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What is Toxin-Free Skincare? It’s Clean Beauty Without Compromise

Why I’m Choosing Toxin-Free Skincare—and You Should Too When it comes to skincare, I believe what we put on our skin matters just as much as what we put in…

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Is there a Perfect Homeschool Schedule?

From letting go of the perfect homeschool schedule to finding rhythm in daily learning, this post offers encouragement and real-life insight for homeschool parents.

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Summer camps are a fantastic social opportunity

A fantastic social opportunity. Summer camp proved my homeschooled kids are thriving—making friends, building confidence, and mastering communication through play, sports, and real-life learning

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  • Dive Into Our New Learning Week!

    November 11, 2025 / No Comments
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    Hands-on STEM, zoology, and creative learning ideas for 5th graders in Ireland — perfect for keeping kids motivated and curious. We are revealing our learning week plan

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  • Find Out All About How Our Successful Home Learning Journey Started

    November 7, 2025 / No Comments
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    After four years, we’ve finally found our successful home learning rhythm! From overcoming school struggles to nurturing our kids’ passions—cars and animals—this post shares our journey, tips for keeping pre-teens motivated, and the freedom of learning at home

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  • Get Your Free Seasonal Greek Twist Learning Planner Here!

    November 2, 2025 / No Comments
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    Discover a gentle, seasonal homeschool planner for November — blending Greek mythology, astronomy, and local Cavan events. Includes a free printable, night sky guide, and child-friendly poem for ages 10–11.

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  • You Will Love Our Weekly Plans for Future Engineers and Zookeepers!

    October 28, 2025 / No Comments
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    Discover how passion-led weekly plans can nurture your child’s love for learning. This is how real-world interests become powerful lessons at home.

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  • Dive Into How To Keep The Home Learning Motivation Going

    October 24, 2025 / No Comments
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    Learn how to nurture your child’s passions — from cars to animals — using real-life examples, fun projects, and helpful homeschool resources. Discover how home learning motivation is key!

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  • Access This Week’s Free Planner Combining Curiosity, Culture and Creativity

    October 20, 2025 / No Comments
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    Celebrate October learning with our free planner! Explore Irish legends, weather science, Halloween crafts, and nature-based maths. Includes toddler-friendly activities, hands-on projects, and events around County Cavan

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  • What Is An Affordable Holiday For A Family Of 5?

    October 14, 2025 /
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    October 9, 2025 /
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  • Our Exciting Hols Come To An End!

    October 6, 2025 /
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    Our last day in Santa Bárbara, Portugal: sunshine, pool games, family laughs, and homeschool learning through our exciting hols. As we get ready to head back to Ireland, we’re diving into October fun and Halloween in Cavan!

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  • How To Keep The Learning When Travelling

    October 3, 2025 /
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    Discover how we blend homeschooling with family travel in Lourinhã, Portugal! From using seasonal and travel activity books to exploring Dino Park, enjoying a private pool, and soaking up culture, food, and sunshine. This week is about learning when travelling.

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Jihane Petticrew
EARTH MAMA
Welcome to Better Without, where you can find anything related to homeschooling 3 kids, clean eating and beauty routine. Join me in my quest to make things more earthy, Better Without All that Bother You

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