The biggest question I get asked about homeschooling is: How do you do it with all different ages? The answer is: I am not really sure, but somehow it works. Every time we have had a new baby I ask myself the same question. How am I going to do this!? Though homeschooling multiple childrenContinue Reading
Unicorn Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
This peanut butter blossom cookie is one of my favorite cookies to make. I love all the color options that you can use for the sugar. We have young girls who are very eager to help in the kitchen. Most especially , our youngest one Lily. She enjoyed rolling each cookie dough into a ballContinue Reading
Journey Through the Bible with Your Kids w/ FREE Printable
My three youngest boys (ages 6, 6, and 4) and I just started a journey through the Bible. We are using various resources we already own – books, videos, and CDs. I’m also making up some simple copywork and adding in some activities and crafts to go along with our journey. I’m also going toContinue Reading
10 Best Educational Apps for Toddlers
I remember when I was pregnant with my son and I was dead-set on following the recommendation that he get no screen time until he turns 2. I thought I would be so good about the whole media-free parenting that he’d get to two years old and go, “what’s that?” Unsurprisingly, that didn’t happen. ThatContinue Reading
5 Fun Construction Books for Kids
My eyes glaze over, and I fight the urge to start rhythmically bumping my head against the wall. Reading the same book over and over again to an enthusiastic child is enough to kill the joy of even the most bookish mama. When a kid is obsessed, they are really obsessed! It ‘s like Beezus and Ramona.Continue Reading
Make Way For Ducklings – Story Time Activities
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey is the story time selection for March. Check out these cute and creative crafts, activities, and snacks that will make your story time fun and memorable! *See all Story Time posts here. Crafts Duck Finger Puppets from I Heart Crafty Things Mallard Duck Handprint Craft from Crafty MorningContinue Reading
Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
Last year, my Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs recipe did really well on Pinterest. It was pinned 30.7 k times! It is one of my popular post. I am guessing that I am not the only one who loves using my crockpot and appreciate an uncomplicated meal. A meal that my family will surely love and easyContinue Reading
Simple Ways to Teach Kids to Live Like Christ
My husband and I were talking to our older kids recently about why we have certain rules for our family. One of the main reasons we want our kids to behave and follow our rules and guidance is for their safety. No parent wants anything to hurt or endanger their children. But another reason isContinue Reading
Simple Ribbon Bookmarks
National Reading Month kicks off each March with Dr. Seuss’ birthday. After you celebrate the life and work of this much-loved children’s author, perhaps by playing Dr. Seuss Bingo or making some green eggs and ham cookies, keep on celebrating by frequenting your local library, hosting a story time with friends, curling up with yourContinue Reading
3 Strategies to Strengthen Sibling Relationships
I was vacuuming the other day and really enjoying the “quiet” that comes with that task. You know what I mean: by drowning out all the noise in a busy household, I could get a few minutes of mindless peace. Or not. Slowly but surely above the low, loud hum, I heard an unmistakable crescendo:Continue Reading
