As the vaccine debate rages on in our country, I've been surprised to see the stance many of my friends have taken in the debate. I'm mostly surprised that so many people can't see that it's not about the vaccines. How can the vaccine ... Read More...
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Fruit Loops Rainbows for St. Patrick’s Day
It's always fun to do hands on crafts to celebrate holidays. It's even more fun if those crafts are ones you can eat while you make them. I'm pretty sure that's why Fruit Loops Rainbows are always a big hit with my kids. I give the kids a ... Read More...
5 of Our Favorite Read Alouds for 5-9 Year Olds
5 of Our Favorite Read Alouds for 5-9 Year Olds Now that you've learned why read alouds are so important, I want to share with you some of my family's favorite read alouds. Links to these books are Amazon affiliate links. Thanks for ... Read More...
Recipes You’ll Love:
25+ Instant Pot Chicken Recipes & Giveaway
More than 25 delicious Instant Pot Chicken Recipes! Instant Pots are all the rage these days! Have you taken the plunge to find out what all the fuss is about? There's more information under the giveaway section that explains what all an ... Read More...
Air Fryer Spiralized Garlic French Fries
Crispy, delicious air fryer spiralized garlic french fries make the perfect side dish or appetizer! This post and giveaway are sponsored by Hamilton Beach. I have received the a Hamilton Beach Air Fryer for review, however, all opinions are my ... Read More...
Potato Soup
The best Potato Soup recipe! Ready in 35 minutes. I'm from a small town in Idaho, where 4-H was a big deal. I remember pretty much all of my friends doing some sort of 4-H. We didn't live on a farm, or have any acreage at all so large ... Read More...
Crafts and DIY
Born is the King Rustic Christmas Decor
Farmhouse simplicity makes this wood burned sign perfect for any rustic Christmas decor! This post has been sponsored by Plaid. I have received product from Plaid to make this project, but all opinions are my own. #ad#plaidcrafts Rustic ... Read More...
Craft Lover Gift Guide & Hobby Lobby Giveaway
The Ultimate Craft Lover Gift Guide & Hobby Lobby Giveaway We all know someone who is super crafty. That person who can take junk and turn it into something amazing and beautiful. When someone is that talented, it can seem intimidating ... Read More...
Easy DIY Map Ornaments
Making your own DIY Map Ornaments is a great way to commemorate a fun trip! It's so easy to make your own DIY map ornaments! In the picture you can see 2 of the ornaments I've made. One is from a trip Dan and I took last year to Chicago for ... Read More...
Homestead Kids Blog
DIY Recycled Shrinky Dinks
Make your own DIY Recycled Shrinky Dinks from garbage! There's a reason this post is one of our top posts of all time! Making your own DIY Recycled Shrinky Dinks is so much fun, and it costs almost nothing! I'm going to show my age with ... Read More...
Why Older Kids Still Need Read Alouds & a Giveaway
Find out why read alouds aren't just for babies and toddlers! Plus a $100 Usborne Books giveaway! We all know that reading to our young children is really important. Kids that are read to at an early age tend to do better in school, have ... Read More...
Free Printable Coloring Pages
Fun, free printable coloring pages for you to print out and color however you'd like! Mostly geometric shapes. My kids love to color. And I'll admit it, I love to color too! So when I was looking for a good place to get some coloring pages ... Read More...