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 ... Read More...
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Field Trip Idaho: Boise Field Trip Ideas
Check out these fun ideas for historic homeschool field trip ideas in Boise, Idaho. Make history come alive in your homeschool with Boise field trips! One of my favorite parts of homeschooling is experiencing hands on history. ... Read More...
Fresh Strawberry Bars
Fresh Strawberry Bars are a sweet and delicious way to enjoy this spring berry. [wprm-recipe-jump] Springtime is here, and with it comes my favorite season for produce. I just love the fresh strawberries and asparagus. But I'm especially ... Read More...
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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 this post. I remember when I was in middle […]
Creamy Spinach and Sausage Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
These Creamy Spinach and Sausage Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms make a delicious dinner! This is a low-carb, high protein dinner recipe. I find myself cooking almost entirely with chicken and beef. Maybe you’re the same? I was recently thinking that I should really include more pork into our meals for some variety, so I decided to […]
Why My Family Left Classical Conversations
Find out why my family left Classical Conversations, including the problems we experienced with the curriculum, expectations, and corporate. Before I get in to why my family left Classical Conversations, I’d like to start from the beginning, with why we joined in the first place. If you aren’t aware of Classical Conversations (which I’ll refer […]
Home Cooking
Strawberry Scones
Strawberry Scones make a great spring breakfast or treat. They've got delicious, fresh strawberries throughout, and they're drizzled with strawberry glaze. I love scones. They're the perfect recipe if you're looking for simple but ... Read More...
DIY Cajun Seasoning
Mix up this simple Cajun Seasoning in just minutes to use in all your favorite Cajun recipes. Skip the fillers & MSG, and make your own! I love making my own seasonings. Not only does it save money, but I love that I can customize ... Read More...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
A delicious breakfast recipe, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal is sure to be a family favorite. Easy to make the day of, or perfect for a make-ahead breakfast. Ever since I made the Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal, my kids have been ... Read More...
The Homeschool & Kids
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 ... 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...
Pepper and Soap Experiment for Kids
Today, Miss Magoo is going to show you how to do a pepper and soap experiment! It's a simple, cheap experiment that demonstrates how surface tension works. I love how simple this experiment is. It doesn't require any prep time for ... Read More...
The Homestead
DIY Suet Cakes
Making your own DIY Suet Cakes is so easy! It's a great way to get birds to visit your home throughout the winter. We just love watching birds. We have a bird feeder outside our kitchen window, and watch the birds while we eat and ... Read More...
Homemade Lotion Bars
Natural, easy to make homemade lotion bars will keep your skin soft even in dry weather. You can make these with just 3-4 ingredients and a few minutes of your time. Growing up in Idaho with very low humidity, I've experienced extremely dry ... Read More...
Embracing the Homesteading Lifestyle
Find out why so many are choosing to embrace the homesteading lifestyle, and why it might be the best choice for you, too! After 2020, it’s perhaps no surprise that 8% of Americans now plan to move from their city or county in search of ... Read More...