As homeschool parents, we all have those days when we just don’t feel like teaching – we’re sick, we’ve been up all night with a teething infant, we have a new baby in the house, or we’re recovering from an illness or surgery that was especially energy draining. This list could go on and on, …
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Don’t know how to keep a house clean while homeschooling? I didn’t either for a long time, but then I came up with a homeschool family cleaning schedule my whole family could help with. He came into my home and made some snide comments about not being able to see the floor for all the …
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I don’t know about you, but I’d rather make an easy cookie cake at home and keep my money in my pocket? They aren’t difficult, nor are they expensive, to make and don’t have to be difficult to decorate. I’ve seen cookie cakes at the grocery store for a while, but am so turned off …
Our Kids’ Clothes Organization We’re working on our kids’ clothes organization for three of our sons. Before too long, we’ll be moving our little guy into the room with two of his older brothers. This means we’ll need to make room for all their clothes in two closets. We’ve also decided we could minimize the …
Black Friday, Cyber Monday Deals 2019 I love to see all the Black Friday deal emails fill my inbox said no one ever. We only want to see what we want to see, right? YES. But unless we open those emails we don’t know if it’s something we want to see. It’s a vicious, vicious …
The Best Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams My grandmother, Nanny, made this for years and it was one of my favorite holiday dishes. I couldn’t wait to get to our family dinner and get this delicious casserole on my plate. When I married and began taking food to our family get-togethers, I took …
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17 Christmas Ornaments for Kids to Make Want to have fun with your kids this season? Why not get some supplies for Christmas ornaments for kids to make? Need some ideas for Christmas ornaments to make with kids? I’ve got you covered! Check out these 17 fun homemade Christmas ornaments. Most kids get …
Snowman Popsicle Stick Ornament A snowman popsicle stick ornament is the perfect craft if you have some craft sticks just lying around. If you’re like me, you have an abundance of them leftover from various crafts you’ve done with the kids. We’re going to make several ornaments for Christmas this year and I’ve started accumulating a …
8 Photo Christmas Ornament DIY Ideas A photo Christmas ornament is a great addition to your Christmas tree or holiday decor, or you could give photo ornament gifts to aunts, uncles, or grandparents. These photo DIY ideas are a great place to start looking for that perfect gift. Photo ornaments can show us year …
Free Summer Fun Ideas for Kids It’s no secret kids get bored over the summer. It happens every year. We want our kids to have fun, but don’t want it to cost a fortune. So, I’m always looking for free summer fun ideas for kids. We’re trying out some of these summer fun activities, …
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 been easy. However, the things I do to cope with my temporary condition make it easier. Disclaimer — I am not …
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? We’re so busy caring for the ones we love we never, or hardly ever, get around to caring for ourselves properly. …
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, and, many times, care of young children can leave us wondering, “How in the world am I going to do this?” …
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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 that make us question every plan we have for our future. And, sometimes God changes those plans to make you look …
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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 the week. Ever find yourself saying or thinking there aren’t enough hours in the day? I do, all the time. …
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 not a doctor, therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist. I’m a mom of eight. Death is something I’ve had to explain to my …
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 free family meal plan. Meal planning is not my favorite mom-chore. Therefore, I’m always looking for easier ways to do 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 …
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