In this heartfelt Thanksgiving-season episode, I’m sharing personal updates from my life lately — from my youngest navigating college applications, to my oldest stepping fully into adulthood, to my own journey with health, perimenopause, and rediscovering joy in the everyday. I’m also opening up about my newest adventure: exploring my heritage through cooking Congolese, Nigerian, and Kenyan dishes for the very first time — imperfect, a little messy, but full of meaning. And of course, I’m heading back to my Southern staples for next week’s Thanksgiving table. Inside this episode, we talk about releasing perfectionism, creating space for your own soul-care, embracing small joys, and clinging to “the joy of the Lord” even when life feels heavy. If you’re a homeschool mom who’s been juggling routines, expectations, or simply trying to catch your breath in this season, this conversation will encourage you to reclaim joy, practice gratitude, and give yourself grace. Join me for a warm, honest, faith-filled reflection on what it looks like to slow down, savor the moment, and let God renew your strength.

///Mentioned on the Podcast///

• Visit Latonya Moore at JoyInTheOrdinary.com
• Get homeschool coaching with Tracy Kelly at HomeschoolPower.com

I also mentioned my S'Mores cake recipe...unfortunately, I lost the post from 2014! But no worries...I'll be glad to recreate the recipe post over the holidays this year. Just reach out to me on Instagram and let me know you'd like the recipe :-)

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