Advent calendars are kind of my thing. I probably go a little overboard with the calendars come the beginning of December. We usually have about 10-12 different calendars going during the month of December. But hey, in my defense, we have 8 kids! At least no one is left out of doing a calendar eachContinue Reading
The BEST Homeschool Math Option for Large Families
Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring this post and providing us with the newest 3.0 version to try. We’ve been happily using the 2.0 version for years and were excited to try the newest version. All opinions are 100% my own. As a homeschooling mom to eight kids, there are several important factorsContinue Reading
5 Rules to Follow to Stay on Top of Laundry
I’ll be honest – doing the laundry used to be my least favorite chore to tackle. I felt like I was constantly drowning in dirty clothes, and that was before I got married and had kids. Now that we generate enough laundry each week to outfit a small militia, I had to figure out aContinue Reading
Christmas Book Advent Countdown on the Cheap
The Christmas book Advent countdown idea seemed to get really popular several years ago and it is still a popular countdown idea today. When I first heard of the idea I thought it sounded really neat, as I love Advent calendars and counting down to Christmas. But it also seemed pretty pricey. Here is wasContinue Reading
Mini Apple Pie Bites
If you’re looking for a finger food, cute dessert for the kids, or even portion control for yourself, these mini apple pie bites are just what you need! It’s no secret that the holiday seasons are a time for sweets, sweets, and more sweets. Sometimes, it’s nice to have the option for a smaller sizedContinue Reading
Cookie Dough Pumpkin Pops [Gluten Free]
These Cookie Dough Pumpkin Pops will make the perfect fall treat! Plus, they’re gluten-free! I can’t tell you how many hours I’ve spent searching for recipes that are gluten-free and egg-less. I’ve discovered that while there may be recipes options out there, it’s hard to find ones that are themed towards holiday specific-food. That time spentContinue Reading
Color Matching Turkey Craft
My kids LOVE crafts! Me? Not so much. Crafts, art supplies, and six kids ages 11 and under, just isn’t my idea of fun. But, we’ll do anything for our kids, right? The holidays soften me a bit and I’m more apt to give in to the crafting pleas. Besides, every family with kids needsContinue Reading
Candy Corn Peanut Bars
You’ll be amazed by the combo of flavors in these Candy Corn Peanut Bars! Candy corn is one of those treats that people either love, or…don’t. In our house, we love everything candy corn. It’s simple, it’s sweet and it can be added to a ton of other food items to give it that burstContinue Reading
Spider Web Slime
This spider web slime is a MUST TRY any time your kids are learning about spiders, doing a spider unit study, or reading a spider themed book for story time. Pair it with a skeleton craft for an afternoon of Halloween fun. It’s such a fun slime recipe and kids will love playing with thisContinue Reading
Making Time for Yourself as a Homeschool Mom
Homeschooling is such a rewarding experience for parents and children alike, but at times it can frankly be quite exhausting. Children are the primary focus of every parent’s life, but that becomes intensified when you are a homeschool mom, spending nearly every hour of every day together. It is so easy to find yourself onContinue Reading
