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
30+ Grammar Games Kids Will Love
Grammar seems to be one of those school subjects that kids tend to dread. At least my kids do. So I try to make it more fun and memorable if I can. Here are some great ideas, games, and activities that I’ve found around the web to help my early/middle elementary aged kids enjoy grammarContinue Reading
Kabocha Squash with Yam Leaves
I was blessed to be able to spend time with my mom. She lived in Philippines all her life. She came here in California last year, November and stayed with us for five months. She is now spending time with my sister in Chicago. She absolutely loves her squash! She loves it steamed squash, roastedContinue Reading
10 Easy Bible Verses for Kids—To Improve Behavior
I don’t know if it’s a girl thing, but we’ve got a case of the whiiiiines in my house. My daughter is four. Her two older brothers certainly had issues at this age, but they were mostly involved destruction and throwing epic temper tantrums. The whining though? The scope of it is new to meContinue Reading
Homemade Popcorn Recipes
Popcorn is a fun family treat. Our family eats it often and my kids get super excited whenever we eat it. We do the typical popcorn seasoning on it to spice it up – like cheddar cheese, ranch, or garlic parmesan. If you’re looking for ways to liven up your popcorn, check out some ofContinue Reading
Discovering Dandelions
I grew up believing dandelions were wretched, pesky weeds. As a child, I remember being sent outside with a garden trowel and a pail with the job of digging dandelions from the yard. It was a dreadful punishment! This belief was only reinforced when I bought my own home and received more than one threateningContinue Reading
Fun Ways to Keep Kids Entertained on Road Trips
If you are planning on hitting the open road and going on a road trip, you might be interested in some ways to keep kids entertained! Below you will find a bunch of ways to keep your kids busy and entertained along the way! These ideas are a way to keep boredom at bay, andContinue Reading
Cinnamon Bun French Toast Roll-Ups
I’d have to say that breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. My kids would probably agree. There is just something about breakfast food. We like pretty much all kinds, but I especially love cinnamon rolls and the perfect French toast. And putting them together makes for the perfect breakfast treat. This is a greatContinue Reading
Cardboard Inspiration for Rainy Days
Spring is here, and with it comes {usually! hopefully?} lots of rain. Our forecast for the entire week is rain and thunderstorms, and with 3 kids 5 and under that is going to mean lots of looooooooong days indoors. I’m always looking for indoor boredom busters for rainy days – fun things that help keepContinue Reading
