Easy Meal Planning for Families
Easy Meal Planning for Families Easy meal planning for families? Yes, you read that right. Meal planning can be accomplished without shedding blood, sweat, or tears. You’ll see how I do it with my...
Author: Melanie
5 Ways to Stop Homeschool Doubt
5 Ways to Stop Homeschool Doubt Homeschool doubt happens to all of us homeschool moms at one time or another. For different reasons, we all start to doubt our abilities to teach our children...
My Biggest Homeschool Mistake
My Biggest Homeschool Mistake When I started homeschooling I had so many ideas. I wanted to go on so many adventures with my kids. The future was filled with so much promise. I never...
Instant Pot Pinto Beans
Instant Pot Pinto Beans I always thought pinto beans took FOREVER to cook…until I started making Instant Pot pinto beans. And my dad’s recipe makes these the ultimate Instant Pot pinto beans. I never...
10 Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
10 Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids We’re always short on time. So, I like crafts to be quick and easy and these 10 Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids are some of the...
Valentine’s Day Craft for Preschoolers
Valentine’s Day Craft for Preschoolers Need a quick Valentine’s Day craft for preschoolers? Here’s a fun keepsake Valentine’s Day craft that won’t require much cleanup. I like holiday crafts that allow you...
The Best Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops Ever
The Best Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops Ever These pork chops are the best easy slow cooker pork chops ever made. I stumbled onto them years ago and they really come in handy on...
5 Things Kids Can Learn From Crochet
5 Things Kids Can Learn from Crochet You might be asking yourself what kinds of things can my child learn from crochet? Isn’t it just some yarn and a hook? Why would I...
How We Save Money on Groceries
How We Save Money on Groceries It really isn’t hard to save money on groceries, but you must be open to a couple of tradeoffs. Disclaimer — When I talk about saving money on...
Hearty Cowboy Soup
Hearty Cowboy Soup On those cold winter days or on days when you just need some good comfort food, this hearty cowboy soup will hit the spot. My grandmother used to make this hearty...
Homeschool Help & Encouragement
Looking for some Homeschool Help, Inspiration, and Encouragement? If you’re looking for homeschool help, inspiration, and encouragement, you’re in the right place and I’m so happy you’re here! Grab a cup of coffee or...
Best Toys Without Batteries
Best Toys Without Batteries I’m always on the lookout for the best toys without batteries needed as gifts for the kids in my life. There are never enough batteries to go around in a...
Best Educational Toys for Kids – Ages Five to Eight
Best Educational Toys for Kids – Ages Five to Eight The best educational toys for kids are the ones kids can really have fun with. As a parent, I want my kids to have...
5 Tips For A Great Family Photo Shoot
5 Tips For A Great Family Photo Shoot Are you planning a family photo shoot? Getting the perfect family photo is possible, but not without some planning. I’ve asked my friend, Rebekah Ward Taylor...
Best Learning Toys for Toddlers
Best Learning Toys for Toddlers The best learning toys for toddlers are fun, teach new skills, and encourage play. The very best toys incorporate all three in one toy. Best Toddler Toys Puzzles...
Best Learning Toys for Babies
Best Learning Toys for Babies The best learning toys for babies are sensory toys because they appeal to each of the five senses and help with brain development. Most of these learning toys...
15 Gifts for Homeschool Moms
15 Gifts for Homeschool Moms If you’re shopping for gifts for homeschool moms in your life, look no further. This gift guide is sure to have something perfect for the home educating queen in...
Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
Bacon Cheeseburger Soup There are two things my family absolutely loves…bacon and cheeseburgers! This deliciously hearty and creamy bacon cheeseburger soup is a perfect marriage of two of my family’s favorites. Not one person...
Homeschool Weekly Assignment Sheets for Focus
Homeschool Weekly Assignment Sheets for Focus Sometimes my kids get sidetracked, lose focus, and get disorganized with their lessons. Homeschool weekly assignment sheets help them to stay on task. I don’t know why it...
How to Make Homemade Bath Salts for Gifts
How to Make Homemade Bath Salts for Gifts Knowing how to make homemade bath salts for gifts will definitely save you money. Here are a couple of my favorite lavender bath salts recipes that...
