About this episode

The episode discusses cultivating beauty and creativity in everyday life with insights from Nicole Brignolle.

In the second part of our conversation with Lovely Bits Magazine writer and homeschool mom, Nicole Brignolle, we discuss the value of curiosity, connecting with local history, and seeing beauty in everyday life—not just chasing big, expensive adventures. We discuss the importance of rereading trusted classics, resisting performance-driven schooling, and nurturing each child’s uniqueness. Plus, we unpacked how centering God and beauty can inspire new projects, such as the Lovely Bits magazine, that blends faith and aesthetic excellence to uplift readers. Join us and enjoy! RESOURCES + Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto + Home Grown Kids and Better Late Than Early by Raymond and Dorothy Moore + Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping! +Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here +Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education . +Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year! +Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid! CONNECT Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest EPISODE LINKS HMS Essentials Bundle Mentioned in this episode: Get your first month of lessons with…

People in this episode

Host: Carole Joy Seid

Guest: Nicole Brignolle

Topics covered

• curiosity
• local history
• beauty in everyday life
• performance-driven schooling
• nurturing uniqueness
• faith and aesthetic excellence

Keywords

• homeschooling
• creativity
• education
• faith
• beauty
• curiosity
• local history

Sponsors

Voetburg Music Academy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lovely Bits Magazine, Voetburg Music Academy

Books & works: Dumbing Us Down, Home Grown Kids, Better Late Than Early

Places: Nashville, Dallas

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