Classy black and gold pumpkins are a fun way to decorate for fall! My family loves going to our local pumpkin patch to get pumpkins each year. It's become a tradition that we all enjoy. When we're lucky enough to go to the pumpkin ... Read More...
New on the Blog!
Peach Scones
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks, these Peach Scones are packed full of chunks of peach, and drizzled with a sweet, vanilla glaze. These peach scones are so delicious! When I found this recipe from A Latte Food, I knew I had ... Read More...
Creating an Educational Garden
Building an Educational Garden for Your Kids at Home In her book, Urban Homesteading, author Rachel Kaplan explains that the homesteading lifestyle is less about what you lose, and more about what you gain - in particular, time with loved ... Read More...
Recipes You’ll Love:
Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe
Delicious, soft snickerdoodle cookies that require no chill time! My sister and I shared snickerdoodles the other day, and lamented the fact that they're so easy to cook flat as a pancake (and then they end up really ... Read More...
Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade
Made with fresh strawberry rhubarb simple syrup, this Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade is a refreshing and fun twist on the classic drink. For my son's 8th birthday, I wanted to make a few fun recipes that would make the day feel special. ... Read More...
Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup
Sweet and slightly tart Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup is an easy recipe to use your fresh fruit in. One of my favorite spring flavor combinations is strawberry and rhubarb. Rhubarb has such a deliciously tartness to it, which is ... Read More...
Homeschooling & Kids
How to Develop Your Child’s Artistic Skills at Home
Find out how to develop your child's artistic skills at home, to create well-rounded homeschool students. With approximately 1,770,000 students homeschooled in the United States, it’s clear that many agree children can get a quality ... Read More...
The Truly Great Outdoors: What Your Kids Can Learn From Your Yard
Outdoor learning is so beneficial to kids! Find out how to incorporate outdoor learning into your children's lives, plus why that's so important! Researchers have now found a new name for the phenomenon affecting so many of today’s children: ... Read More...
Homeschool Crafts are Great for the Brain
Find out why you should incorporate homeschool crafts into your lesson plan, plus ideas of how to do so. Crafting provides our brains with a natural antidepressant, so it only makes sense to weave it into your homeschooling lesson plans, somewhere ... Read More...
Home & Garden
Creating an Educational Garden
Building an Educational Garden for Your Kids at Home In her book, Urban Homesteading, author Rachel Kaplan explains that the homesteading lifestyle is less about what you lose, and more about what you gain - in particular, time with loved ... Read More...
DIY Earwig Trap
This DIY earwig trap is so easy to make, and it's extremely effective at taking care of your earwig problem! Earwigs are usually something we see around every once in a while. But sometimes they become prolific, and something needs to be done ... Read More...
How to Glean Potatoes
Have you ever considered gleaning potatoes? Find out how to glean potatoes the right way! When I was a small child, I remember helping my mom glean potatoes. It seems like a true Idaho activity to do, so I decided to introduce my kids to the ... Read More...