The Easiest Microwave Caramel

In my house, we love a good sweet treat. What I love even more, is a good sweet treat that doesn’t take too much time to make or clean up. Enter microwave caramel! This simple recipe is a holiday staple for my family and because you just dump each ingredient into a bowl, it’s soContinueContinue reading “The Easiest Microwave Caramel”

Embracing Gratitude: My Journey as a Business Owner

The season of gratitude and reflection is here. As I navigate the season of life that I am in, I am truly grateful for the experiences I’ve had in the past year. I never planned or anticipated being a business owner. And while I’ve had my business for 9 years now, this past year isContinueContinue reading “Embracing Gratitude: My Journey as a Business Owner”

Black Friday Deals + Favorite Family Gifts

I know most of us think of Black Friday as the time when retailers offer huge discounts, but over the years I’ve discovered something even better: many of our favorite activities, memberships, and family experiences also run amazing Black Friday deals! If there’s a place you love taking your kids (or a place you wishContinueContinue reading “Black Friday Deals + Favorite Family Gifts”

Homeschooling Through the Holidays

One of our holiday traditions that was… ahem… lovingly forced upon me (insert sarcasm here) is our advent calendar. Several years ago, my mother-in-law gifted it to our kids — one of those adorable wooden ones with 25 tiny boxes you’re supposed to fill, starting on December 1st. Sweet, right? Except it’s also a lotContinueContinue reading “Homeschooling Through the Holidays”

Starting Homeschool? Don’t Miss These Perks, Discounts, and Resources

Hey mama! If you’re preparing to start homeschooling (or just took the leap), this post is here to help you get your footing—and save some money along the way. I’m sharing everything I wish I had when I started:✅ A free Homeschool ID you can personalize✅ A list of teacher discounts that homeschoolers can claim✅ContinueContinue reading “Starting Homeschool? Don’t Miss These Perks, Discounts, and Resources”

Yellowstone National Park: The Ultimate Homeschool Field Trip

Homeschooling gives us the freedom to learn anywhere — even in one of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the world. We recently took a trip to Yellowstone National Park. It was everything we thought it would be and more. Talk about kids learning and being excited about it!! The kids & adults were impressedContinueContinue reading “Yellowstone National Park: The Ultimate Homeschool Field Trip”

Our Homeschool Curriculum Lineup for This Year

* I do earn a small commission from affiliate links I love seeing how other families structure their homeschool days, so I thought I’d share what we’re using this year for curriculum. Every child learns differently, and one of the gifts of homeschooling is being able to meet them where they are. This is what’sContinueContinue reading “Our Homeschool Curriculum Lineup for This Year”

The Homeschool Supplies We Actually Use

* I do make a small commission from affiliate links Check out this Amazon link for our most loved school supplies! Over the years, I’ve really learned that sticking to the basics is where it’s at when it comes to school supplies. Whether you’re starting with preschool, kindergarten, or even middle school, my kids allContinueContinue reading “The Homeschool Supplies We Actually Use”

Bedroom Swap: The Boys’ Room

* I do earn a small commission from the links in this post The main reason we decided to redo the bedrooms is because we have a pretty small home. When you look at the square footage, we live in about 1,900 square feet of it. Granted, my studio and the laundry room are inContinueContinue reading “Bedroom Swap: The Boys’ Room”

Tres Leches Cake

Do you ever feel like cake is just lacking a little bit? It can be a little plain, sometimes dry. But this Tres Leches Cake will change your opinion on cake. I’ll get right to it. This cake is my favorite. The flavors of the sweet milk, the moisture, the cream. It’s just the perfectContinueContinue reading “Tres Leches Cake”