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About Me

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 This is a place where readers are encouraged to fully embrace who they are and move forward in growth to where they want to be.

My name is April Edwards.

I live in the Arizona desert with my husband Jim and our 4 amazing kids (ages 8 to 18 years old). I enjoy teaching my kids and helping others with homeschooling. Learning and sharing are life-giving to me.

My professional life: After college, I was a 5th grade teacher in Mesa Public Schools. Then I became a stay-at-home mom. I started homeschooling more than 14 years ago. I have taught in 17 different co-op classes with a variety of kids. 

Daily Life: In the afternoons, you will find me on the couch with a non-fiction book and tea. I also enjoy long walks in our neighborhood, writing, cooking homemade meals, bullet journaling, and doing farm chores.

We like to pack up the RV and explore the Southwest on weekends. We also play board games as a family, read great books, and try out new hobbies with the kids. Creativity and adventure are part of our family culture.

 

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References & Citing Sources:

 
Every blog post has other writers, creators, and resources cited within. I believe on living an abundant life with plenty of shared ideas and open hands. I want to do my best to support those around me who create and share helpful materials. (I do not receive compensation for anything I share.)
 
Canva is my favorite place to create PDFs, Instagram posts, any type of graphic design content, and printables. Their tools are easy to use and many are free.
 
Most photos are from Unsplash. (See specific references at the bottom of each photo and each post.) This free site is a haven for anyone needing images and creative photos. I am inspired and amazed at what I am able to find there.
 
I have recently found Chat GPT to be an excellent resource (used wisely) for research, editing, and gathering ideas in a concise way.