Properties of Water Experiments
Water. It’s one of the basic elements of life. Living things need it every day to survive. It seems that water is everywhere and in all facets of life. We drink, bathe, and play in it. Sometimes, we take it for granted.
Since water is everywhere, let's learn more about the properties of water and test them with a few simple experiments.
The Properties of Water
The Water Molecule
Scientifically speaking, water is a cool molecule to study.
Water is... read more ❯
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Every year on my nephew's birthday his mom buys him a cookie cake. I absolutely love cookie cake and never knew how easy it was to make my own. This skillet cookie recipe is made in a cast iron skillet but you can use any 10 inch skillet that is oven safe.
A skillet cookie is almost the same as making blondies (yum!) but using the skillet keeps the cookie in its original cookie... read more ❯
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.
How to Save on Produce
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... 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 ❯
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 ❯