Borax

Have you hear of this household wonder? For years forgotten but making a comeback in these past years. Do you know what all Borax can be used for? Well, I am sure I am just scratching the surface but today I will share with you my favorite uses for Borax in my home. 1. Dishwasher […]

Quiet Time for Toddlers

  Seldom do the words “quiet” and “toddler” go together but offering quiet time for toddlers is great training. It teaches them self-control and allows them to learn to occupy themselves and build their imagination. I strive to offer a quiet time to my toddler (Jeremiah right now) each day. But I also try to […]

Homemade Potato Soup Recipe

If you love homemade potato soup but always assumed it was a ton of work to make it yourself this recipe will prove you wrong. It is super easy to make and can be on the table in about 30 minutes. The flavor is amazing for such a simple recipe and served with some crusty […]

Using Pinterest in Your Homeschool

I find myself often times wondering how in the world did people like my mother homeschool without the internet. I just can hardly imagine how much more challenging it must have been and much more labor intensive (and lonely for that matter) planning, organizing, and networking. But now days homeschooling resources are just a click […]

Homemade Pizza – A Quick and Easy Party Idea

Most people love pizza but more and more the prices that you pay at your local pizza joint make it seem like you want to feed your family first class steak instead of just pizza. So, I have been working on perfecting homemade pizza that my family loves. And I was finally able to come […]

Sid the Science Kid

Sid the Science Kid: The Super-Duper Exhibit! opens January 25th at The Magic House for a limited time! The new exhibit brings the PBS show to life as kids engage in an amazing adventure that will ignite their interest in science.  The Super-Duper Exhibit explores everyday science questions in Sid’s home, on the playground and […]

Organizing Your Homeschool

We have been homeschooling for over seven years now and I am still working on organizing my homeschooling area. Am I the only one that struggles with organizing your homeschool? I am always on the hunt for new ideas and today I want to show you three things that have helped streamline our homeschool area […]

Homemade Powder Laundry Soap

Are you tired of buying chemical laden soaps that you don’t even know what is in them? Paying a lot of money for heavily scented products that it is hard to tell if they clean or just scent your clothing? Well, in an effort to try to rid my home of commercially made cleaners I […]