Welcome to the Pretty Pintastic Party, where every post is pinned & features are pinned by everyone! First, let's meet the hosts: Shelly from Lynchburg Mama Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Jamie, Kerry, & Lucy from ... Read More...
New on the Blog!
Mississippi Mud Pie Cookies
Sweet and delicious Mississippi Mud Pie Cookies are a fun treat! I was recently sent a book called A Taste of America by Lauren J. Smith. A Taste of America is a fun book that has a cookie recipe for each state. Along with the recipe, there ... Read More...
Rhubarb Scones
Soft and fluffy scones packed full of fresh rhubarb. These Rhubarb Scones are the perfect spring treat! If you've never had homemade scones before, they're a delicious treat! Making scones is very similar to making biscuits. Both are very ... Read More...
Recipes You’ll Love:
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...
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...
Homeschooling
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...
Teaching Time Telling
A cute and simple clock to use in teaching time telling for kids! This post was originally published on Coffee With Us 3 in 2015. However, as I wanted to share this post with my followers in the homeschooling community, I'm republishing it here ... Read More...
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...
Home & Garden
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...
Spring KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway
How I learned to cook, along with a KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway! I started cooking when I was pretty young. Some of you may have memories of learning to cook by your mom's side, as she explained the processes, but my experience was quite ... Read More...