Some decisions in life require you to break out the ol’ “Pro’s and Con’s List.” Should I take the new job or not? Should we go organic? Should I introduce the kids to Barney?? Sometimes, the pro’s and con’s of a decision are so neck-and-neck that a little nudge is all you need. Allow me […] Read more…
Homeschooling Activities for Preschoolers: Funny Letters
When it comes to learning, a child thrives if the activity is fun. It doesn’t matter so much what the subject is, if the method involves having a good time, their little brains soak it right up! So I do believe that as homeschooling parents, it is our responsibility to create as fun and engaging […] Read more…
Top 5 Ways to Save Money Around the House
“Show me, O Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life. You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Each man’s life is but a breath.” Psalm 39:4-5 Make money, save money, and live as […] Read more…
Vegetable Gardening According to the Moon
There are some things that you just have to see to believe. I imagine the man pulling a car by his nostrils is one of them. Or perhaps a 3-year-old piano prodigy. But if you witness something first hand, then you do know that it’s possible. Despite my own unbelief and skepticism at first, I […] Read more…
What to do With Old Window Frames?
There they were, just sitting on the side of the road, deemed worthless by someone else. But “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” right?? And you better believe that I definitely consider eight antique window frames to be treasure!! You heard me right… someone had tossed out (like yesterday’s old cornbread!!) EIGHT beautiful, antique […] Read more…
How to Make a Rainbow Balloon Wreath for a New Baby
The gift of children changes a person forever. Your life is no longer your own, your heart learns to love to the point of bursting, and “servant” becomes your middle name. 🙂 I have two children at the moment. My two boys, Rudy and Mark, are 3 ½ and 1 ½. But in about seven […] Read more…
Homeschooling Activities for Preschoolers: Copy the Castle
I have recently committed myself to embarking on a terrifying, but exciting journey. A journey that preys on my insecurities, yet promises to bring forth wonderful results if planned well. My journey?….homeschooling. 🙂 I won’t go into all the reasons that my husband and I have chosen to become a homeschooling family. (I’ll save that […] Read more…
How to Make a Compost Bin in Your Backyard that You Don’t Have to be Ashamed of
I love my little neighborhood so much. It’s nothing fancy… charming brick homes built in the 1940’s and lots of trees. In fact they’re old enough that we have had to call for hazardous tree removal services to come and help. Make sure to get help only from a licensed arborist. Thankfully, the tree removal company […] Read more…