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Hello! I'm Lydia. I'm just a mama doing her best.

My wonderful husband Cory is a pastor in the suburbs of Columbus OH, and together we’re raising four delightful little ones. We homeschool, following the Charlotte Mason methodology. We love good books, beautiful art, delightful games, and inspiring music.

When I’m not teaching, you can find me doing what I can to bless the people around me – making nourishing meals in the kitchen, managing schedules and routines, serving at my church, and cleaning up legos. I love good books, making things with my hands (there aren’t many handicrafts I haven’t tried!), and long walks in nature. I’m a hot drinks kind of girl – coffee in the morning and herbal tea at night. Come on in, I’ll make you a cup of something warm, and let’s chat.

What I'm Reading

I’m a firm believer that good books form good people. Check out my page on Storygraph to see what books I’ve recently finished!

Modern Miss Mason

Modern Miss Mason (Leah Boden)

An accessible read that breaks down the Charlotte Mason philosophy into digestible chunks.

The Flourishing Family

The Flourishing Family (David & Amanda Erickson)

Parenting faithfully and lovingly is hard work. This book is an excellent guide!

Braiding Sweetgrass

Braiding Sweetgrass (Robin Wall Kimmerer)

Beautiful, thoughtful book. Will give you a deep appreciation for our world!

Interested in using Alveary at home?

The Charlotte Mason Institute has a wonderful homeschool curriculum for families called the Alveary. 

Use my link, and put in code ‘LSMITH’ for $25 off your first time membership. 

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