It may seem a little out there to follow a “diet plan” while pregnant, but the “Trim Healthy Mama” way of eating is a long term approach to food that can absolutely be helpful during pregnancy. The guidelines for pregnant and nursing women are just a bit different than those in weight loss mode, however.Continue Reading
Easy to Make Back to School Cupcakes
It’s back to school time. Whether you homeschool or send your kids to public or private school, you probably have your annual back to school traditions like the first day of school pictures, or a special breakfast you make the first day, or special new school supplies that your children receive. I’ll admit, I’m a slackerContinue Reading
Healthy Dinner Options for a Busy Weeknight
School starts back up soon, or perhaps it already has for you, and with it usually comes extracurricular activities that likely are held in the evenings. Between homework, lessons, practices, and meetings, you need to fit in dinner for your busy family too. You need dinner to be quick and easy, but you also wantContinue Reading
How to Prepare Your Teenager for a Job Interview
When you have a teen preparing for a job interview, you may not have any idea on how to advise them. Sure you may have much experience preparing for a job interview as an adult, but how do you guide your teen forward to ensure they have a successful job interview? Today I will share aContinue Reading
Practical Ways to Help Keep Your Child Safe Online
Childrеn аnd tееnаgеrѕ are mоrе соnnесtеd to tесhnоlоgу аnd thе Intеrnеt as a part оf thеir dаilу livеѕ thаn аnу рrеviоuѕ gеnеrаtiоn. There are mаnу bеnеfitѕ, аѕ wеll аѕ соnсеrnѕ and роtеntiаl рrоblеmѕ that accompany thiѕ fact. Fiber internet ассеѕѕ саn givе children an асаdеmiс edge, hеlр thеm еxрlоrе thеir intеrеѕtѕ, аnd ѕtау connected withContinue Reading
S’mores Cookie Cups
With National S’mores Day coming up on the 10th, I’ve got S’mores on the brain. Plus, it’s just that time of year that makes me think of camping (even though we aren’t campers) and being outside. However, I prefer not to make s’mores outside; it’s just too much of a hassle. Last week I sharedContinue Reading
How to Easily Make S’mores Indoors
I love s’mores. But I have to admit, I don’t like the hassle of having a campfire to enjoy them. A campfire once in awhile is fun, but I like to enjoy s’mores more than once in awhile. Getting a good fire going can be tricky, then you are dealing with smoke, and making sure no kidsContinue Reading
Ten Apples Up On Top Story Time Activities
I apologize for skipping last month’s story time, but we had quite a few unexpected events that happened and something just had to give. So I’m back this month with what should have been July’s story time and the last story time post of round two. I stayed on the Dr. Seuss theme from June andContinue Reading
Mini Cheeseburger Dessert Cupcakes
Summer if flying by, but it’s not over yet! If you have any picnics, BBQs, or get togethers coming up, this is the perfect treat to take or have for your guests. After hotdogs and hamburgers, how about some mini cheeseburger dessert cupcakes?!! These adorable treats are quite easy to make and are sure to beContinue Reading
The Benefits of Joining a Homeschool Co-op
If you’re thinking about joining a homeschool co-op, there are lots of wonderful reasons to do so. This is especially true if you’re brand-new to homeschooling. Here are a few reasons why joining a homeschool co-op could be beneficial to your family. Accountability Homeschooling your child or children is a lot of work. Sometimes, it’s easyContinue Reading
