Kim Barry

Creating a peaceful and effective elementary homeschool doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This thoughtfully curated list brings together the best elementary homeschool curriculum and supplies to help you build a simple, organized, and intentional learning environment at home. Inside, you’ll find subject-based resources for math, language arts, reading, and more, along with morning time inspiration to help you start each day with purpose and consistency. I’ve also included practical everyday tools—like pencil grips, adjustable desks and chairs, and organization essentials—that support focus, comfort, and independence for young learners. This collection blends high-quality academic materials with meaningful, character-building resources, including a selection of faith-friendly suggestions, so you can choose with confidence knowing your kids are getting the very best. Whether you’re just getting started with homeschooling or refining your current routine, these picks are designed to simplify your decisions, create an environment that leads to consistent results, and support a calm, well-rounded elementary homeschool experience.

Celebrate the Joy of the Resurrection with a basket that points their hearts back to Him. This curated collection blends 'Liturgical Living' with everyday play, featuring everything from Saint-based activities to faith-filled treats. It’s the perfect way to make Easter morning both fun and deeply meaningful for your little disciples.

**Easter Sunday Best** is a curated collection of classic, polished outfits perfect for celebrating the season in style. Think soft pastels, timeless silhouettes, and elegant pieces that feel just right for church, Easter brunch, family photos, and spring gatherings. This list includes beautiful options for women, girls, and boys that capture a traditional, refined look—pretty dresses, tailored pieces, and sweet details that feel both festive and timeless. If you love that classic “Sunday best” feel with fresh spring colors, these are the pieces that make Easter dressing feel special.

A cheerful collection of Easter decor designed to make your table and mantel feel truly celebratory. Think gingham linens, rose-tinted glassware, whimsical carrot candles, chocolate bunnies, and soft spring garlands—layered textures and gentle color that capture the joy of the season. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a simple Eastertide supper, with plenty of charming details to mix, match, and build on as you gather more for every room of the home.

This collection gathers the hands-on preschool materials I’ve used and loved over more than 20 years of homeschooling, along with resources I was introduced to during my time as an assistant, and later as a Good Shepherd Catechist, in the Montessori environment. It focuses on concrete tools that help young children explore early reading, writing, number sense, and visual discrimination through real work rather than worksheets—things like sandpaper letters, the moveable alphabet, counters, and place value materials, along with other tactile resources and books that fit naturally on a preschool shelf. These are the kinds of materials that encourage concentration, fine motor development, and confidence in ages 3–5, while keeping the learning environment calm and purposeful. I’m sharing them simply as one homeschool mom to another, for anyone who wants a gentle, hands-on start to the early years.

Brighten your space with this tangerine home decor collection, a cheerful mix of citrus home decor and orange aesthetic room decor that brings instant sunshine indoors. Featuring fruit themed decor like citrus throw pillows, orange fruit wall art, playful kitchen towels, and charming citrus kitchen accessories, these pieces capture a fresh and vibrant home feel inspired by Italian kitchen decor and Mediterranean decor. The lively palette of orange and green home decor works beautifully in a summer cottage kitchen, breakfast nook, or anywhere you want colorful kitchen accents with a sunny home aesthetic. Perfect for fans of botanical fruit decor, farmers market style decor, and Amalfi Coast kitchen vibes, this collection is all about cheerful colorful home decor that feels warm, welcoming, and full of life.

A lovingly curated collection for those who believe tea is more than a beverage—it’s a ritual. This list gathers elegant teapots, classic kettles, delicate cups and saucers, and thoughtfully chosen loose-leaf teas alongside charming strainers, reusable bags, and tiered trays perfect for hosting. You’ll find a strong nod to vintage and antique style, with timeless patterns (including beloved William Morris motifs) and traditional pieces that bring a sense of beauty and occasion to everyday moments. Whether you’re setting a gracious table for a proper tea, planning a cozy afternoon pause, or searching for heirloom-inspired details that make the experience feel special, these selections are meant to help you slow down and savor.

This Tooled Leather Collection celebrates the rich texture, craftsmanship, and heritage of Western-inspired design. From beautifully detailed handbags and wallets to classic belts, boots, and statement accessories, each piece showcases the artistry of hand-tooled patterns in warm caramel, saddle brown, and deep mahogany tones, often accented with touches of turquoise. Unique finds like guitar straps, hatbands for bride and groom, and even tooled leather dog collars add personality and character beyond the everyday essentials. The result is a look that feels rustic yet refined — a timeless blend of artisan skill, natural materials, and enduring Western style.

Lace Revival is a celebration of femininity in both wardrobe and home, bringing back softness, texture, and romantic detail in a world that often leans minimal and austere. This collection shows how lace can be lived in — not just saved for special occasions — through delicate blouses and cardigans, heirloom-inspired hair accessories and jewelry, and thoughtfully chosen decor like curtains, bedding, wallpaper, and pillows that add warmth and visual interest to everyday spaces. You’ll also find charming extras, from elegant stationery to a bridal clutch and lace-accented phone cases, proving that refinement can be part of daily life. If you’re drawn to graceful style, layered textures, and a more poetic approach to dressing and decorating, these pieces make it easy to create a look that feels timeless, expressive, and unmistakably feminine.

St. Patrick’s Day is about more than shamrocks and “luck” — it’s about faith, mission, and the bold witness of Saint Patrick, the Catholic bishop and missionary who brought Christianity to Ireland. This faith-filled collection features Christian and Catholic St. Patrick’s Day decor and apparel designed to keep March 17th rooted in Christ, including front door wreaths, Irish wall art, cozy “Not Lucky, Just Blessed” pillows and blankets, St. Patrick casting out snakes t-shirts, caps, stickers, a traditional St. Brigid's Cross, and a beautiful poster with the full St. Patrick’s Breastplate prayer (his powerful prayer of protection and exorcism). If you’re looking for meaningful Catholic St. Patrick’s Day decorations, Christian Irish gifts, and faith-based St. Patrick’s Day shirts and home decor, this curated list helps you get your green on while celebrating Ireland’s rich Christian heritage. ☘️

If you love timeless interiors but aren’t sure how to achieve that polished, designer look, this Chinoiserie decor collection makes it effortless. Featuring statement wall art, classic blue and white accents, hand-painted ginger jars, decorative plates, a stunning pearl inlay sideboard, and everyday luxury touches like mugs, tea towels, and personalized coasters, these pieces instantly add depth, elegance, and character to any space. Chinoiserie blends European sophistication with Asian-inspired motifs like florals, pagodas, and intricate patterns to create a layered, collected aesthetic that never goes out of style. Whether you’re designing a grandmillennial living room, elevating a neutral space, or adding personality to a modern home, this curated list helps transform a bland room into a refined, timeless interior.

This warm ochre home palette centers on rich golden yellow tones and shows how to layer them with coral pink, dusty lavender, olive green, and warm blues like slate and powder to create a cohesive, collected interior. You will find velvet pillows and throws for depth, florals and classic stripes for balance, and bedding, lamps, rugs, and wall decor that demonstrate how to repeat color thoughtfully from floor to eye level. The mix of garden colors and warm pastels keeps the look inviting rather than heavy, with options that work beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, reading corners, and even a few charming pieces for kids’ spaces.

Far beyond the typical hair clips and barrettes, here's a lovely curated collection of warm, amber-toned tortoise shell decor and accessories that add depth, vintage charm, and a subtle luxe touch to any space or outfit. My absolute favorite is the cocktail shaker. Tell me yours in the comments.

Here is my collection of ideas for how to spend Lent with children, and a few extras for adults too. Children really benefit from hands on experiences whenever possible, so I really love the crown of Thorns candle holder, the Lenten path coloring poster and the Lego video. And for the adults, if you're ready to dive deeper into prayer, especially meditation, then the Lectio Divine bookmark and journal are right up your alley.

Conscious & Chic Kitchen Finds is a collection of kitchen things I’ve come across and genuinely loved — pieces that are pretty, useful, and made with more thoughtful materials. You’ll find cookware, serving dishes, utensils, small decor touches, and those fun specialty items that make cooking and hosting more enjoyable. I’ve also added a few cookbooks and cooking resources that have inspired me along the way. Everything here feels practical for everyday life but nice enough to keep out, like the kind of things you spot while browsing and think, oh wow, this is good.

Enjoy an elegant Valentine's Day affair with your gal pals this February with the help of this on point collection of stationery, decor and party favors. With a champagne tower theme and other hand drawn doodles, this collection truly sparkles. Personalize all the details of the invitation, thank you card and envelopes. And create memorable gifts by adding a guests' name to their very own champagne glass. Let the party begin!

A collection of Valentine goodies for a kids party or card exchange includes the personalizable cards, gift bags and matching tissue paper, a kid size shirt, teddy bear, tote bag and more! Make it festive and keep it Catholic.

From sheep to alpacas, from merino to cashmere, if you're a fan of natural fiber clothing this is for you. Natural fibers like wool, linen and cotton not only breathe better than unnatural fibers, they also apparently promote better circulation and thermoregulation. Naturally moisture-wicking, they keep you warm without overheating you or shedding microplastics into your skin, or making you sweat like so many other products do. If you feel like your coat has you wrapped in plastic, it probably does. This back-to-nature trend in clothing is happening for a reason and it can only be better than what is currently available in the mainstream. And there's probably no better place to look for beautiful handmade natural fiber clothing than Etsy.

I always cringe a little when I see my kids sucking on a piece of candy that I know isn't doing them any favors. So I've got here some candy alternatives that keep St. Valentine's Day fun and festive without the overload of dyes and artificial ingredients. From candy corn to chocolates to cotton candy and even lollipops made from honey or raspberries, there is something here for just about anyone, kids and grownups alike.

Reading and implementing the principles of Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon was life changing for me, and I've never looked back. Real food is so much more satisfying and delightful than processed food. Ancient grains, homemade dairy, fermented beverages and other foods the way our ancestors prepared them for optimal digestion and longevity are the way to go.

I don't know about you, but I always prefer something unique and handcrafted over something factory or machine made. From posh to patina, here are some unique selections for your next dining room upgrade. In 2026 the rustic look is getting an upgrade with more shine combined with a color pop, like shiny copper with a bit of teal or aqua wash overlaid. Art Deco is back with its stylized botanical motifs and real wood presented in graceful curves and other creative details. And grandma's antique collection is making a comeback, this time combined with modern elements for a more collected-over-time look.

Linen, wool, cotton and silk aren't just a little bit better than synthetic fabrics. They're actually far healthier. Ever since I switched my bedding and pajamas I've been a believer in natural fibers because I sleep so much better than I ever did with cotton/polyester alternatives. I no longer wake in the middle of the night in a pool of sweat. These fabrics breathe and yet keep you perfectly warm. Here is everything you need for a good night's sleep.

It took me a while to realize that it was the cheap drugstore branded mascara that was causing my lashes to fall out, that the lipstick from said drugstore was making my lips cracked and dry, the foundation was ruining my complexion and the sulfate-infused shampoo was robbing my hair of its natural shine. Then I tried tallow balm on my skin, and my skin cleared up. Then I got the mascara and lipstick, and stopped losing lashes and trying to repair my lips with lip balm. Then I finally discovered the hair oil and clay wash. And suddenly, it clicked. Nature wasn't my enemy. Turns out it was my best friend. This list is all about natural cosmetics and personal care items that solve real.problems without causing other problems in the process! Grass fed tallow, coconut and jojoba oil, eggshells, etc. You really don't need chemicals to look and feel good.

A curated collection of dining experiences in Northern Virginia — from cozy cafés and beloved family favorites to elegant spots for special occasions. Whether you’re gathering with loved ones, celebrating a milestone, or enjoying a quiet moment over coffee, these thoughtfully selected restaurants offer warmth, charm, and memorable meals for every occasion.

A thoughtfully curated collection of home decor and personal pieces in rich plum, soft lavender, and airy periwinkle tones. From bedding, lamps, and upholstered chairs to delicate glassware, scalloped trays, and floral accents, each piece brings a sense of warmth and quiet romance to your space. Finished with jewelry, scarves, and cozy details, this edit is designed to layer color in a way that feels refined, feminine, and effortlessly collected.

A thoughtfully curated collection of First Holy Communion ideas to help you celebrate this sacred milestone with beauty and intention. From invitations and prayer cards to meaningful gifts, keepsakes, and party details, this list brings together elegant and faith-filled finds to honor your child’s special day. Whether you’re planning a simple gathering or a more elaborate celebration, you’ll find inspiration here to make it truly memorable.