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Before Lent Begins: Guide for Orthodox Families to Prepare

February 06, 2025 by Destinie Winn in Orthodoxy, Resources for Families, Feast Day, Motherhood, Homeschool, Lent

In this guide you will find resources specifically for the Triodion period (the weeks leading up to lent), and additional resources available to you to help mark this season in your home: countdown calendars, sticker passport for services attended, ideas to decorate your home, book recommendations and devotionals, and more!

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February 06, 2025 /Destinie Winn
Preparing for Lent, Lent, lent resources, Triodion
Orthodoxy, Resources for Families, Feast Day, Motherhood, Homeschool, Lent
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Day in the Life: Orthodox Homeschool Mom of 4

February 02, 2025 by Destinie Winn

Day in the life of an Orthodox Homeschool mom of 4. After a lot of trial and error with different routines, I feel like we are finally landing on something sustainable for us. I find myself really enjoying our days together. I go to bed thinking about the next day, and wake up excited to begin again. So my hope in sharing these glimpses is to show a few snap shots of our day (with time stamps) and give you an idea of what our morning looks like right now. Bear in mind, I have 4 kids ages 1-8. With a 1-year old, our schedule feels like its always changing, so this is what is working now.

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February 02, 2025 /Destinie Winn
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