Tips to Encourage Kids to Value Alone Time

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As parents, we know how important Alone Time is—a minute to ourselves feels priceless, especially in the early years. Enjoying an activity of our choosing can recharge us almost instantly. Our kids naturally yearn for alone time, too, but may need a bit of guidance from us as parents to value it. A family is… Read More

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5 Rules for Visiting a Newborn Baby

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The new baby is here! And you are so excited to meet that brand new bundle of joy. You may have waited your whole life for that new grandbaby, nephew, cousin, etc. It’s going to take everything in you not to run into the hospital, throw your arms open wide, and be the first to… Read More

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Lori Beth Auldridge is a mama bear to three little girls. She and her husband Chris run a renovation business in upcountry Maui. Lori Beth dreams up the designs and Chris makes all those dreams come to life. Her days are filled with her favorite things... coffee, writing, homeschooling, babywearing, audiobooks, binge reading parenting articles, miniature goats, fancy chickens, exploring Maui, moms groups, and more coffee. Yayamamas is her way of spreading aloha and using her B.A., M.A., & M.F.A. degrees to put more good into the world.

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“I’m sorry, the Auldridge Ohana can’t take y “I’m sorry, the Auldridge Ohana can’t take your call right now. Leave a message at the tone if you want, but also know we won’t be available for the next month. Maybe more. We like adventures and we’ve gone to find some.” *beep*
Day 6 of our “official” new homeschool year an Day 6 of our “official” new homeschool year and we pressed pause on everything to start Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park on the front porch while holding cats, petting dogs, and soaking up the last of the summer sunshine. ☀️🍁🥹☕️

This is the life. 🩵 Truly, truly. There is nothing else I’d rather be doing than reading Jane Austen with my kids in the sunshine when the moment strikes them. 

10/10 recommend this Usbourne introduction to Jane Austen. It’s captivating and beautiful!
Is anyone else reading this book right now? 🫁 O Is anyone else reading this book right now? 🫁 Or have you read it? 🤔

There’s a lot to unpack in this book! 👀 Let’s talk about it! Spoiler alerts and stories about how you have applied it to your life are welcome in the comments👇🏼 

This was gifted to me by @birthuprising 🥰 It’s book club worthy for sure!
Our first baby Holland Lops are available 🥰 The Our first baby Holland Lops are available 🥰 They are adorable beyond all reason & ready for their new homes. If you’re in North Idaho and interested in a 4-H project or a snuggly pet, send me a DM! 

@honeybunnyfarm 🐇
This is absolutely, without a doubt, my favorite t This is absolutely, without a doubt, my favorite thrift store find ever. 😍 Our entire family is obsessed with books. Our house is designed around our books. And one thing we need more of (other than bookshelves 😂) are book ends!

Wait until you see the thrift treasures my homemaker friends are posting about today, too. 🤩 (See tags below) 

What is the best thing you ever thrifted? 

For more fave second-hand items, check out my friends along with our hashtag #homemakerscircle 

@lifeonhomegrownhaven
@crazyw8farm
@allyson.boop
@homestead_education
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What a summer of simple joys and beautiful days wi What a summer of simple joys and beautiful days with my children! 🥰 

Lord, open my eyes so that I can take in the joy that is meant for me in this beautiful life. Help me and my family to continue to keep our eyes open as we enter into the new homeschool year. Draw us closer to each other and closer to you. Amen. 

Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. Psalm 119:18

Blessings on your new homeschool year! 🙏🏼😘
A rainy summer day at home Sleeping in, not sure A rainy summer day at home

Sleeping in, not sure if by accident or on purpose
Coffee with my best friend
Our toddler requested banana bread
So I made some
The rain became more steady
So we made tea
And opened our poetry book
One poem was so beautiful, I cried
Wide eyes asking questions 
Then laughing at the next poem
I love these days, my children, and poetry
A little school
And a lot of home
I treasure our time together
I stare wide eyed back at them
The seasons are shifting
And so are we. 

#homeschoollife #homeschooldreams #homeschoolpoetry #teachingpoetry #rainydays #elevatingmotherhood
There’s only two things that money can’t buy a There’s only two things that money can’t buy and that’s true love and homegrown tomatoes! 🍅 

Those three humble cherry tomatoes are from my garden and the heirloom tomatoes are from the store 😂 (But my tiny tomatoes definitely tasted better than store-bought ones! Motivation to grow more next year!) I didn’t have enough for my caprese sourdough bread so I combined the two 🙂

👩🏻‍🍳LB Style Recipe:

Sourdough pizza crust can just be a regular sourdough bread recipe but add garlic, oregano, basil, and olive oil. 1 loaf is 2 crusts. 

Put your halved dough in a pan and cook it hot (450-500) for about 8 minutes to cook the crust partway. 

Take it out, add your toppings, & put it back in the oven until it’s done enough for you and your family. 😂

For this dish, I loosely followed @halfbakedharvest recipe for caprese garlic bread with crispy prosciutto. I subbed salami for prosciutto because that’s what I had on hand and I cooked everything instead of keeping it cold on top. 

That’s my favorite way to cook…read other recipes for reference, see what I have on hand, and make adjustments. The only thing I actually follow a written recipe for is baking 😉 

Now’s a great time to dive into your garden and grab basil and tomatoes! For more great tomato recipes (and recipes with details 😂) check out my friends along with our hashtag #homemakerscircle

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Today was a ✨perfect✨ homeschool day Not bec Today was a ✨perfect✨ homeschool day 

Not because I was the perfect teacher or they sat perfectly still in their seats and got 100% in their workbooks…

It was perfect because we were together and learning and enjoying one another. Comfortable and content at home. 🥰

It was perfect because I got to be the one they ran to when they found a giant peacock moth caterpillar, the little one shouting, “Mom! Come here! It’s a calerpitter emergency! Tell us what it is!” 🥹

It was perfectly natural and relaxed, despite poopy diapers, ill-timed giggles, misplaced supplies, squirming in seats, daydreaming, chatting about everything, and any other occurrence I could have called “annoying” or an “interruption.” It was perfect all the same. 🥹

#hereforit #elevatingmotherhood #elevatinghomeschool #homeschooldays #homeschoolday #perfecthomeschoolday #adjustedexpectations

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