Blog - Samantha Nelson

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Why More Families Are Choosing to Live Small and Buy Land (and Let Their Kids Roam Free)

There’s a shift happening, friends—and I’m here for it. Families are packing up their big mortgages, saying goodbye to neighborhoods where kids are more likely to bump into a Wi-Fi signal than a grasshopper, and moving out to land. Yep—good old dirt, wide open skies, and room to breathe. And I get it. As a […]
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Teaching Independence: How Chores Build Confidence (and Entertain a Busy Boy)

If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a homeschool mom, homesteader, and keeper of too many chickens to count without a calculator, it’s this: kids thrive when they’re given real responsibility. And I’m not just talking about “pick up your toys” (though that’s a solid start). I mean honest-to-goodness chores—work that matters. And yes, sometimes […]
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Mom Guilt vs. the Dream Life: Finding Peace in the Middle of the Mess

Let’s be honest: “Mom guilt” should come with its own reality show. One episode could be about skipping the Pinterest-worthy lunch and throwing chicken nuggets on the plate (gasp!). The next episode? Forgetting spirit day at school—again. And then, for the season finale, juggling work emails, homeschool prep, and wondering if your kid will grow […]
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Should You Buy Before You Sell? Advice for Moms with Wild Kids in Tow

(Because We All Need a Little Real Talk in the Real Estate Game) Alright, mama, you’ve probably heard the question a million times—“Should I buy before I sell?” But with kids running wild, the thought of juggling both ends of the real estate spectrum sounds like a game of Tetris in a tornado. Trust me, […]