Children who regularly do chores at home are more responsible, have high self-esteem and are well-equipped to deal with adversity, frustration, and delayed gratification. Find out tricks and tips that will help you in introducing chores for ... Read More...
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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 ... Read More...
Fresh Raspberry Ice Cream
Capture the amazing flavor of fresh raspberries in this Fresh Raspberry Ice Cream. The perfect summer dessert! My parents have prolific raspberry bushes, and they typically invite me to pick raspberries each summer. I've got my ... Read More...
Most Popular Posts
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 […]
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 the parent. If you’re wanting to conduct this as a real experiment and not […]
Recipes You’ll Love:
Oatmeal Raspberry Bars
Sweet and delicious raspberries combine with oats to make a tasty treat. Oatmeal Raspberry Bars are then drizzled with a sweet glaze that makes them irresistible! Baking is a big addiction of mine. I love to bake-- it's one of ... Read More...
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Beef
Let dinner make itself tonight, with this flavorful Slow Cooker Teriyaki Beef, made in the CrockPot. I use my CrockPot for dinner on a regular basis. There's nothing better than a hands-off dinner that cooks itself. This Slow ... Read More...
4 Ingredient Crusty Bread
Crusty Bread, like you'd find in Europe, doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, with just 4 ingredients, it's one of the easiest yeast breads to try. The perfect recipe if you've been wanting to make your own bread-- get it started with ... Read More...
Homeschooling & Kids
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...
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...
Homeschool Scripture Memorization
Why we practice homeschool scripture memorization, as well as scripture selections we've memorized this school year. When we decided to leave Classical Conversations (find more out about why my family left Classical Conversations), I ... Read More...
Home & Garden
Choosing a Homestead Vehicle
New to homesteading, and trying to figure out what vehicle you should buy? Here are some important things to consider when choosing a homestead vehicle. Choosing A Homestead Vehicle That Will Last Americans keep their cars for an ... Read More...
Becoming Self-sufficient
Find out how you can become self-sufficient. Learn to provide for your own needs, and what skills are needed for a self-reliant life. One of the biggest goals of most modern homesteaders is to become self-sufficient. According to ... Read More...
A Well Stocked Pantry
The recent events going on world-wide might have you wondering what a well stocked pantry looks like, and how to get there. I am a firm believer in being prepared for emergencies, or even just the occasional rainy day. For most people, ... Read More...