Made with fresh strawberry rhubarb simple syrup, this Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade is a refreshing and fun twist on the classic drink. For my son's 8th birthday, I wanted to make a few fun recipes that would make the day feel special. ... Read More...
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Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup
Sweet and slightly tart Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup is an easy recipe to use your fresh fruit in. One of my favorite spring flavor combinations is strawberry and rhubarb. Rhubarb has such a deliciously tartness to it, which is ... Read More...
The Truly Great Outdoors: What Your Kids Can Learn From Your Yard
Outdoor learning is so beneficial to kids! Find out how to incorporate outdoor learning into your children's lives, plus why that's so important! Researchers have now found a new name for the phenomenon affecting so many of today’s children: ... Read More...
Recipes You’ll Love:
Virgin Frozen Peach Margaritas
Virgin Frozen Peach Margaritas is a simple recipe that's fun and delicious for both adults and kids! Whip up a batch in just minutes! Here in Idaho, the weather goes from tons of snow and freezing, almost straight into 80 and 90 degree ... Read More...
Blackberry Margarita Ice Cream
Smooth and creamy Blackberry Margarita Ice Cream puts your favorite adult beverage into a frozen treat! Don't you just love all the fresh fruits and veggies that are available during the summer? My family especially loves berries: ... Read More...
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...
Homeschooling & Kids
Homeschool Crafts are Great for the Brain
Find out why you should incorporate homeschool crafts into your lesson plan, plus ideas of how to do so. Crafting provides our brains with a natural antidepressant, so it only makes sense to weave it into your homeschooling lesson plans, somewhere ... Read More...
Homeschool Book It Program
Find out how easy it is to sign up for the Homeschool Book It Program from Pizza Hut! Did you grow up getting Book It pizzas from Pizza Hut as a reward for meeting reading goals? I absolutely loved the Pizza Hut Book It Program, so I was ... 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 other mom ... 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...
6 Ways to Support Your Blogging Friends
I get asked all the time about how people can best help me or another friend, as a blogger, so I thought that you might find it helpful to hear what I say to them. ... Read More...