With springtime comes flowers. With Mother’s Day comes flowers. And my girls are at that age where they are totally into crafts, so we whipped up these simple flowers out of some construction paper and empty toilet paper rolls. They are my kind of flowers because they don’t require care, they don’t die, and theyContinue Reading
Bubble Paint Flowers Craft for Kids
My favorite flower in the whole wide world is the hydrangea. I love the big blooms and the different colors that blend together so perfectly. My problem is my less-than-green thumb. So I highly discourage my husband and children from giving me plants, because I am guaranteed to kill them in a shockingly short periodContinue Reading
Beginning Readers for the Christian Family
You and your children will find learning to read easy and fun with the “Daddy, I Want to Read” books. They are beginning reading books recommended for new readers ages five to seven. These delightfully illustrated books begin with a child who does not know any letters, and take the child to “beyond fourth grade”Continue Reading
Brown Bear, Brown Bear Story Time Activities
This month’s story time activities all center around the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. *See all Story Time posts here. Printable Card Pack from A Moment in Our World Story Telling Stones from Montessori Beginnings Brown Bear Slime from Preschool Powol Packets Button Snake Retelling from IContinue Reading
Craft Stick Napkin Holder
If you are looking for a simple craft to make with your kids, this one is not only easy to make, but is also functional. It would make a great gift for Mother’s Day, a birthday, or Grandparents Day. Craft Stick Napkin Holder Supplies: 38 wood craft sticks decorative washi tape adhesive craft letters hotContinue Reading
20 Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners
Do you own an Instant Pot? I’m still on the fence about whether or not to get one. As much as I hear my friends raving about them, I’m sure it won’t be long before I break down and give it a try. I’ve also seen some pretty delicious looking meals people have made withContinue Reading
Cute & Creative Flower Crafts for Kids
Flowers make a wonderful gift. But unfortunately they don’t last very long. Instead, consider making your own flowers. Not only will you have fun making them, but these heartfelt keepsakes will brighten the receiver’s day, or rather days, much longer than a bouquet of fresh flowers can. Here are some cute flower craft ideas thatContinue Reading
Easy Taco Pizza
We are a Taco Tuesday kind of family. While we don’t always have tacos necessarily on every Tuesday, we do have tacos about two times per month. It’s such a quick and easy meal that I can’t afford NOT to put it on our meal plan. I like to cook up several batches of tacoContinue Reading
10 Meals to Make When There is No Food in the House
Even when most people have “no food” in their house, they still have basic staples. I can’t tell you how many times I needed to go grocery shopping, but needed to stretch what we had for just a few more meals before I had the chance to go. Here are ten meals you can turn toContinue Reading
Weekly Homeschool Planning Printable
Want to ensure that your homeschool day runs smoothly? No, I don’t have a magic wand, but I can give you some tips to ensure that you get what you want done for the day. I use a weekly homeschool schedule so my kids and I know what to expect for the whole week. ThisContinue Reading
