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 really liked to cook pinto beans. They never turned out right. I always started the slow cooker too late to get …
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 best ones I’ve found. I’m that mom… You know, the one that waits until the night before Valentine’s Day and panics …
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 too much cleanup. I like holiday crafts that allow you to look back years later and reminisce about how little your children were. So, when I created this fun printable I knew …
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 those especially busy days. It’s no secret I hate to cook. I used to really enjoy it, but then the …
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 want to include it in my homeschool curriculum beyond craft time? Wait, isn’t crochet just for grandma’s anyway? Hi! This is Lisa …
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 groceries, I’m talking about what you eat. I’m not talking about paper towels, toilet paper, or cleaning supplies. This is just …
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 cowboy soup, and because I was very young when she made it for me, I didn’t have a great appreciation of …
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 tea, and come on in and take a look around. Whether you need help determining what curriculum is a good fit …
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 large family, and the last thing you want, or need any given day of the year, are two or three kids …
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 fun, but I also would like to develop a love of learning too. Educational toys for kids make that happen and …
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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 of Rebekah Taylor Photography, to help us out with some helpful tips for making our family photo shoots successful. Rebekah comes …
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 for Early Learning Puzzles are a great way to incorporate learning into your child’s play. These puzzles …
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 are ones we currently have or have had in the past. Some of the toys I’ve listed my children have never …
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 your life. Gift Ideas for Homeschooling Moms Clothing Even though she may not want to stay in t-shirts and leggings all the …
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 in my family will turn down bacon. Have you seen the salad meme with a lettuce leaf and a plate of …
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 is, but when my older boys have things written down that they can mark off of a list, they seem to …
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 your friends and family will love. I love a relaxing bath at the end of the day. Something that makes that …
Hamburger & Cabbage Skillet Recipe I never liked cooked cabbage until my friend made me this stick-to-your-ribs hamburger & cabbage skillet recipe. I used to come home from school when I was a young girl and smell cabbage boiling from the kitchen. My mother really likes boiled cabbage. I just don’t like the smell of …
Easy Vanilla Pancake Recipe My kids love pancakes, but what do you do if you run out of pancake mix? You come up with an easy vanilla pancake recipe that tastes even better than the boxed stuff. One morning after discovering we were out of pancake mix, I threw this recipe together. I had to …
Simple Cobbler Recipe I remember watching my mom make homemade cobbler when I was a little girl. They were always so pretty, but it seemed like it took forever for her to finish them. Now, I make this simple cobbler recipe in the half the time. The time it takes to make a pretty cobbler …
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