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Mama You Need to Fuel Yourself

Being a mom is awesome, scary, challenging, rewarding, and character-building. I have had a tendency in the past though, to forget to fuel myself so that I could do my mama job well. Mom self-care is important. I know I'm not the only one who has let this slide before! As a homeschooling mom, sometimes I can finish one school year and then jump right into planning mode for the next year. While this isn't bad, I realized that I need to take some time to refuel, evaluate where I am emotionally, physically, and spiritually--- and rework daily routines to help make my day run smoother before … [Read More...]

Learning About Frogs and Toads

Learning About Frogs and Toads The other night when I was sitting outside, I noticed that all the tree frogs were out filling the air with their music. It kind of made me feel like I was camping! My son and I went around to see if we could find any. … [Read More...]

You’re Always Being Interviewed

Have you been trying to figure out what books should make your teen's booklist? For the past couple of years I have been intentionally adding several entrepreneurship and personal growth books to my teens' book stacks. Recently, I came across a book … [Read More...]

5 Ways to Teach Preschoolers About Weather

Weather can be a fascinating subject to explore with young kids. It is something that is a constant presence in our lives, yet in can change from one hour to the next. It can be serene and beautiful, warm and cozy, cold and bitter, and even a bit … [Read More...]

Household Cleaners and My Mom Fail

Put cleaners up high where children cannot reach them. Check. Put childproof latches on cabinets with medicine or cleaning supplies. Check. Use name-brand cleaners because they work more effectively and have your best interest in mind. … [Read More...]

Simple Art Lessons at Home

Over the past couple of years my children have enjoyed learning how to use chalk pastels. Now I could take all the credit, but alas, that would be wrong :) It's all been because of "Nana" and her chalk tutorials. We've enjoyed her pdf tutorials on … [Read More...]