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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DIY Snowflake Soap
DIY Snowflake Soap is a fun homemade gift idea that's perfect for Christmas. Using melt & pour soap base, this is such an easy soap to make, and it's perfect for the first-time soap maker! This post contains affiliate links. Using ... Read More...
Fun Gifts for the Chicken Lover
The gift guide for all things Crazy Chicken Lady. You're sure to find the perfect gift for the chicken lover in your life here! When it comes to the crazy chicken lady in your life, you might be struggling with what to get her for ... Read More...
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
A delicious breakfast recipe, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal is sure to be a family favorite. Easy to make the day of, or perfect for a make-ahead breakfast. Ever since I made the Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal, my kids have been begging me to make another baked oatmeal recipe. Turns out they love baked oatmeal, […]
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 […]
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 Meatballs. It only takes about 15 minutes to make creamy Cajun sauce, […]
Home Cooking
Pomegranate Upside-down Cake
A delicious dessert, Pomegranate Upside-Down Cake is a fun and festive way to use this seasonal fruit! We were gifted a few pomegranates, so I immediately set out to figure out some pomegranate sweet recipes. I love baking, and I wanted ... Read More...
Sweet Potato Muffins
These Sweet Potato Muffins can be made using your leftover mashed, whipped, or pureed sweet potatoes or yams. They're full of flavor and easy to make! Sweet Potato Muffins are a delicious, portable breakfast. Last year after ... Read More...
Rhubarb Cookies
Packed with fresh rhubarb, Rhubarb Cookies are a tasty spring treat. Not too sweet, they really showcase the delicious flavor of rhubarb. Rhubarb recipes seem special to me. I think it's because rhubarb is only available for a short ... Read More...
The Homeschool & Kids
Free Printable Coloring Pages
Fun, free printable coloring pages for you to print out and color however you'd like! 8 different designs. 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...
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...
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 ... Read More...
The Homestead
DIY Kitten Milk Replacer Recipe
This DIY Kitten Milk Replacer Recipe is vital to keep on hand if you have barn cats. If you're out of KMR, this DIY Kitten Milk Replacer Recipe is easy to whip up, and could save your kittens' lives. If you shop through the links below ... Read More...
How to make Colloidal Silver
If you use much colloidal silver, you know it's quite expensive. Learn how to make it 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 health ... 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...