Oct 4, 2020

September Progress and October PowerSheets Goals

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“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables Hello, October! The leaves on our sugar maples are turning brilliant crimson and it’s a big month around here as we launch the 2021 PowerSheets Collection in 8 days. It has been quite a year at Cultivate and I have to tell you how proud I am of our team. More than ever before, we’ve seen challenges as opportunities. We’ve gotten…

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Sep 2, 2020

August Progress and September PowerSheets Goals

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Ah, September. I’m glad you’re here. The breezes tasteOf apple peel.The air is fullOf smells to feel-Ripe fruit, old footballs,Burning brush,New books, erasers,Chalk, and such.The bee, his hive,Well-honeyed hum,And Mother cutsChrysanthemums.Like plates washed cleanWith suds, the daysAre polished withA morning haze.– “September” by John Updike As the weather cools and the tea warms up, I’ll be memorizing this poem with the kids this month to kick off our new homeschool year! (More to come on that soon!) Here’s a quick…

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Aug 5, 2020

July Progress and August PowerSheets Goals

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Feel like your brain is on overdrive lately? As my friend Jennie shared, a lot of everyday decisions have turned into weighty decisions. We’ve had a lot on our minds this year—more than I think we realize. It’s no wonder we’re tired from decision fatigue! Maybe it’s a good time to reset our expectations. Consider this: would you make better decisions if you did life at 75% right now instead of trying to stay at 100% (or 150%) all the…

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Jul 14, 2020

Gracie’s Garden is here!

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It’s HERE!!! 🌱🌻🎉 Gracie’s Garden is sprouting in homes all over the world today and I couldn’t be more excited for you all! In a year like this, we all need to remember that good things grow slowly—and there’s fun to be found in the wait! Step into the garden with us! Read all about the creation of this book and get a behind-the-scenes look here! Special thanks to everyone who brought this book to life: Michelle and the team…

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Jul 2, 2020

Mid-Year Review and July PowerSheets Goals

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This year has been one of peaks and valleys. In uncharted land (all of 2020, right?!), neither peaks nor valleys are entirely relaxing, though. Peaks take energy to climb and there is usually thick vegetation in valleys and water to cross. But, as hard as traversing mountainous land can be, climbing through peaks and valleys does do something good: it builds your endurance. Your strength. Your navigating skills. Your perspective of the land. Your confidence. Your humility. Your reliance on…

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