We always have Oreo cookies on hand at our house. They are a favorite in our family. They are great as an ice cream topping, for adding to a milk shake, or just for dunking in some milk. You can also dress up your Oreo cookies for a special occasion by dipping them in chocolateContinue Reading
Candy-Coated Strawberry Minion Treats
My kids are looking forward to the newest Minions movie that is coming to theaters this week. Since we are a family of 10, we don’t go to the movies that often because it’s so stinkin’ expensive. However, we do like to treat the kids from time to time, so we will only go onContinue Reading
Help for Parents of Teenage Zombies
When entering a new season or stage of parenting, many parents will turn to the experts, books, or blogs for help in navigating these new unchartered waters. I have books on my shelves that range from caring for babies to raising teens, and everything in between. Since I am still fairly new at parenting a teenager (my oldestContinue Reading
Amazing, Easy to Make Cake Batter Truffles
If you are planning a 4th of July picnic or have one you will be attending and need to take a dish-to-pass, consider making these delicious cake batter truffles. You could actually use this idea for any occasion; just change up the cake mix, chocolate melts and sprinkles to whatever matches your event or getContinue Reading
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Story Time Activities
The story time selection for June is One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss. Playdough Recipe from My Joy-Filled Life Counting Game from Mama Miss Yogurt Snack from Fun Learning Ideas Math & Literacy Printable Pack from Totschooling Sensory Science Bin from Parenting Chaos Cupcake Liner Craft from I Heart CraftyContinue Reading
Create a Unit Study in 5 Simple Steps
Unit studies are a great tool to gain your child’s interest and spark a curiosity about learning. Another benefit of unit studies is the ability to tailor make it yourself and for those teaching multiple ages and stages. Planning unit studies may sound overwhelming, but with these simple steps you will learn how to plan a homeschoolContinue Reading
Patriotic Rice Krispie Treat Star Pops
I’m a sucker for rice krispie treats. I could seriously eat a whole pan of them. Not something I’m proud of, but it’s totally true. I’m also a sucker for most things red, white, and blue. I love Americana and patriotic décor, crafts, clothing & accessories…. you name it! So why not combine two ofContinue Reading
4 Essential Oils for Helping Treat Depression
If you or someone you love suffers from depression, chances are you’d like to find something to help with your symptoms. Maybe you’ve already tried traditional treatments and they didn’t work, or you didn’t like the side effects. Some people find benefits to treating depression with essential oils like CBD Oil, for instance, and ifContinue Reading
Satisfying Strawberry Breakfast Recipes
Hands-down, strawberries are my favorite fruit; one of my kids’ favorites too. It used to be an annual tradition for our family to go and pick strawberries at a local farm. Oh how I miss doing that. We moved a couple of years ago to Texas from New York and have yet to find aContinue Reading
Cute DIY Magnets Kids Can Make
Here is a very simple craft that can be done by a wide range of ages. It’s also very versatile; kids can create magnets that showcase their interests and style. Supplies needs: Clear Glass Stones Adhesive Magnetic Buttons Clear Glue Paper, multi colors and designs Googly Eyes Stickers Directions: First trace circles using the stonesContinue Reading
