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Casa de Lestage

A secular homeschooling and slow living blog rooted in identity and reclamation

June 1, 2026 by Anel

Raising Sons to Leave: What #Boymom Culture Gets Wrong

The photo that started this was nothing special by the standards of a camera roll. My five kids and my son's fiancĂ©e, lined up shoulder to shoulder in front of the big aquarium tank, watching the fish drift by. I was a few steps behind them, and I lifted my phone almost with…
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May 22, 2026 by Anel

Inside Our Summer Homeschool Rhythm

Every season, I sit down and adjust our family rhythm. Not because the old one failed, but because we practice seasonal living, and a schedule that ignores the season is a schedule you end up fighting. The rhythm that carries us through a crisp October morning falls apart in a T…
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March 4, 2026 by Anel

Welcoming Spring with a Secular Ostara Celebration

During my journey of deconstruction and after leaving religion, learning about the spring equinox historically celebrated as Ostara, changed everything for me. I realized that  so many of the holidays I grew up with were actually rooted in ancient, nature-based traditions. I did…
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I'm so glad you found your way here. Casa de Lestage is a space for curious, culture-rooted families, whether you're new to secular homeschooling or well along your own path. Mine began with deconstruction, which led me toward reclaiming my roots and a more intentional way of living. As a Mexican mom of five mixed kids, I weave ancestral storytelling, secular learning, and seasonal rhythms into how we learn and grow. You'll find lessons, unit studies, and free resources here, alongside honest reflections on identity and belonging.

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