The Blog



June 29, 2023

Isabella Wassel


Isabella was born in sunny Orlando, Florida, where she has lived her whole life. While Orlando is usually known for its theme parks, she cherishes Orlando for its nearby beaches and quaint coffee shops. Her favorite spot is Gideon’s Bakeshop, a favorite of the Wassel family. The Wassels are not your typical homeschool family since […]

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June 29, 2023

Blaise Timmons


Blaise was born and raised in Oregon, he has lived in many places, but for him, his home is the small town of Brownsville, Oregon. The Willamette Valley in Oregon is full of hiking trails, farms, lakes, and rivers. In the summer, Blaise enjoys all things outdoors except bugs. In the winter, you will find […]

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June 29, 2023

Ian Thomas


Ian is from Lee’s Summit, Missouri just outside of Kansas City. He has lived there his whole life and loves living near the city while still being near undisturbed nature. He loves the various weather the Midwest brings and loves enjoying the famous Kansas City barbeque. Ian has an older brother and a younger sister. […]

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June 29, 2023

Gabby Sharp


Gabriella — or Gabby, as she prefers to be called — is from the central state of Kansas, often considered to be the best ‘flyover state’. Gabby has grown up on a farm just outside of the small town of Humboldt and is the youngest of four girls. The Sharp family would consider themselves dedicated […]

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June 29, 2023

Noah Powers


Noah is a lifelong native of the mitten-shaped state of Michigan, hailing from the small city of Lapeer, a town known for being home to the oldest courthouse in the entire state. While many may complain about Michigan’s harsh winters and blistering summers, Noah finds the four seasons of his state to be one of […]

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June 29, 2023

Jake Pelchat


Jake was born and raised on the east coast of the Sunshine State in Melbourne, Florida. Living on the Space Coast, he grew up boating, going to the beach, and watching rocket launches from his front yard. Jake is twenty-nine minutes younger than his twin brother and also has an older sister.     As a […]

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June 29, 2023

Lauren Parker


​​Lauren comes from Chicago, Illinois, where she was born and raised. Known for the Bean, deep-dish pizza, and of course, Garrett’s popcorn, she loves the city’s skyline and its activities and bustle. Growing up, she could be found escaping the concrete jungle of Chicago and road-tripping and exploring the national parks of the U.S. with […]

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June 29, 2023

Emily Nagel


Emily calls the beautiful state of Michigan home. During the summer months, she enjoys jet skiing on one of the 62,800 lakes in the Great Lakes state or going on sunset walks. Growing up with four sisters, Emily loved that her house is always full of joy, love, and laughter. She has spent countless hours […]

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June 29, 2023

Tyler May


Although he is about to move to Richmond, Virginia, Tyler has called Georgetown, Texas home for most of his life. Known for its crystal clear lakes, Tyler has loved growing up in the Central Texas heat. Tyler is the middle of three children; his siblings are his best friends. The May family loves hiking adventures […]

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June 29, 2023

Olivia Korsmo


Born into a military family stationed in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Olivia has moved over ten times but has called Lincoln, California home for the past four years. The oldest of five – three brothers and a sister – Olivia was homeschooled alongside her siblings. She loved the opportunities this gave her family to be […]

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June 29, 2023

Hallie Holt


Hallie was born and raised in the beautiful Northwest Arkansas.  Although she frequently travels for work and pleasure, this part of the country is her favorite home base. Growing up, you could always find her outside with her siblings. Her family’s favorite things to do are hiking, kayaking, and camping in the Ozark mountains! Hallie […]

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June 29, 2023

Bethany Hintze


Bethany recently moved to Richmond, Virginia, after growing up in “State Forty Eight—” sunny, Southwest, Arizona. Mountain views, warm breezes, and stunning sunsets remind her of home.   Bethany is passionate about growing in the Lord and the ministry of the local church, and you can often find her spending time with family and friends. […]

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June 29, 2023

Bella Goodrich


Bella was born in Sparks, Nevada, and has grown up loving the beautiful scenery that it has to offer. Known for its desert land and tumbleweeds, Nevada surprisingly has much more to it, some of her favorites being the big blue skies, towering mountains, and Lake Tahoe. She enjoys everything outdoors, whether skiing, hiking, gardening, […]

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June 29, 2023

Emma Freeland


Emma Freeland has grown up in Knoxville, Tennessee, right at the foot of the Smoky Mountains. She loves the diversity of attractions and opportunities her city offers, whether it’s exploring downtown, driving into the country, enjoying a meal at the local Mexican restaurant, El Mezcal, or cheering on the Vols!    Emma’s favorite thing to […]

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June 29, 2023

EmmaLee Ferguson


EmmaLee Ferguson has lived in the “nicest” little town for nine years. Right off the Gulf Coast, Niceville, Florida, is EmmaLee’s home and favorite place in the world. EmmaLee has grown up in Niceville surrounded by friends, family, and picture-perfect beaches. EmmaLee often spends her days working at a custom apparel and boutique shop, hanging […]

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June 29, 2023

Harrison Cook


Harrison was born in Louisiana but moved to Hattiesburg, Mississippi in 2010 and has lived there ever since. Mississippi is a very uneventful place and what makes it special is the generous and welcoming community. He has loved going on trips with his family and friends to places such as the Rocky and Smoky Mountains. […]

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