Mason Jar Crafts
Mason jar crafts are a great DIY project you can make and give as a gift any time of year.
I always see mason jars at thrift stores and yard sales for dirt cheap! Even if you have to purchase them at full price they are a bargain. I usually buy them in a set of eight or twelve to use for craft or decorative ideas.
Making these inexpensive crafts is a great way to... read more ❯
How to Save Money on Produce
Fresh fruits and vegetables are one our largest grocery expenses. We try to eat as healthy as possible, which means we need to save money on produce when we can.
My kids can easily eat three pounds of bananas or a quart of berries at lunch. There are not normally coupons for produce but you can still save by shopping smart and using a few of these tricks to get the lowest price on produce.
How to... read more ❯
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Recipe
Do you have a go-to recipe that everyone loves and always turns out amazing? This slow cooker salsa chicken is one of my favorites.
It always tastes great and you can use the chicken in so many different ways. The best part about this recipe is that it only has two ingredients and you don't even have to remember to thaw the chicken.
https://youtu.be/2Ng7iDWVoB0
I don't know about you, but I always seem to forget to... read more ❯
Tips for Planning Your Homeschool Day
When I talk to parents who are new to homeschooling one of the biggest questions I'm asked is, "how do you plan your homeschool day?"
Since most of us grew up in traditional schools, we tend to gravitate towards a traditional schedule. However, one of the benefits of homeschooling is flexibility.
Over our almost 20 years of homeschooling, every year has looked a little different. High schoolers need significantly more structure than younger children, and no child... read more ❯
Back to Homeschool Lunch Ideas
Have I ever told you how much I dislike lunch? Figuring out what to feed the kids when they are home for lunch drives me crazy! However I've been feeding kids for 25+ years and have some some pretty simple homeschool lunch ideas that will work for your family too!
I've decided that lunch is the homeschool mom's nemesis, the required interruption in an otherwise orderly and organized day. ;) I've often said I wish we... read more ❯