If you use much colloidal silver, you know it's quite expensive. Learn how to make colloidal silver at home, so you can have lots of colloidal silver cheap! I am not a doctor. This is in no way advice for you or a claim about any ... Read More...
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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...
Winter Sowing Basics
Winter sowing is such an easy way to get your garden growing. It requires very few supplies and very little time. Here are the basics to get started winter sowing. Benefits of Winter Sowing In the wild, a plant goes to seed and ... Read More...
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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 […]
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 […]
Home Cooking
Chocolate Chip Pecan Banana Bread
Take your classic banana bread recipe to a new level, with this Chocolate Chip Pecan Banana Bread. Filling, delicious banana nut bread with chocolate chips for a little extra sweetness. I really enjoy baking. I find it to be a ... Read More...
Raspberry Lemon Baked Oatmeal
Raspberry Lemon Baked Oatmeal is a delicious and filling breakfast recipe. Just 5 minutes of prep time, and 30 minutes of bake time makes this a great, hands-off breakfast! We have found that we really love baked oatmeal at my ... Read More...
Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Muffins
Use up your brown bananas with these delicious Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Muffins. Perfect for on-the-go breakfasts! Muffins are one of our favorite breakfast options. Paired with plain yogurt, they're filling and delicious! Muffins ... Read More...
The Homeschool & Kids
Recycled Shrinky Dink Ornaments
Making shrinky dinks is always a fun experiment! And these Recycled Shrinky Dink Ornaments are such a cute way to give a piece of your child's art as a gift! Shrinky Dink ornaments are a great low budget present. They cost almost ... Read More...
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 ... Read More...
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...
The Homestead
Seed Swap 2021
Participating in a seed swap is a fun way to try growing new things. It also offers the opportunity to connect with other gardeners and homesteaders, and to get unique seeds. This seed swap is open to anyone in the US (if you're outside ... Read More...
Make Your Homestead Profitable
Now that you've got a homestead, you're probably hoping to quit your job and focus full time on your homestead. Learn how to make your homestead profitable so can you make your dream a reality! Unleash The Power Of Your Homestead: Could You ... Read More...
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...