Reasons NOT to Homeschool
Reasons NOT to Homeschool There are many reasons why you should homeschool, but what about the reasons NOT to homeschool. Here are some valid reasons you should not homeschool. Reasons You Should Not Homeschool...
Author: Melanie
Coping with Gestational Diabetes
Coping with Gestational Diabetes This is strange territory. Even though I’ve been pregnant many times, I’ve never had gestational diabetes. Adjusting to changes in my diet, administering injections, and handling my changing moods hasn’t...
5 Cheap Self-Care Ideas for Busy Moms
5 Cheap Self-Care Ideas for Busy Moms Busy moms forget to care for themselves most of the time, but let’s face it, who’s got the time or the money to think about self-care ideas?...
Homeschooling While Pregnant — The Survival Guide
Homeschooling While Pregnant — The Survival Guide There are many challenges we face as homeschooling moms, but none so overwhelmingly daunting as homeschooling while pregnant. The morning sickness, fatigue, housework, meal planning, homeschool lessons,...
When God Changes Your Plans – Learning to Trust Him
I thought I had it all figured out, but when God changes your plans, or when God interrupts your plans, it can make you question everything you thought you wanted. Sometimes, things happen...
Don’t Fall Into the Homeschool Comparison Trap
Don’t Fall Into the Homeschool Comparison Trap The one thing that will kill your homeschool spirit? Falling into the homeschool comparison trap. There are some things you can do when you feel you’re comparing...
Save Time & Save Money by Meal Planning
Save Time & Save Money by Meal Planning Running to the store every time it’s time to eat is not an ideal situation. You can save time and save money by meal planning for...
Explaining Death to Children
Explaining Death to Children Explaining death to children is difficult. No one will tell you it’s easy, but there are things you can do to make the conversation less painful. Disclaimer — I am...
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...
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...
