Looking for a fun weekend craft with the kids? These DIY Bird Feeders are the best! You can take time to bond as a family AND make something delicious and healthy for the birds! DIY Bird Feeders We love animals. And since we’ve moved to our little slice of heaven (aka our homestead), we’re surrounded…
We’ve been using Teaching Textbooks 4.0 and love the ease. Here are just a few of our personal reasons why we’ve found great success using this as one of our main homeschooling resources. Teaching Textbooks 4.0 Math is one of the most, if not the most, dreaded subjects for school-aged children (and some adults!). As…
Do you love the idea of getting ahead and planning out some meals? If so, you’re about to see some of the Best Instant Pot Chicken Freezer Meals along with some great Instant Pot tips. It isn’t always easy to eat healthy when you are a busy family. Sometimes it is hard to even eat!…
This is a season of celebration for mothers around the world. I might be biased, but I believe Mother’s Day should be celebrated everyday. Having said that, as Mother’s Day quickly approaches, it’s time to find fun ways to celebrate Mothers everywhere. It’s also just as important to educate ourselves on the historical meaning of…
One of my favorite holidays to celebrate with my family is Christmas. It’s a holiday that is filled with time-honored traditions, such as decorating the Christmas tree, setting out all of my nativity scenes, beginning Advent, watching all of the Christmas classics (Rudolph and Frosty and the Drummer Boy – oh my!), celebrating St…
Christmas is my most treasured time of the year. The music. The lights. The tree. Advent. The birth of our Lord and Savior. Family. My family takes it all in. We savor it. I have shared many of our Christmas traditions on the blog before. Last year, I wrote about our Christmas Around the…
Making sandwiches everyday for your homeschool lunch can get tedious and a little boring after a short time. Since you don’t have to pack a nonperishable lunch for your kids each day, the possibilities are seemingly endless as to what you can prepare. That’s why I am so excited to share Ideas for A Sandwich…
Do you remember when you got your learner’s permit? It was probably an exciting time (tinged by a little bit of fear). In fact, now that I think about it, it was probably the same for your parent(s) – except maybe the fear outweighed the excitement. Now, here you are, with a teenager of your…
Halloween is quickly approaching. Some will celebrate with parties, get-togethers, scary movies, and beggar’s night, while others may skip the celebrations all together. However, regardless of your stance on Halloween, you can still make the most of this day with a Skeleton Veggie Tray with Homemade Ranch Dressing! It’s a fun dish to bring to…
Should your military family homeschool? More and more military families love having the option to homeschool. It might be the best option you’ve never considered. Despite gaining popularity across the United States, many parents look slightly aghast at the idea of homeschooling. It seems terrifying to be totally responsible for your child(ren)’s education! But it…
When I grow up, will I have wings, too? This is one of the many important questions my children asked as they became more observant to birds and flying insects. It’s funny now, but their questions were sincere. I think my youngest was the ripe old age of three when his brothers…
Let’s talk submarines for a bit. Prior to diving in (pun intended) and researching them, I honestly didn’t know much about submarines. There are so many fun facts that I’m literally giddy to share them with all of you. Although my dad is a Navy veteran and my husband is a retired Army veteran, I…