In honor of Earth Day why not focus your art projects on recycled materials! It’s a win win, you’ll be reusing something bound for the trash and facilitating a fun activity with your kids … it doesn’t get better than that! In addition to the below crafts, you can really expound on Earth Day education …
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Gretchen Bossio
From one homeschool mom to another (because we’re all in that boat now), let me assure you that it is A-OK to employ screens these days. Now, nonstop twaddle, probably is not ideal, but so many of the streaming services are chock-full of AMAZING documentaries and teaching topics. And those Netflix learning shows 100% count …
Every day, no matter what our family has a quiet time. For some that means a nap, for other that means laying down with an audiobook. It’s a good practice – to rest and reset and then, begin again. I love this time of day. It’s peaceful and just what I need to finish the …
Awhile back my husband committed to a round of keto. We experimented with a ton of low carb recipes hoping to find some winners … and we did! The top one though, the one even our kids ask for is this butter chicken! It’s smooth and hearty with just a hint of sweetness from the …
When I make these muffins for my kids I 100% call then cupcakes. I try to be a fun mom like that! They gobble them up and ask for seconds and I’m happy to oblige because these healthy little muffins are full of all the good stuff AND NO SUGAR. They’re sweetened with dates and …
My kids are pretty fantastic but somewhere along the way my oldest son learned the word “bored”. Oh. My. Goodness. Please, no. It irks me like no other to hear him wail, “Mooooooom, I’m bored!” I’ve been pretty clear that the b word isn’t allowed, but occasionally it pops up. That’s when I bring out …
As much as I would LOVE for spring to mean nice weather, it just doesn’t in many parts of the country. Rather, spring means it’s rainy. Especially for us in the Pacific Northwest where I’m from. Spring almost guarantees an extra sprinkle (or downpour) of rain. As much as I hate to keep my littles …
I’m a pretty happy mama if our family always has a Disney trip on our radar. That isn’t always the case, but in the back of my mind, I tend to have a guess of when our next trip to the happiest place on earth with be … even if my husband doesn’t yet 🙂 …
For the longest time I steered clear of any kind of peppers. Too spicy! But then a friend introduced me to these homemade bacon jalapeño poppers and all of a sudden I’m a jalapeño popper fanatic! So, so good! These poppers are now a staple at so many of our meals. They are the perfect …
After pajamas and teeth brushing, bedtime stories and prayers, it’s mama’s TV time! We canceled cable last year so I’ve come to rely on streaming services for my drama/mystery/reality fix. And Hulu is my favorite! Below you’ll find a handful of my favorite shows as well as some recommendations I have stored in “My Stuff” …
Last week my husband and I went on a date and my sister, the kid’s totally awesome aunt, played babysitter. They made homemade pizza, watched Frozen 2, and whipped up a super easy, super delicious dessert to enjoy with their popcorn — Funfetti cookies. Now, my sister isn’t really a baker. She can, but it’s …
Often, when I eat at a restaurant, I’m drawn to a hearty salad. They always taste SO GOOD! But then, at home, I’m all “salad … meh” and find myself skipping the veggies I know my body needs. It’s a bad habit and one I’m trying to correct. This year, I’m aiming to make more, …