Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
These delicious pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are a favorite for breakfast or snack. Since we love pumpkin (especially during the fall and winter) this simple recipe satisfies pumpkin cravings for the entire family.
Double the recipe and freeze these pumpkin muffins for a quick snack on the go.
If you want even sweeter muffins, use fresh pumpkin instead of canned. I keep bags of fresh pumpkin in the freezer to use in recipes.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
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Scented Playdough
If you haven't made scented playdough for your kids, you must try it! It's fun to make different scents for the different seasons.
Use scented playdough in your homeschooling lessons or just for fun!
Get out your cookie cutters and have your kids create their favorite fall shapes using these fun play-doh colors and smells.
Fall Scented Playdough
INGREDIENTS FOR PUMPKIN PLAY-DOH
1/2 cup water
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup salt
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How to Get Paint Out of Carpet
Unfortunately, I know how to get paint out of carpet from lots of experience. I also know how to get slime out of carpet, ink out of the dryer, and gum out of hair. It's all part of being a mom, I guess.
However, I cannot blame my kids for paint on the carpet. (Well at least most of the time) I love to paint and even though I use tarps and plastic covers I've managed to... read more ❯
Animal Classification Printable
This animal classification printable is a great beginning science activity for your toddler. Every child loves animals, so get a jump start on animal classification with this activity.
In this printable there are 16 animal pieces. These pieces are sorted into the correct animal group: fish, mammals, insects or birds.
This activity builds early vocabulary, fine motor skills, logic and observation skills.
After printing, laminate all the parts then cut into squares. Attach the pieces using Velcro tape. You... read more ❯
Fall Cupcakes
These fall cupcakes are so adorable and easy to make. Use a box cake mix to simplify this recipe and create cute pumpkin cupcakes in about an hour!
The candy corn pumpkins are only available in the fall, so stock up now while they are in stores. I don't eat a lot of candy, but these pumpkins are so addictive! They are one of my favorite treats.
Occasionally I use pre-made frosting by Wilton. It's already in the... read more ❯
Teaching Textbooks Review
My husband discovered Teaching Textbooks at a homeschool convention many years ago. Frustrated with teaching math I saw it as a way out. Before Teaching Textbooks I had used Bob Jones, Abeka, Horizons, Miquon, Rod and Staff, Life of Fred (see Life of Fred review here), and Chalkdust, Saxon.
Some might call me a homeschool math expert since I've used most of the curriculum published for homeschoolers, but in reality I was desperate for something that worked for... read more ❯