Oh my goodness, it is over halfway through March and I am just now sharing our February. March has been a bit crazier than a normal month. I am far from being tech savy and found myself switching servers TWICE in a week . This transition caused my site to be down several times so I Read More
Disposable, single use items are available nearly everywhere. Due to this availability, people often choose disposable, single use items. These items are marketed as convenience items. It seems more and more people are choosing single use items which is having negative effects on our planet. These items are disposable, right? They are used and then tossed Read More
Elderberry syrup is a staple in our refrigerator and I recommend it to everyone. This syrup is easy to find in stores for purchase; however, it is actually super easy to make. Recently, I made elderberry syrup using my Instant Pot and was thrilled with the results. If you are wondering how to make Instant Pot Read More
My kids really enjoy looking at photos from the past. They click on my Mamatography link for memories. I told the that this year I will create a monthly wrap up of our life in photos. So, here it goes! January 2019: Our Life in Photos! We live in a coastal town. We are actually Read More
Reducing your sugar intake in half is simple when you use this stevia / sugar blend recipe. This recipe calls for only two ingredients…so easy! You will be able to eat less sugar once you make this stevia / sugar blend. Oh, if you don’t want anyone to know, no worries! They won’t know it Read More
I have taken a break from sharing in this space. It is not because I have nothing to share, it is simply because I have very little time to share. Our life is crazy and chaotic at times, leaving me feel insanely overwhelmed, and I am thankful for every moment. I am thankful for the Read More
We are finishing the third week of our new school year and I realize I haven’t shared our 2018-2019 homeschool curriculum. I have been so busy planning that I haven’t been posting! I am excited for the upcoming school year. This is the first year that I have actually made a schedule. Like a real Read More
Making your own almond milk is super easy and only requires two ingredients. You read that right. Two ingredients. Homemade almond milk tastes better, is better for you, and is so easy to make you will wonder why you haven’t made this already. If you have been wondering how to make homemade almond milk now Read More
Homeschool portfolios are crucial for a child’s annual homeschool evaluation. But, what is a portfolio and how do I create one?!? No worries, take a deep breath and keep reading. It’s easy, pinky promise! What is a Homeschool Portfolio? A homeschool portfolio is a record of what each of your children has learned during the school Read More
Making Instant Pot chicken bone broth is super easy to make and crazy good for you too! All you need is the leftovers from a chicken dinner, a few veggies, and an electric pressure cooker. I enjoy making bone broth in the Instant Pot because I don’t have to monitor it. I just set the timer Read More
I haven’t shared any field trip adventures in quite a while, looks like I need to catch up! We live in such an amazing area that has so many fun and often free field trip opportunities. Audrey has been throwing around the idea of being a pilot, because she wants to travel the world of Read More
Hi! I have been MIA lately but I promise there is a good reason. Recently, I have been consumed with researching certain topics that pertain to my kids. I have a lot of research left to do that I assume this will never end. It turns out that my kids have food allergies – who Read More
Making homemade condiments is a great way to eat healthier while saving money. I enjoy making our own condiments for both reasons and have been making homemade ketchup for several years. The first homemade ketchup recipe I shared uses honey as a sweetener, the second recipe I shared uses sugar as a sweetener but it calls Read More
We are a very relaxed and eclectic homeschooling family. I create the curriculum that my kids use picking and pulling from many different resources. I find that homeschool planning and prepping 12 weeks at a time works best for us. My detailed planning and intense prepping can take a lot of time up front but Read More
I was a total slacker this year on making and feeding my family real foods. I am determined to change that and I am not waiting until the new year to make these changes. Until recently, I had no idea how to make homemade mayonnaise. I enjoy making homemade condiments a lot but have always Read More
