Rooted in Grace & Wonder
Growing, creating, and exploring together at home.
Hi, I’m Tanya — a homeschool mom of five, from a college student down to a baby. Over the years, our home has become a place of learning, laughter, and grace. Rooted in faith and curiosity, we’re slowing down and exploring new ways to grow and create together. Here, I share faith-based resources, creative learning ideas, and inspiration to help you nurture a joyful homeschool at every stage.
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From the Blog
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Is Homemade Frozen Pizza Worth It? | The From-Scratch Math
Homemade frozen pizza has been a staple in our family for years. Friday nights have almost always meant pizza and a movie, and over the years we’ve made everything from boxed crust mixes to completely from-scratch dough. Lately, I’ve started stocking our freezer with homemade pizzas so we can enjoy the convenience of frozen pizza…
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Is Homemade Oatmeal Bread Cheaper? Cost, Ingredients & Honest Math
I don’t make everything from scratch because it’s always cheaper. I make it because I want to know when it’s worth it. Sometimes homemade saves us money. Sometimes it simply lets us buy better ingredients for about the same price. This series is about doing the math honestly, so you can decide what makes sense…
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The From-Scratch Math: What Is the Homemade Chocolate Syrup Cost?
Does homemade chocolate syrup cost less? Surprisingly, not always. After comparing my homemade version to Hershey’s Simply 5, I found that the homemade syrup cost, when made with premium ingredients, is actually costs. Here’s exactly what I paid and whether I think it’s still worth making. This is the second experiment in my $1,000 From-Scratch…
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The From-Scratch Math: Does Homemade Greek Yogurt Actually Save Money?
The From-Scratch Math: Is Homemade Greek Yogurt Cheaper? Grocery prices keep going up. I know I’m not the only one who feels it. I can walk into the grocery store, buy what feels like a pretty ordinary cart of food, and somehow spend far more than I expected. At the same time, it often feels…
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How We Turned a Sick Day Into a Pirate Adventure (Easy Treasure Hunt for Kids)
🏴☠️ A Slow Day Turned Pirate Adventure Today wasn’t supposed to be anything special. Just a usual Wednesday with college classes for my teenager and the morning at the park followed by library time for the rest of us. But we’re home with my youngest not feeling well. Which meant plans were canceled, lessons were…
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I Never Planned This Life: My Journey to Motherhood and Homeschooling
I Never Planned This Life There was a time in my life when I never imagined I would be here. Not as a mom.Not with a house full of kids.Not homeschooling.Not building a life centered around family. If anything… I was trying to avoid it. I come from an unstable childhood with divorced parents, and…
