The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has affected millions of people worldwide since first emerging in late 2019. Governments, scientists, and pharmaceutical companies have been working together to develop a vaccine that could prevent the spread of the virus and help end the pandemic. The COVID-19 vaccine is a new type of […] More
Although I have less time for crafting now that I have four children, the youngest of whom just turned one, I used to make crafts all the time with my oldest when she was a toddler. One project that I did with her was making handprint crafts for every letter of the alphabet. Q is […] More
Pacifiers — also known as soothers, dummies, binkies, and, in my house when my youngest brother was a baby, suckies — are a popular tool used by some parents to soothe their babies. A pacifier is a small, nipple-shaped device usually made of silicone or rubber that can be placed in a baby’s mouth to […] More
I have always loved making crafts. Now that I am a mother of four, I also love making crafts with my kiddos. When my oldest was younger and an only child, she and I made crafts together all the time. I was especially obsessed with making handprint crafts with her. Making handprint crafts for the […] More
When my oldest child was a toddler, I was obsessed with making handprint crafts with her. We made crafts using paint and her handprints for every holiday. We also made at least one handprint craft for every letter of the alphabet. G is for giraffe! Help your toddler or preschooler learn about the letter G […] More
When my two oldest kids were younger, we made a lot of crafts. Paper plates were super cheap at the dollar store, so I always had a bunch on hand. I especially liked the non-coated paper plates, which made painting and drawing easier. You can find uncoated paper plates at many stores, but, in my […] More
What is grammar, you might ask, and what is the best curriculum for teaching English grammar to homeschoolers? Grammar can be defined as the structural rules that govern the formation of words, phrases, and clauses in a language. Grammar encompasses morphology and syntax. Morphology is the study of the structure of morphemes in a language, […] More
Recently I have been serving my family more fish as a healthy source of lean protein. I had some frozen mahi-mahi in my freezer. Since my family likes sesame and teriyaki flavors, I created a delicious healthy meal that everyone loved. I served the marinated fish over rice noodles, but the fish dish would be […] More
Pistachios are my favorite nut. I recently purchased a bottle of Monin pistachio syrup to try in my coffee. I was immediately hooked on the delicious pistachio flavor! I have also been experimenting with different recipes lately, and I decided to try making a pistachio chicken. I created a simple marinade for the chicken. Paired […] More
Shepherd’s pie is a favorite meal in my house. While the classic recipe is delicious, I decided to change things up a bit recently. Instead of mashed potatoes, I used sweet potatoes for the top layer. The mix of sweet with savory was absolutely delicious! Ingredients 2 pounds of sweet potatoes 1/2 cup of sour […] More
As a mom of four who has been experimenting with different recipes lately, I am a fan of easy to make meals that do not require a lot of prep time. Chicken is always hit with my oldest three kiddos. I recently made a sheet pan meal with chicken, carrots, and Brussels sprouts that had […] More
To save money and explore new foods, I have been cooking at home a lot more recently. While I have a lot of go-to recipes that my family loves, I have also been looking for new recipes to try. I recently made a delicious and nutritious casserole with healthy sweet potatoes, tomatoes, black beans, and […] More
I have been cooking at home for my family more in recent weeks. However, we are getting tired of the same old recipes, so I have been experimenting with new flavors. I had some pork on hand a few days ago, and I made a delicious creamy paprika pork that my family loved. Ingredients 1 […] More
Are you looking for books to share with your 5-year-old? I began compiling this list of books when my children were 8, 5, and 2. We are a homeschooling family, and I put a lot of emphasis on reading. In addition to more formal reading lessons, my oldest also must read 2.5 hours on her […] More
When I began homeschooling my oldest daughter in the fall of 2014, I was a mama of one with my second on the way. Since then, my family has grown to four children. My oldest two have so far finished preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. My son will finish second grade this fall. My oldest […] More
