Sometimes you stumble upon one of those great go-to recipes--the kind you turn to time and time again when you're in need of a delicious supper in a pinch. These sandwiches have become exactly that for me! A friend shared the recipe a few months ago and it's so easy and so good I find … [Read more...]
3 Good Reasons to Hate Halloween
We don't celebrate Halloween around our house. My children have never gone trick-or-treating and never been allowed to participate in Halloween festivities and, believe it or not, I don't think they've suffered any long lasting ill effects as a result. We've been careful to explain the … [Read more...]
How I Use “Of the Week” in Our Homeschool
Back in the days when I was a homeschooling newbie, I spent a lot of time studying online reviews and scouring through stacks of new and used textbooks, all in search of the one great curriculum that would cover absolutely everything I deemed important for my children to learn. Little did I know … [Read more...]
To the Dear Old Man Who Thinks Only the “Experts” Should Be Teaching My Children
This isn't even MY story and yet I can't help but take it on as personally as if it had happened to me. Sometimes sincere, well-meaning people can have the most ill-conceived ideas. I have a friend who is a first-year homeschooling mom. She has decided to home educate her children … [Read more...]
DIY Mason Jar Drinking Glasses with Lids
They say necessity is the mother of invention and I believe it with all my heart. Thus my recent creation of Mason jar drinking glasses with lids! I know a lot of moms forbid eating and drinking outside of the kitchen or dining area and I probably should be more like that, but...I'm not. … [Read more...]
ROCK MONSTERS! Plus Tips for Making Crafting with Kids Less Stressful
Kids love crafts. Moms often DO NOT! Let's be honest--trying to do a craft with multiple children of multiple ages can quickly turn into multiplied chaos! And of course the younger the children, the more your project is liable to try your patience! But these Rock Monsters made for an easy, … [Read more...]
What a Christian’s Facebook Should Look Like
I've heard a lot of people, even in the secular world, bemoaning the evils of social media. And the concerns are legitimate. Virtually all of us with a computer or smartphone use some form of it--Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest--even the blog you're … [Read more...]
5 Things I DON’T MISS About Sending My Kids to “Real School”
After a long and glorious summer, we started back to school yesterday. And, boy, do I have a lot of learning to do! This year we've added a Kindergartner to our homeschool and changed things up a bit for my oldest and, honestly, at this point I'm not sure just how all the … [Read more...]
Married to a Messy
NOTE: I find this is a touchy subject with a lot of women, so do me a favor and read the entire post before you get mad at me. Afterwards, feel free to get as aggravated as you want. (I think...) Sixteen years ago I married a wonderful man. My husband is a … [Read more...]
My Kitchen Table Makeover
There was nothing wrong with my kitchen table per se. It was still sturdy, fairly attractive, and entirely functional. There was just one problem. I was SICK of it! It was the color mostly, I suppose. I've had the same table and chairs for 16 years, since just before my hubby … [Read more...]
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