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 ❯
Best Clothing Subscriptions for Women
Have you heard of clothing subscription services? I must admit, I had no idea you could get a clothing subscription box until a few years ago.
I wondered if a clothing subscription box might be a solution to my dislike of clothes shopping. Over the past eighteen months I've tried three clothing subscription services, Stitch Fix, Le Tote, and Rent the Runway.
I decided to give these three popular clothing subscription services for women a try and... read more ❯
Unicorn Cookies
My girls love unicorns! And while a unicorn cake might be a little too advanced for my decorating skills, these unicorn cookies are easy to make and sure to please any little girl who loves unicorns.
What little girl doesn't love unicorns? Last spring we even did unicorn themed photo shoot with my two younger girls.
The photos were so beautiful!
And you thought unicorns didn't really exist....
Whether or not you are able to find a unicorn for... read more ❯
How Clouds Make Rain
My kids are always asking how clouds make rain. The summer months are a great time to study clouds.
If you live in a place where hot and humid air makes the weather unstable in July and August. It might be the perfect time to study different types of clouds and do this fun science experiment.
Start by reading a book like The Cloud Book by Tomie DePaola, and then head outside to observe clouds and talk... read more ❯
Chocolate Donuts Recipe
We love donuts in our house. You don't need a donut maker to make delicious homemade chocolate donuts. All you need is this basic baked donut recipe and a donut pan.
I've been making homemade donuts for many years and baked donuts are so much easier than fried! (Although you can find my tried and true fried donut recipe here) I use these donut pans by Wilton for my chocolate donuts. This recipe is so easy... read more ❯