The Gathered Kind
Where mom life meets mission and mess turns to meaning.
recent posts
- 10 Pinterest Mistakes You Might Be Making (and How to Fix Them Fast)
- 25 Off-the-Wall Niche Ideas for Your Quote Page That Aren’t Taken Yet
- Faceless Pages Are the Future: Here’s Why I Started One (and You Should Too)
- 10 Pinterest Mistakes I See Busy Moms Make (and What to Do Instead)
- Pinterest vs. Instagram: Why One Grows My Business While the Other Drains Me
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Author: The Gathered Kind
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Confused by Pinterest? Learn the most common Pinterest mistakes busy moms make and how to fix them with clarity, confidence, and a sustainable strategy that actually works.
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Discover 25 creative niche ideas for your faceless quote page. Each niche includes why it works, who it helps, and 5 post ideas so you can pick your theme and start creating immediately.
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Discover why faceless pages are becoming the future of peaceful online business for moms. Learn why they work, how they grow, and why starting one could change everything for your digital income journey.
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Discover the most common Pinterest mistakes busy moms make and learn simple, actionable fixes to help your pins get seen, clicked, and shared.
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Discover why Pinterest grows your business while Instagram drains your energy. A mompreneur’s honest breakdown of visibility, keywords, and long-term strategy.
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Learn how to use Canva to create digital products that actually sell. A simple design system moms can follow, plus steps for uploading products to Payhip and getting started fast.
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Discover 7 simple and beginner friendly ways moms can start earning from home this week. No experience needed. Just practical steps, easy ideas, and encouragement for the overwhelmed stay at home or homeschooling mom.
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Discover a gentle, realistic homeschool routine for big families, including slow mornings, chore rotations, sibling pairings, outdoor time, and daily rhythms that bring peace and connection.
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Learn why trying to recreate school at home creates burnout and how to embrace a peaceful, flexible homeschool rhythm instead. A cozy, heartfelt story with real-life examples for new homeschool moms.
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Discover the real reason this mom stopped waiting for perfect and started creating anyway. Learn how messy action, faith, and small steps led to her first big breakthrough.
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Discover seven legitimate ways moms can make money from home in 2025. Learn how to earn through digital products, content creation, affiliate marketing, coaching, and more.
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Starting your first year of homeschooling? Here’s what I wish I knew before we began. Real advice from a homeschool mom who’s still learning, growing, and figuring it out.
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Wondering how long homeschool really takes? Here’s the truth. It’s not eight hours. Learn how to create a peaceful homeschool rhythm that fits your family.
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Motherhood doesn’t cancel your calling. It multiplies it. Somewhere between the diapers, dishes, and sleepless nights, you might forget who you are, but God hasn’t. This is your reminder that you were never meant to lose yourself in the giving. You were meant to rise inside it and build a legacy that reflects both love…
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In a world that never stops talking, it’s easy to lose the quiet voice that matters most. This post isn’t about perfect faith or polished devotionals. It’s about finding God in the noise — in the car, at the sink, during midnight feedings — and learning how His Word still speaks right in the middle…
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When you’re raising a big family and building a business, money can feel like one more thing to juggle. But budgeting doesn’t have to be overwhelming or restrictive. It can be freeing, empowering, and even a little fun when you learn to track it your way. In this post, I’m sharing how we’re working toward…
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Tired of feeling like you have to post nonstop just to stay visible? This heart-centered guide breaks down how busy moms can use Pinterest marketing to drive real traffic—without being online 24/7. Learn how to set up your account, create pins that work like business billboards, and schedule content that keeps growing while you rest.…
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You don’t need a camera, a big following, or hours of free time to start earning online. In this post, I’ll show you how I turned simple quote pages into growing streams of traffic and income — all while homeschooling five boys and living real mom life. Learn the power of passion-led content, the exact…
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Ever feel like you’re doing it all but getting nowhere online? Pinterest changed everything for me. In this post, I’m sharing how I use it to drive traffic to my blog, grow steady income streams, and still keep my peace as a homeschooling, work-from-home mom.
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Ever wonder how homeschooling moms actually make money from home? This post breaks down the real income streams that work — affiliate marketing, digital products, print-on-demand, and more — plus the tools, ChatGPT prompts, and steps to help you start your own online business today. You don’t need to be an influencer or have endless…
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Thinking about pulling your kids out of school but don’t know where to start? This step-by-step guide walks you through your first 30 days of homeschooling — with grace, confidence, and calm. Learn what to do (and what not to do) as you transition into homeschooling, find your rhythm, and rediscover joy in learning together.
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For 13 years, I’ve built income from home while raising five boys. From selling others’ products to creating my own, I’ve learned what truly works for busy, homeschooling moms—without selling to your friends or losing your peace.
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Thinking about homeschooling but feel overwhelmed? Here’s the real truth about what it’s like, what no one tells you, and how to start without losing your mind. A heartfelt guide for new homeschooling mamas—plus a free First 30 Days of Homeschooling plan to help you begin with peace, not panic.
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As a homeschooling mom of five, I’m always hunting for hands-on ways to make learning stick. Worksheets? Forget it. My boys need to touch, build, and discover. That’s why I dug into Amazon reviews and pulled together the 5 science kits sitting in my cart right now—organized by price and packed with parent-approved fun.
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Life’s battles aren’t meant to be fought alone. The Battle Plan: Scripture & Prayers for Every Struggle is a free guide designed to help you face fear, finances, family struggles, and more with the power of God’s Word. Inside, you’ll find Scripture references and ready-to-use prayers for every season—your go-to resource when the weight feels…
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Balancing screen time with five boys isn’t always easy, but it doesn’t have to feel like a losing battle. We’ve found that timers, consistency, and simple alternatives like outdoor play, chores, and family games make a huge difference. Screens aren’t the enemy—but they don’t run our house either.
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Looking for an easy way to grow a quote page that actually connects and converts? Quote Page Collective is the ultimate plug-and-play toolkit for creators who want to share powerful content, stay consistent, and build income through faceless or branded pages. With 300+ done-for-you quotes, beautiful Canva templates, and monetization strategies that work—you’ll have everything…
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If you’ve been wondering how creators are quietly building audiences and income on Threads without burning out or selling their soul—this might be the missing piece. Threads to Millions is a written strategy guide packed with swipe-worthy templates, post ideas, and a step-by-step plan for turning conversations into clicks. Honest, effective, and made for busy…
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There’s a strength in motherhood that doesn’t always look strong. It’s quiet, steady, and unseen—but it holds the whole house together. This post is for the mom who feels invisible, exhausted, or stretched thin. Come sit in the reminder that your presence is powerful, your peace is holy, and your strength is seen—by the God…
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Ingredients: Directions: 🍂 Looking for more cozy meals to feed the whole family?Click here to check out all 5 fall recipes that save your sanity.
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Ingredients: Directions: 🥧 Want more crowd-pleasing comfort meals?Click here to check out all 5 fall recipes that feed a crowd.
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Ingredients: Directions: Want more cozy meals that won’t break the bank?🍂 Click here to explore all 5 fall recipes that feed a crowd.
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Ingredients: Directions: Looking for more budget-friendly fall meals?👉 Click here to see the full post with all 5 cozy family favorites.
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Ingredients: Directions: Simple Variations: Looking for more cozy family meals like this?👉 Click here to see all 5 fall recipes that feed a crowd.
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Fall is my favorite season to cook for my family. There’s something about the crisp air, the early sunsets, and the way everyone gravitates toward the kitchen when something warm is simmering on the stove. With a big family, though, cooking can feel less like a Hallmark moment and more like a juggling act. It’s…
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Just getting started with homeschooling? This step-by-step guide walks you through the first 30 days with calm, clarity, and confidence. From legal steps to light lessons, you’ll find everything you need to ease into homeschooling without the overwhelm. Small steps, big connection—this is how you build a homeschool rhythm that actually works.
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Struggling with restless kids during homeschool in winter? Try these practical, cozy hacks and indoor learning ideas to make cold days easier.
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Fall isn’t just about pumpkin patches and cozy sweaters—it’s a chance to slow down and create family rhythms that actually feel good. In this post, I’m sharing 10 meaningful fall traditions you can start this year (without breaking the bank). From soup nights and leaf walks to candlelit game nights, these ideas are simple, sacred,…
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If fall has felt frantic, you’re not alone. But you don’t have to stay in survival mode. This is your permission slip to slow down, reset your rhythm, and create sacred moments that make you feel again—not just function. Cozy, honest, and heart-led.
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You don’t need perfect timing or a Pinterest-worthy plan to chase your dreams—you just need passion, presence, and the courage to build in the middle of real life. This is how I’m creating a life I love—right here, in the cracks of motherhood.
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Homeschooling doesn’t have to look like eight hours at a desk with color-coded lesson plans. Around here, we learn in the cracks—between breakfast and bedtime, while baking muffins or chasing curiosity down a YouTube rabbit hole. It’s messy. It’s beautiful. And it’s working.
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I couldn’t find funny, relatable boy mom shirts that felt like me—so I made my own. Here’s why I started my Etsy shop (and where to find your next favorite mug or hoodie).
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Curious how to make money online without touching inventory? I use Printful to create print-on-demand products—right from home, with no stress and no stock. Here’s how I keep it simple (and profitable).
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Homeschooling isn’t easy—and neither is constantly wondering if you’re doing enough. These 222 affirmations were written for the mama who’s showing up in the chaos, teaching in the cracks, and choosing love over perfection. Read them out loud, whisper them when you need strength, and come back to them anytime you need to be reminded:…
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Some days feel like a never-ending swirl of tabs in my brain—homeschooling, bills, dinner, dreams. If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at everything while trying to hold it all together, this post is for you. A gentle reminder that you’re not behind—you’re in the middle, and the middle is holy ground.
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Juggling motherhood, business, and content creation is no small task—but I’ve found a secret weapon that helps me do it all without losing my mind: ChatGPT. From homeschool lesson plans to meal ideas, blog drafts to sticky-note scavenger hunts, this tool saves me hours every week. In this post, I’m breaking down exactly how I…
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🛒 Ingredients: 👩🍳 Instructions: 🍽️ Tips for Big Families: 🍽️ Looking for more big-family meal ideas that keep the chaos under control?Check out the full roundup: Feeding the Chaos: 5 Big Family Recipes That Save My SanityTrust me—you’re gonna want to save them all. 💛
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🌮 Ingredients 👩🍳 Instructions 🧡 Why We Love It These are a summer staple in our house and a party favorite with extended family. Plus, there’s something oddly satisfying about eating out of a chip bag like it’s totally normal behavior. (Because at this point? It is.) 🍽️ Looking for more big-family meal ideas that…
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🍖 Ingredients For the Ham Balls: For the Sauce: 👩🍳 Instructions 🧡 Why We Love It 🍽️ Looking for more big-family meal ideas that keep the chaos under control?Check out the full roundup: Feeding the Chaos: 5 Big Family Recipes That Save My SanityTrust me—you’re gonna want to save them all. 💛
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🌮 Ingredients 👩🍳 Instructions 🧡 Why We Love It 🍽️ Looking for more big-family meal ideas that keep the chaos under control?Check out the full roundup: Feeding the Chaos: 5 Big Family Recipes That Save My SanityTrust me—you’re gonna want to save them all. 💛
