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...
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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...
Current 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 […]
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 […]
Home Cooking
Creamy Cajun Sauce
Creamy Cajun Sauce is a quick and easy sauce that takes your regular meals from bland to fantastic! Creamy Cajun Sauce is a favorite at my house. We love it with breaded chicken, over fish like tilapia or cod, and especially with Cajun ... Read More...
Chai Latte Cookies
Chai Latte Cookies are a simple cookie recipe that is packed full of the flavor of a delicious chai latte. I love baking. It's possible I have a baking addiction. The more stressed out I feel, the more I feel the need ... 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...
The Homeschool & Kids
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...
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...
The Homestead
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...
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...