When I first met my husband, I absolutely loved and celebrated all of his crazy little quirks – and there were plenty! He was a list-maker and a researcher, very focused and determined, a rule-follower with a high ethical standard. He challenged me on every level and I loved it. But years have a wayContinue Reading
Help Your Teen Start Their Own Business
I’ll be honest, I’m not so sure my kids will be going to college. Some of them might, but it’s not an option I’m going to force them into or push on them. When I graduated from high school, it was just expected that the next step would be going on to college. So that’sContinue Reading
Educational Toys and Activities to Keep Your Toddler Busy While You Homeschool
The biggest question I get asked about homeschooling is: How do you do it with all different ages? The answer is: I am not really sure, but somehow it works. Every time we have had a new baby I ask myself the same question. How am I going to do this!? Though homeschooling multiple childrenContinue Reading
Unicorn Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
This peanut butter blossom cookie is one of my favorite cookies to make. I love all the color options that you can use for the sugar. We have young girls who are very eager to help in the kitchen. Most especially , our youngest one Lily. She enjoyed rolling each cookie dough into a ballContinue Reading
Journey Through the Bible with Your Kids w/ FREE Printable
My three youngest boys (ages 6, 6, and 4) and I just started a journey through the Bible. We are using various resources we already own – books, videos, and CDs. I’m also making up some simple copywork and adding in some activities and crafts to go along with our journey. I’m also going toContinue Reading
10 Best Educational Apps for Toddlers
I remember when I was pregnant with my son and I was dead-set on following the recommendation that he get no screen time until he turns 2. I thought I would be so good about the whole media-free parenting that he’d get to two years old and go, “what’s that?” Unsurprisingly, that didn’t happen. ThatContinue Reading
5 Fun Construction Books for Kids
My eyes glaze over, and I fight the urge to start rhythmically bumping my head against the wall. Reading the same book over and over again to an enthusiastic child is enough to kill the joy of even the most bookish mama. When a kid is obsessed, they are really obsessed! It ‘s like Beezus and Ramona.Continue Reading
Make Way For Ducklings – Story Time Activities
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey is the story time selection for March. Check out these cute and creative crafts, activities, and snacks that will make your story time fun and memorable! *See all Story Time posts here. Crafts Duck Finger Puppets from I Heart Crafty Things Mallard Duck Handprint Craft from Crafty MorningContinue Reading
Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
Last year, my Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs recipe did really well on Pinterest. It was pinned 30.7 k times! It is one of my popular post. I am guessing that I am not the only one who loves using my crockpot and appreciate an uncomplicated meal. A meal that my family will surely love and easyContinue Reading
Simple Ways to Teach Kids to Live Like Christ
My husband and I were talking to our older kids recently about why we have certain rules for our family. One of the main reasons we want our kids to behave and follow our rules and guidance is for their safety. No parent wants anything to hurt or endanger their children. But another reason isContinue Reading
