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4 Reasons We Don’t Homeschool
The top 4 reasons we don't homeschool. I overheard two moms talking one day when we were hanging out with a large group. The first was lamenting the kids her children were stuck with in the classroom. "They're terrors!" The other mom ... Read More...
Leftover Ham Bone Soup in the Slow Cooker
Don't throw away the ham bone after your Easter dinner! Keep the bone (with a little bit of ham still on it) to make this amazing, filling Ham Bone Soup! I don't know what it is about soup, but that's been all I've wanted to make lately. I ... Read More...
Recipes You’ll Love:
Garden Fresh Kombucha Cocktails
Kombucha is all the rage these days. Get the recipe to make your own kombucha, plus recipes for 2 fun kombucha cocktails! There’s an effervescent, healthy elixir that seems to be sweeping across the country. It’s called kombucha and everyone ... Read More...
25+ Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
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...
Homestead Kids Blog
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...
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
Find out why read alouds aren't just for babies and toddlers, but why they're important for older kids, too! 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 ... 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...