Do you find yourself often yelling at your kids? Do you want to be a calmer mom and tame the yelling? It can be hard to break our habits as parents but when you can stop yelling and find better ways to communicate it can improve your relationship with your kids and lower your stress […]
Personalized Kid’s Flashlights
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PowerYourSummer #CollectiveBias School is out and summer fun is in full swing! There is nothing like lazy summer days, long nights around campfires, chasing lightning bugs, setting up lemonade stands, going swimming… the list goes on and on! […]
Drama is a Drug… Are You Addicted?
We find ourselves surrounded by drama all the time. Turn on the TV, the Dr.’s on Grey’s Anatomy are dealing with bullet wounds, love triangles, and inoperable brain tumors. Watch the news and it is full of terrible things, kidnappings, shootings, political unrest. Turn to social media and you’ll find people arguing over absolutely everything, […]
Meditation Apps You’ll Love
Meditation is an amazing tool for bringing more mindfulness and peace into your life. Just learning to quiet your mind for a few minutes at a time can reduce your stress, calm anxieties, and help you feel happy and relaxed! These meditation apps are perfect to help you get started! If you’re anything like […]
Vegetarian “Chicken” Caesar Pasta Salad
This vegetarian chicken Caesar pasta salad is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Hearty enough for any meat eater but totally meatless!! One of my hubby’s favorite things is Ceasar salad. He orders it every time we go to a restaurant for dinner and loves to have it at home. Often, before we stopped […]
7 Big Misconceptions About Homeschoolers
This year marks my 10th year as a homeschool mom. Over the years I’ve realized that there are a lot of stereotypes and preconceived notions and misconceptions about homeschoolers! I for one have never been offended by stereotypes… they exist, sometimes are correct, and if you don’t take them personally it’s not a problem I […]
Teaching Kids to be Good Critics
If you are taking a group of kids to an art museum, concert, opera or other cultural experience it’s a great idea to teach them how to view things critically. Here is a great activity for teaching kids to be good critics! As you know I’m the art teacher for our homeschool co-op. Over this […]
Could Homeschooling Improve Your Child’s Behavior??
I have heard a lot of people say that they could never homeschool because they would butt heads with their child, or that their child would never behave well enough for them. Well what if I told you that maybe homeschooling is just the fix for that problem? Maybe a lot of their bad behavior […]
DIY Outdoor Solar Chandelier (an easy up-cycle project!)
Are you looking for a great way to add light and dress up your outdoor living space? Up-cycle an old light into an awesome outdoor solar chandelier! With just a little paint, solar lights and some creativity you can have a great new addition to your patio or deck! A couple of months ago […]
Easy & Delicious Vegetarian “Sausage” Gravy
If you’re looking for an easy, delicious, comfort food that’s also meat-free look no further than this vegetarian sausage gravy! It is so easy to make and tastes amazing over biscuits! As a vegetarian, I often get asked, “What do you eat???” And that question is often followed by “Don’t you miss (fill in the […]
Plan a Great Family Vacation to Lake Erie
Are you looking for a great place for an awesome vacation? Lake Erie’s Shores and Islands are full of family fun from roller coasters, to beaches, to ziplining! Here’s how to plan a great family vacation to Lake Erie! When we moved to Ohio 15 years ago my step-Dad was excited to include us in […]
To the Mom Who Wants to Find Herself Again
This funny thing happens when you become a mother. Who you are gets transformed, and suddenly things that once mattered don’t anymore. You become focused on other, little people who need you and who you love more than you ever thought possible. But sometimes, in the midst of that transformation you lose yourself, and as […]
My Chalk Paint Dining Room Table Makeover
If you’re looking for an easy way to give your furniture a facelift try chalk paint! It is quick and easy to use with amazing results! Take a look at my chalk paint dining room table makeover! When we moved into our house about 3 years ago a friend of ours asked if […]
Yes! You CAN Afford to Homeschool! Here’s How!
I frequently have friends ask me all kinds of questions about homeschooling. There are so many questions parents have when starting out. One of the biggest is how can you afford to homeschool? Isn’t it expensive, what if I still have to work? Well, there are a lot of ways to make homeschooling affordable for […]
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