With my first baby, I was beyond surprised with how much time I spent just nursing in those first couple of weeks. It took both of us, baby and I, quite some time getting the hang of breastfeeding. But honestly, it was great because I always had an excuse to rest for a moment whenContinue Reading
10 Minute Instant Pot Recipes
Moms are busy; that’s a fact. And preparing meals is probably one of the things we spend a good chunk of our time on, because well, kids need to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and don’t forget snacks), every. single. day. It never ends. So when mealtime rolls around, I want something quick and easy. Continue Reading
Easter Story Stones
I love this time of the year! It’s spring; everything is fresh and new and starting to grow again. The weather is absolutely perfect (at least in my neck of the woods) – jeans and a t-shirt weather! Can’t beat it!! Plus, my birthday is in the spring! But most importantly, it’s the time ofContinue Reading
April Brick Challenges w/ FREE Printable
This month’s Lego Brick Challenge is ready and it includes a FREE printable. Here is a list of Lego builds for the month of April that I have come up with. Some of them are links to other sites where you can find building instructions if you’d like. Or just have your child be creativeContinue Reading
Tips for Choosing the Right Homeschool Curriculum
It’s that time of year! Homeschool moms are already planning out what they will be using for curriculum for the next school year. Convention season has started, many homeschool co-ops have already started enrolling, so course planning is in full swing for many homeschoolers. After twelve years of homeschooling, I think it’s safe to sayContinue Reading
Shaving Cream Play Dough
This shaving cream play dough is one of our favorite homemade play dough recipes! Kids will have SOOOOO much fun helping with this fun play dough activity. It’s perfect for playdates and rainy days inside. Scroll down below for easy step by step directions to make your own shaving cream play dough! What I loveContinue Reading
A Multi-sensory Approach to Teaching Phonics
Thank you to All About Learning Press for sending us All About Reading Level 4 Color Edition to try in our homeschool in exchange for an honest review. We have successfully used the previous levels of All About Reading and were excited to try the new color edition. I was not required to write aContinue Reading
On-the-Go Breakfast Cookies
These breakfast cookies are perfect for busy mornings or as an after school snack! Easy, healthy, delicious, and even gluten free – and kids love them! These healthy gluten free breakfast cookies are my favorite to make for busy mornings; healthy banana muffins are a close second. We have busy mornings and sometimes it’s easierContinue Reading
March Brick Challenges w/ FREE Printable
This month’s Lego Brick Challenge is ready and it includes a FREE printable. It’s a spring kind of theme for March! Here is a list of Lego builds for the month of March that I have come up with. Some of them are links to other sites where you can find building instructions ifContinue Reading
Homeschooling To Build Sibling Bonds
We all have different reasons to homeschool our children. Here in Autismland, we homeschool to build strong family as well as sibling bonds. As parents, we pray that our children will outlive us by many years. We also pray that our children will be close and take care of each other if needed. Since LoganContinue Reading
