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Planting for Beauty
March 18, 2024 For me, gardening is not about perfection but it’s about bringing beauty to this wonderful place that my family and I call...

Ashley Qurollo
Mar 18, 20243 min read
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Singing With My Kids
February 26, 2024 At the request of a faithful reader, I have embarked on a series about music. Today I would like to share a little...

Ashley Qurollo
Feb 26, 20243 min read
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What I'm Reading
February 19, 2024 Welcome back, friends! Last week I shared how my book basket came to be, and today I will share what is currently in my...

Ashley Qurollo
Feb 19, 20243 min read
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Music in My Soul, Part 2
February 5, 2024 (This is an old family heirloom violin, not my Gottfried Raabs.) Last week, I shared a little about my musical...

Ashley Qurollo
Feb 5, 20244 min read
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Music in My Soul
January 29, 2024 A few weeks ago in that rather desperate blog post, I queried my readers for topics of interest. One of my sweet readers...

Ashley Qurollo
Jan 29, 20244 min read
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Natural Living
January 22, 2023 Recently, I looked around my tiny kitchen and smiled at the changes, all of which moved my family closer towards natural...

Ashley Qurollo
Jan 22, 20243 min read
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A Collected Christmas
December 18, 2023 I am an old soul and always have been. From my childhood days, old things have spoken to my heart. Old things tell...

Ashley Qurollo
Dec 18, 20233 min read
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Christmas Cookies
December 4, 2023 My mother taught me how to bake, and I am forever grateful for her investments into me. I have many precious memories of...

Ashley Qurollo
Dec 4, 20232 min read
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Attitude of Gratitude
November 20, 2023 As my favorite holiday approaches, my thoughts turn towards what to write about. Naturally, we think of giving thanks...

Ashley Qurollo
Nov 20, 20235 min read
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Living Simply with Lower Energy | Everyday Strategies
October 30, 2023 As I look back over what blog posts have received the most views, my posts on “Living Simply with Lower Energy” seem to...

Ashley Qurollo
Oct 30, 20235 min read
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Living Simply with Lower Energy | Leaning on the Lord
October 23, 2023 I wish that I had started my “Living Simply with Lower Energy” series with an emphasis on God’s strength. Perhaps...

Ashley Qurollo
Oct 23, 20235 min read
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Everyday Beauty
October 9, 2023 Every day we are surrounded by beauty. Oh, I do not mean the crystal chandelier kind of beauty or the...

Ashley Qurollo
Oct 9, 20234 min read
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Homeschooling | Do Worksheets Really Work?
September 25, 2023 If you have read my blog posts about homeschooling or know me personally, I am not a huge fan of “Worksheet School.”...

Ashley Qurollo
Sep 25, 20235 min read
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Farewell Summer
September 18, 2023 "Farewell Summer" Gorgeous summer days are almost past. The days are long but the season short. Like a dandelion whisp...

Ashley Qurollo
Sep 18, 20231 min read
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Quiet Afternoons
September 11, 2023 “I don’t know how you do what you do.” I hear this comment occasionally. Some mean it as backdoor compliment, and some...

Ashley Qurollo
Sep 11, 20235 min read
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Keeping the Home | Establishing a Cleaning Cycle
August 21, 2023 The coffee is brewing. I’ve already read to my kids, and they are in their designated quiet time spots. I grab my camera...

Ashley Qurollo
Aug 21, 20234 min read
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The Old Rocking Chair
August 14, 2023 “Mommy, I need you to come rock me,” my oldest called over the baby monitor on my dresser. In my quietest voice, I...

Ashley Qurollo
Aug 14, 20235 min read
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A Gentle Start to Homeschool
July 24, 2023 Gardens bloom with vibrant blossoms. Summer crops ripen and grace the table in fresh salads and summer soups. Afternoons...

Ashley Qurollo
Jul 24, 20235 min read
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A Mother Looks at Philippians 4:4-7
July 17, 2023 Have you ever read Philip Keller’s, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23? This book, written from the perspective of an actual...

Ashley Qurollo
Jul 17, 20235 min read
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Food for the Heart
June 26, 2023 A simple child’s prayer in the morning bursts forth into afternoon sunshine for big sister’s birthday party. God lovingly...

Ashley Qurollo
Jun 26, 20234 min read
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Welcome to the heartbeat of ASHLEY QUROLLO where I love to share my heart, music, and home. Come learn with me as we explore intentional homeschooling, conservative music, and joyful home-making.
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