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Reverse Advent: A New Family Tradition
As the holiday season approaches, many families look for ways to embrace the spirit of giving. One beautiful tradition to start this year...
Ashley Daugherty
Dec 2, 20245 min read


The Generational Cycles of Motherhood
As a mom with young children, I often find myself reflecting on the childhood my own mother worked tirelessly to give me and my brother....
Ashley Daugherty
Nov 12, 20244 min read


Five Essential Tips for Managing Eczema in Children: Our Family’s Journey
October is National Eczema Month, a time to spread awareness about this common yet often challenging skin condition. Eczema entered our...
Ashley Daugherty
Oct 30, 20243 min read


TMT Beginner Sourdough Recipe
Ready to bake? Here’s my beginner sourdough recipe that’s perfect for anyone new to the craft. Be sure to have read my beginner’s guide...
Ashley Daugherty
Oct 8, 20244 min read


Sourdough: The Gateway Drug
If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through Instagram and admiring all the beautiful, rustic loaves of bread, you might have thought,...
Ashley Daugherty
Oct 8, 20244 min read


The Modern Juggle
In today's society, we often find ourselves caught up in the chaos of after-school activities, weekend birthday parties, and the constant...
Ashley Daugherty
Sep 26, 20243 min read


PCOS: Life After Two Pregnancies
In my original blog post from four years ago… wow, I can't believe it's been four years… I discuss my lifelong journey with Polycystic...
Ashley Daugherty
Sep 10, 20244 min read


Plumbing Problem to Polished Perfection: Our Nursery Makeover
When we recently faced an unexpected plumbing issue in the bathroom next to our daughter's room, I initially felt the usual dread that...
Ashley Daugherty
Aug 30, 20243 min read


Embracing Motherhood: Finding Fulfillment in the Everyday
In today’s world of social media, there’s an overwhelming pressure on mothers to constantly entertain their children. Instagram is filled...
Ashley Daugherty
Aug 22, 20243 min read


Kitchen Garden 101
Ever wonder how these ethereal content creators always have fresh and vibrant fruits and vegetables on hand at any notice? Well, they...
Ashley Daugherty
Aug 20, 20245 min read


The Only Back-to-School Tip You Need
Getting ready for a new school year can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be! As a former reading specialist, I want to share the only...
Ashley Daugherty
Aug 12, 20243 min read


5 Tips for the Novice Homemaker
5 simple tips to turn a house into a home.
Ashley Daugherty
Aug 5, 20244 min read


DIY Curtains for the Average Grand-Millennial
It’s no surprise that pinch pleated curtains are back in style. With this “grand-millennial” aesthetic, designers and novice DIY-ers add...
Ashley Daugherty
Jul 31, 20243 min read
Fostering Fluent Reading
As your child moves on from foundational reading, you might start hearing the word “fluency” more and more from their teachers. This is...
Ashley Daugherty
Sep 15, 20203 min read


Looking Back on Learning
Did you know that I actually started out teaching home economics to middle schoolers?! Yeah, I wouldn’t have placed myself there either...
Ashley Daugherty
Sep 10, 20203 min read
Building Your Child's Oral Language
🗣 Oral language is used to express our knowledge, ideas, and feelings. When your child is able to express their oral language, they are...
Ashley Daugherty
Sep 9, 20202 min read


Living with PCOS
PCOS. I’ve had it since I was 14 years old. I didn’t start learning about it until I was 27. PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a...
Ashley Daugherty
Sep 3, 20204 min read


New (School) Year, New Me
I did something I never expected back in July of this year. But then again, could we have expected ANYTHING from this year?! #2020 I...
Ashley Daugherty
Sep 3, 20201 min read


A Learning Journey: The Beginning
Hi there! 👋 I’m Ashley Daugherty (Pronounced: Doc•er•ty) and I’m here to spread all the love of learning! In today’s world, we are...
Ashley Daugherty
Sep 3, 20201 min read
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