Emojis are a current sign of the times. Never would I have thought that we would be communicating using little yellow faces with a wide range of expressions! I do admit, some of them are cute and I do use a handful of them in texts and on Facebook. And I only use a fewContinue Reading
15 Clever Ways to Save Money on Groceries
Did you know that according to the USDA, the average family of 4 spends anywhere from $720-$1100 a month on food?! That’s crazy! Groceries can be expensive, but there are so ways for you to save money on groceries. Having a large family, I’ve had to learn over the years many different ways to stretch our dollarContinue Reading
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
This is actually a treat that my mom used to make when I was a kid. I remember her making them for our birthday parties and to take to school for our classmates for a birthday treat. These are not only yummy and adorable, but easy to make too – a good combination if you askContinue Reading
Fun & Easy to Make Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
If you are needing a fairly simple, fun, and yummy treat for a summer get together, ice cream cookie sandwich pops are a great option. Ice cream and cookies are the perfect combination – plus this treat is very versatile; you can use any kind of cookies, ice cream, and sprinkles you’d like. Using pre-made, refrigerated cookieContinue Reading
Patriotic Dipped Oreo Cookies
We always have Oreo cookies on hand at our house. They are a favorite in our family. They are great as an ice cream topping, for adding to a milk shake, or just for dunking in some milk. You can also dress up your Oreo cookies for a special occasion by dipping them in chocolateContinue Reading
Candy-Coated Strawberry Minion Treats
My kids are looking forward to the newest Minions movie that is coming to theaters this week. Since we are a family of 10, we don’t go to the movies that often because it’s so stinkin’ expensive. However, we do like to treat the kids from time to time, so we will only go onContinue Reading
Help for Parents of Teenage Zombies
When entering a new season or stage of parenting, many parents will turn to the experts, books, or blogs for help in navigating these new unchartered waters. I have books on my shelves that range from caring for babies to raising teens, and everything in between. Since I am still fairly new at parenting a teenager (my oldestContinue Reading
Amazing, Easy to Make Cake Batter Truffles
If you are planning a 4th of July picnic or have one you will be attending and need to take a dish-to-pass, consider making these delicious cake batter truffles. You could actually use this idea for any occasion; just change up the cake mix, chocolate melts and sprinkles to whatever matches your event or getContinue Reading
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Story Time Activities
The story time selection for June is One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss. Playdough Recipe from My Joy-Filled Life Counting Game from Mama Miss Yogurt Snack from Fun Learning Ideas Math & Literacy Printable Pack from Totschooling Sensory Science Bin from Parenting Chaos Cupcake Liner Craft from I Heart CraftyContinue Reading
Create a Unit Study in 5 Simple Steps
Unit studies are a great tool to gain your child’s interest and spark a curiosity about learning. Another benefit of unit studies is the ability to tailor make it yourself and for those teaching multiple ages and stages. Planning unit studies may sound overwhelming, but with these simple steps you will learn how to plan a homeschoolContinue Reading
