I first tried this delicious dessert almost 20 years ago. When I tasted it, my taste buds were in heaven. I was at a Memorial Day picnic and I just had to find out who brought this amazing treat so that I could get the recipe. Turns out, one of my good friends had broughtContinue Reading
Owl Moon – Story Time Activities
This month’s story time selection is none other than the beloved Owl Moon by Jane Yolen. *See all Story Time posts here. Crafts Pine Cone Winter Owl Craft from Non-Toy Gifts Bark Owl Craft from Fireflies and Mud Pies Scratch Art Owl Craft from School Time Snippets Foam Cup Snowy Owl Craft from I HeartContinue Reading
FREE Printable 2017 Calendar for Kids
Get the undated and editable version here! My two oldest girls were all about the calendar this past year. They are 7 and 9 and they both know the days of the week and months of the year, but several months into 2016 they both got really interested in wanting to know when thingsContinue Reading
Top 100 Homeschool Posts of 2016
It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone. Time flies when you’re having fun, right? And as you get older. As we ring in the new year, let’s take a look back at some of the most popular homeschool posts around the web in 2016. I asked many of my fellow homeschoolContinue Reading
Great Ideas for When the Power Goes Out
No one wants the power to go out but it does happen occasionally and you never know when it’ll happen. That’s why you should always be prepared, just in case. Power outages are one of those things that you don’t think too much about until it happens. Then you realize how much you miss havingContinue Reading
Top 10 Snow Themed Snacks & Treats for Kids
Where we live, we don’t get much, if any, snow during the winter months. But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some fun snow themed snacks and treats. There are so many cute snow and snowman treats and snacks out there that it was hard to pick just ten. I decided to go with aContinue Reading
Creation-Based, Adventure Series for Kids & a GIVEAWAY
The Ranger Mike DVDs are here! The first two episodes of The Adventures of Ranger Mike are now available on DVD. The Ranger Mike DVDs are creation-based, real-life episodes (not animated). They are fun and educational, helping children learn about the amazing wildlife God created in an entertaining, memorable way. The creator of this series,Continue Reading
How to Sneak in One-on-One Time with Your Kids When You Are a Mom of Many
As a mom of many, I have to be extra intentional about spending one-on-one time with my kids. I have eight children, and with housework, homeschooling, and extracurricular activities, I barely have time to shower most days, let alone spend quality, one-on-one time with any of my kids. Because the season of life I am inContinue Reading
How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Story Time Activities
One of our favorite Christmas books (and movies) is How the Grinch Stole Christmas. So it was a no-brainer to make it the book for this December’s story time! *See all Story Time posts here. Crafts Paper Plate Grinch Craft from I Heart Crafty Things Grinch’s Heart Paper Plate Craft from Non-Toys GiftsContinue Reading
12 Must-Read Christmas Books for the Whole Family
Christmas is right around the corner! Are you as excited as I am? Or are you going crazy stressing yourself out? I am trying to remain calm and just enjoy this festive time. I love savoring this season with my family and making it as special as possible, instead of stressing about making it perfect.Continue Reading
