As a mom of 7, I’m pretty particular about what I allow into our house. I don’t like having things clutter up our home that have no purpose; I don’t have the time or space to maintain things we don’t need. When it comes to buying our children gifts, we put in a lot ofContinue Reading
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
It’s October so what’s better than some nice warm, pumpkin pie oatmeal to get your day started? The ingredients in this recipe are portioned for a large family or perhaps a potluck, but you could also make a batch of it at the beginning of the week and let it carry you through for breakfastContinue Reading
Candy Corn Activities, Crafts, and Recipes for Kids
I have to admit that I was never a big candy corn eater when I was a kid. I do remember my mom buying it every fall, but I never really cared for it. Crazy, I know! Well, now as an adult, I gobble it up! And my kids do too. That stuff is addicting!Continue Reading
50+ All Natural, Inexpensive DIY Sugar Scrubs
Sugar scrubs are an inexpensive, all-natural and relaxing way to pamper yourself. They also make great practical gifts! Here are over 50 simple recipes, most requiring only basic household items. Apple Cinnamon Sugar Scrub – Classy Clutter Apple Pie Sugar Scrub – Cindy Woodsmall Apricot Sugar Scrub – A Pumpkin and a Princess Brown SugarContinue Reading
Should You Use Grade Levels In Homeschooling?
As we are settling into our school year , one question has been on my mind. How should homeschoolers view grade levels in their homeschool? I’ve heard arguments on both sides of the debate: arguments in favor of using grade levels and arguments against using grade levels in a homeschool. Both sides make valid pointsContinue Reading
Save 15% on All American History from Bright Ideas Press
For the month of October and much of November, Bright Ideas Press is having a sale on their All American History products. The Christian history program All American History is on sale at 15% off until Thanksgiving Day. The last day to get these discounts is November 25, 2015. This sale does not apply to bundles/sets,Continue Reading
9 Questions to Ask When A Child Gives His Best (and It’s Not Enough)
It’s easy to cheer on a child in his school efforts when he is growing in his knowledge and obviously producing excellent work. But what about if you see that a child is making progress in a subject, and yet, you know that it’s still not enough? Here’s 9 questions to ask. It was Wednesday, theContinue Reading
11 Ways to Save Money Without Clipping Coupons
How would you describe your relationship with coupons? For many, the term “love-hate” comes to mind. Coupons possess many good qualities. They allow you to enjoy items you love without breaking the bank. They allow you to try new brands and products without shelling out a huge wad of cash. That’s awesome. However, coupons aren’tContinue Reading
One Sentence Bible Storybooks – A Review
I love having Bibles and Bible storybooks around our house. I especially love having different varieties and different levels because my seven children range in age from 13 down to two. As homeschoolers, I like to incorporate the Bible into our school subjects as often as I can. Our science and history curricula are Bible-based,Continue Reading
Chewy Double Chocolate Oat Cookies
How is school going, mama? Every year, I find that it takes at least a few weeks to get back into the swing of things. I’m always amazed by how much our routine can change from year to year. Or even from month to month! Kids change, schedules change, curriculum changes. Maybe you haveContinue Reading
