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”
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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”
Bedroom Swap: The Girls’ Room
* I do earn a small commission from affiliate links So, we’ve talked about why we started this bedroom makeover and you’ve already seen the boys’ room reveal. Now, let’s chat about how we actually arrived at the designs for each of the bedrooms. I have five kids and each one of them has opinions.ContinueContinue reading “Bedroom Swap: The Girls’ Room”
Healing Solutions for Breastfeeding Moms
*Always consult with your doctor about medical care specific to you. This post is not intended to be medical advice. I do earn a small commission from the links in this post. It’s officially one year since I have been a nursing momma. These are some tips and tricks I have learned along the way!ContinueContinue reading “Healing Solutions for Breastfeeding Moms”
Transform Your Homeschooling: Creative Field Trip Ideas
One of the best perks of homeschooling is you can use the local places around you as field trips! It is an easy and often free way to explore, learn, drive curiosity and teach. Several weeks ago I wanted to go get some fresh honey from the honey store. Instead of just running in realContinueContinue reading “Transform Your Homeschooling: Creative Field Trip Ideas”
Navigating Summer Break: A Homeschooling Guide
May will be over before we know it and my kids + everyone I chat with about school asks the big question. When is summer break?!! The short answer is, we are doing part time school for the summer. The long answer is the longer I homeschool, the more our schedule goes with the demandsContinueContinue reading “Navigating Summer Break: A Homeschooling Guide”
Chocolate Chip Pumkin Bread
I was given some canned squash and needed to use it somehow. Here’s what I came up with! The kids ate right up! Also, I use an unflavored protein powder for all my baking, smoothies, milkshakes, etc. If you are looking for and unflavored protein powder, I’d recommend this one! Ingredients: 1 6oz pumpkin pureeContinueContinue reading “Chocolate Chip Pumkin Bread”