Want to homeschool but don't know where you will put everything? Have space for storage but the budget is too tight for all those fancy shelves and other IKEA organizational items I spend hours drooling over? By upcycling things you already have and using a little creativity, you may find more storage places and things you can repurpose for your homeschooling adventures than you thought possible. ...
21 Paleo Ground Turkey Recipes
Paleo ground turkey recipes are a great way to live the paleo lifestyle while making some easy and delicious dishes for you and your family! Our paleo ground turkey recipes roundup has everything from chili to meatloaf and stuffed peppers. You are sure to find something everyone in your family will love! Do you struggle to find paleo recipes the whole family will eat? I did too! ...
10 Simple Canning Recipes
Always wanted to try canning but get overwhelmed by all the complicated recipes you find on Pinterest? This list of classic and simple canning recipes is just the place to begin! Enjoy the fruits of your labor year round when you create these delicious home canned recipes! If you have decided to start learning to can food this year, this list is a great place to begin. ...
Creating Your Homeschool Schedule
As a single work from home mom that homeschools, I have a LOT on my plate. I have four boys (13, 12, 9, and 9) and each one has their own strengths and weaknesses. In order to make sure everyone gets their needs met, I create a new homeschool schedule each year. We homeschool year-round with a 4 week break during the summer and another from Thanksgiving to after Christmas, so I start by planning ...
21 Homemade Lip Scrubs
Most homemade lip scrubs have sugar to exfoliate, oil to moisturize, and scents and essential oils to brighten up your homemade beauty routine! These 21 homemade lip scrubs are super easy to make at home, with most using 5 ingredients or less. Whipping up your own lip scrubs takes about 10-15 minutes from start to done and tidied up, making this a quick DIY beauty project for any day of the week! ...
20 Uses for Lavender Essential Oil
Whether you are looking for a way to soothe a bug bite, calm an earache, make some homemade body products, or just unwind at the end of a busy day, Lavender Essential Oil is a must-have! Make sure to save these 20 uses for Lavender Essential Oil for future reference! Not only does lavender smell amazing and put you immediately into a zen-like state (okay maybe not ...
Snakes and Frogs Sensory Bin Ideas
Even though my boys are older now, I love sharing fun sensory play for preschoolers. The fact is with many subjects sensory bin ideas like this one featuring Snakes and Frogs can be perfect for occupying younger kid while also keeping your older children happy. A house full of boys ensures that anything involving snakes and frogs is sure to be a hit in our house. Snakes ...
St Paddy’s Day: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Gluten Free Cupcakes
Looking for a fun St. Patrick's Day dessert? These Somewhere Over the Rainbow gluten free cupcakes are sure to thrill any kid! They'd be great for a class party, an after school treat, or as part of your holiday celebration. The kids will love helping put on the rainbows and clouds! We have been trying to go Gluten Free whenever possible lately and I've noticed quite a few changes in the boys ...
25 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts
St. Patrick's Day is a great time to get crafting! With all the beautiful, bright colors around - you'll surely be able to make something cute! This list features 25 great St. Patrick's Day crafts for children and adults! St. Patrick's Day (or St. Paddy's Day) is on March 17th each year. It's a celebration in honor of St. Patrick, of Ireland, but has been adopted by Americans as a fun day ...
Raising Kids That Aren’t Picky Eaters
Some kids are picky eaters, and some have other issues that should be investigated further. These tips are for dealing with "typical" picky eaters. I use the term loosely, but I just want to make sure it's clear that these will most likely not work for those with sensory issues. These tips are great for that typical, "I don't like veggies" stage almost every parent has to battle. Raising ...