I'm a lover of old buildings and beautiful craftsmanship. Perhaps that's why I immediately fell in love with Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. This wasn't my first visit to the historic site near Harrodsburg, Kentucky, but I was likely a preteen or teenager the last time I was there, so … [Read more...]
Help! My Child Hates Reading!
I love books. I love big, thick novels penned by wordy English writers and footnote-heavy volumes by American historians. I usually have at least two or three books in the works at any one time, but usually of different genres, so I don't get confused. Or bored. And … [Read more...]
6 October Field Trip Ideas for Homeschoolers
It’s official! Autumn is finally upon us! October approaches and people delight in pulling out the sweaters and hoodies and boots. Bonfires are planned, hayrides are scheduled, and pumpkin spice is all the rage. For most of us, school has been in session for several weeks … [Read more...]
Kentucky Shuck Beans: How to Preserve Green Beans by Drying
Funny, isn't it, how so many of our fondest memories are somehow tied to food? I will probably always associate shuck beans with family get-togethers and Pappaw's house in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky. These little delicacies were no doubt absent from the table more often than I … [Read more...]
Making a Meal List for Meal Planning (and a FREE Printable to Help!)
Last week I talked about meal planning. (Read last week's post here.) Today I thought it was worth continuing the discussion. Because, let's get real here: Meal prep, grocery shopping, and mealtimes consume a huge portion of our lives! One way or another, much of our time and energy … [Read more...]
How to Meal Plan (Plus Free Meal Planner Printables!)
I am NOT Mrs. Total Organization, but there's no question: In those areas where I am more organized, life runs a lot smoother. When I was a newlywed, I was fairly disciplined about planning out my weekly meals, at least for supper. It helped so much both at mealtimes and … [Read more...]
The Ready-to-Get-Back-to-Homeschooling Phenomenon
Sometimes I see the appeal of year-round homeschooling. Keeping information fresh in a child's mind is important, and more frequent breaks during the school year can be a real Godsend. Every year I tell myself we're cutting our summer break short this time. And … [Read more...]
Why Kids Don’t Play Outside Anymore
Along with most kids of the 80s, summers for me were all about the outdoors. I spent a fair amount of time indoors, too, drawing and writing, playing with my Play-Doh Fun Factory and the Lite-Brite, and building tents in our basement. But, generally speaking, summer days were spent … [Read more...]
6 Pros and Cons of Joining a Homeschool Co-op
I’ve homeschooled for 10 years, but I’m new to a homeschool co-op. There were plenty of practical reasons why I didn’t join one earlier. When my kids were small and I was fairly new to homeschooling, the only co-op I knew of was a good 40 minutes from home. In those days, going … [Read more...]
3 Reasons to Spend MORE on Groceries
Yeah, I know. Suggesting people spend MORE at the grocery store kind of goes against conventional thinking. Just this week my inbox and social media feeds have been chock-full of things like this: 25 Ways to Slash Your Grocery Bill! Clip these Coupons and Start … [Read more...]
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