If you follow along on the Facebook page or are on the actual blog often, you may have noticed that I have done some re-branding. I have a snazzy new header, new design, and coordinating Facebook graphics. The Facebook page is currently still the Vicki Arnold blog, but I have moved the blog back to my original blog title of Simply Vicki. Facebook page will follow suit eventually.

Previously, my blog tagline was “Where P31 & Titus 2 meet Colossians 3:23.” I think this only made sense to me. I was aiming to chronicle my attempts to follow in the big footsteps left behind by the Proverbs 31 and Titus 2 women with the right attitude, according to Colossians 3:23.

Over time, as things tend to do, my life changed and this tagline no longer really reflected what I was blogging about. While I started off in a more reflective, journaling type of writing, I eventually moved on with a desire to encourage and equip women. Particularly in the areas of homeschooling, homemaking, and Christian faith.

So.

Over the summer, I began to pray, think, and brainstorm. I realized quickly that I did not like the name of the Vicki Arnold blog anymore because ultimately the blog is NOT about me. To make this long story a little shorter, I eventually realized that while I wear many hats throughout my days, at the end I am simply Vicki. Thus, I moved back to my very original blog title.

The tagline actually came via my friend Becky after discussing what I was wanting my blog to be focused on going forward. I tossed around several ideas, but when Becky took a few of my words and rearranged them to give me “Homeschooling & Homemaking With a Happy Heart,” I was THRILLED.

It was perfect. It covered my niches and it used alliteration. Oh, how I love alliteration!

Fast forward to now, with my snazzy new design and updated name and tagline. I have decided to participate in The Nester’s 31 Days writing challenge. While I had a few ideas in mind, I thought this would be the perfect time to break out all those posts I had trapped in my writing notebook and give you a taste of what the blog will be like going forward.

Once the month of October is passed, I will NOT be continuing to write 7 days/week. I am not THAT talented. 😉

About Homeschooling & Homemaking With a Happy Heart

Before we dive into the posts, I wanted to give you an overview of what these topics will encompass from my perspective. This extends beyond this 31 day challenge.

• Homeschooling – A bit obvious, I am a homeschool mom. I will be sharing resources to help make homeschooling easier. These will include encouragement for a homeschool mother’s heart, curriculum reviews, resource lists of all kinds (including free), and any thing else relating to the world of homeschooling. I will also be creating and sharing activities and printables.
• Homemaking – This will be a relatively new area here. I will be sharing ideas for meal planning, recipes, sewing tutorial round-ups, and resources for inspiration in anything that falls under the homemaking umbrella.
• Happy Heart – This is the unclear one. Happy heart includes family, faith, and holistic living. I am bringing back my Sunday Psalms for the 31 Day challenge and will be sharing some great parenting resources. I also plan to share things that make us laugh because laughter is a big part of our home.

31 Days of Homeschooling & Homemaking With a Happy Heart

Below are the posts that make up this challenge. As each one goes live, I will add the link. Or you can subscribe via email to make sure you don’t miss them!

1. Introduction (this post)
2. Healthy Chocolate Breakfast Shake
3. Fun Science for Kids Using Candy
4. 25 Free Activities to Do With Kids
5. Sunday Psalms – Psalm 19:1
6. Teaching a Biblical Worldview
7. Pumpkin Pie S’Mores
8. Where to Buy Homeschool Curriculum
9. Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls
10. Raising Independent Learners
11. 7 Tools for Cultivating Your Child’s Potential
12. Sunday Psalms – Psalm 104:13
13. Homeschooling Resources on Pinterest – Organized by Subject
14. 38 Free Sewing Tutorials for the Home
15. Facebook Resources for Homeschoolers
16. How to Make Your Own Pizza Dough + 20 Ways to Top It!
17. Story Prompts to Encourage Creative Writing
18. Books for Duck Dynasty Fans
19. Sunday Psalm – Psalm 113:3
20. Free How to Draw Tutorials
21. Reusable Options for Disposable Household Items
22. 11 Picture Books About Art
23. 4 Other Uses for Pizza Dough
24. Writing That’s Fun for Kids
25. My Top 5 Favorite Jeremy Camp Songs
26. Sunday Psalms – Psalm 3:3-8
27. How to Create a Custom Chore Chart
28. Crafts Kids Can Make to Give as Gifts Book List
29. Pen Pal Writing Tips and Resources for Kids
30. When Convenience Becomes a Crutch
31. Grand Finale Giveaway!