Your little ones (and you) will fall in love with the scent of this homemade pumpkin playdough! If there’s anything certain in life, it’s that little kids love playdough. The texture, the versatility, and the amazing things you can make are all part of the appeal of playdough. With fall upon us and everything pumpkinContinue Reading
Tips for Transitioning from Crib to Bed
Going from the crib to the bed is a big transition for kids. It’s new and unfamiliar, which can cause fear and insecurities to creep up. Your child may miss and cry for her crib at first and refuse to go to bed. In addition, she will also have the freedom to get up andContinue Reading
Healthy Dinner Ideas That Are Cheap
Are you trying to feed your family healthy, but the price of healthy food seems to be too expensive? As a mom of many, I have had to perfect healthy dinners at our house budget-wise. I try to cook healthy meals for our family, but keep them under $3! It may sound crazy, but itContinue Reading
10 Fun & FREE Things to Do with Kids
Having kids is a big financial responsibility, so anytime you can find fun things to do with children for FREE, it’s a big help! This is a great list of ideas that are available in a variety of locations that you can do with your kids pretty much any time of the year. If anything,Continue Reading
Game Day Guacamole Recipe
This game day guacamole recipe is the perfect food to eat before, during, and after kickoff! It’s no surprise that football parties offer the most amazing food. And let me tell you, this game day guacamole doesn’t disappoint. Super simple to make, but packed full of unbelievable flavor, this guacamole dip is certain to beContinue Reading
Homeschool Kindergarten in 8 Hours a Week
One thing that makes me joyful is learning. A little background…. the first few years of our family we lived with my parents. I have 7 siblings, 6 of which were younger and living in the same house. My daughter, 2 at the time, saw them attending school, and asked me if she could “doContinue Reading
Extracurricular Activity Ideas For Homeschoolers
It’s important for all kids to pursue activities they love, but it can be especially meaningful for homeschooled kids to participate in extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities offer children an opportunity to try new things, escape their comfort zones, and have a ton of fun while they’re at it! On top of that, many extracurricular activitiesContinue Reading
The Best Homeschool Curriculum for Elementary Science
I’m so thankful that we found a homeschool science curriculum that we love early on in our homeschool journey. It’s such a blessing and a relief when you are able to find a curriculum that is a good fit and works for your family. That curriculum for us is the Young Explorer Series from Apologia.Continue Reading
Potty Training Tips from a Mom of 8
There are a lot of butts in our house that need wiping – 9 total; 4 that are self-sufficient and can wipe themselves, 2 that occasionally request help, and 3 that have never wiped themselves. We’ve been changing diapers and wiping bums for over 11 years now, and I am very eager to get theContinue Reading
Quick Dinner Ideas for Busy Families
Do you need some quick dinner ideas like me? Does your life, especially evenings, get a little more hectic once school starts? My life is about to get super busy!! School starts next week, as well as the extra-curricular activities along with it. And with eight kids, my husband and I are only going toContinue Reading
