Far From Normal

Parenting, Homeschooling & Life Lived Happily Outside the box

Protein Packed Vegetarian Fried Rice

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So… my husband used to have quite the aversion to lentils. It’s kind of my mom’s fault. She made this very peculiar dish that was kind of like a Shepard’s pie that involved lentils and way too much soy sauce. I’m not sure what went awry that night, but it wasn’t good It was kind […]

Great Grandma’s Brown Sugar Cookies

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Make sure you can find this later   now!!    Remember last week when I talked about the treasure that is my Grandma’s recipe box? Well today my friends I am here to delight you with a simple, delicious cookie recipe that is out of that very box. Don’t let the plain look of these […]

“Oops I Dropped My Pencil” and Other Distractions

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  Homeschool parents have an interesting perspective on their children. We’re with them 24/7 for the most part. We see behaviors and weird things they do that we might not see if they were in school. Sometimes these things are adorable, and sweet and endearing. Other times they are pull your hair out irritating. Sometimes […]

Tips for Taking Kids to an Art Museum

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Remember last week when I talked about teaching kids to be good critics? Well now I’m going to tell you how that lesson paid off and share some tips for taking a big bunch of kids (or just one or two) to an Art Museum. Some of the kids in our group were really excited to […]

Burt’s Bees Copy-Cat Lip Balm

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Make sure you can find this later   now!!    So, I’ve mentioned my super awesome friend Holly several times on this blog. She’s the kind of friend who brings you family dinner when you’ve had surgery, who will can 4 million ears of corn with you, who you can discuss gardening and raising chickens […]

Altoid Tin First Aid Kit

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Make sure you can find this later   now!!  My 12 Days of Handmade Christmas was temporarily interrupted by the plague. It descended upon my house and despite my best efforts to avoid it and prayers that I had super momma immunity it got me… So I’m  a little behind and just getting my next […]

Altoid Tin Doodle Kit

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Make sure you can find this later   now!!  Today’s gift is a fun little stocking stuffer for the kiddos on your list. Perfect for long car rides, waiting in restaurants, to keep quiet in church… anytime they need a distraction. I’ve included crayons and little pieces of paper to go with them. Also a […]

Up-Cycled Sweater Stockings- 12 Days of Handmade Christmas

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These up-cycled sweater stockings are a great way to reuse a sweater and make into a beautiful decoration or gift!!     “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” I love stockings, and what better to give as a gift then a beautiful stocking, […]

My Experience With Umbilical Hernia Surgery

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I thought a lot about whether to write this post. I mean would any of my regular readers want to hear about what recovery from hernia surgery is like? Who knows?? But when I got online before my surgery to find out what the surgery and recovery would be like all I could fine was […]

Healthy & Delicious Creamy Greek Yogurt Alfredo Sauce

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  Do you love creamy delicious Alfredo sauce but want a healthier version? This Greek yogurt Alfredo sauce has all the flavor without the calories! You can have a healthy Alfredo sauce without sacrificing the great taste!  Who doesn’t love creamy, cheesy Alfredo sauce? Anyone watching their weight, that’s who! My go to has always […]

Welcome to My World

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Welcome!! Glad to have you here, sit down, have a cup of coffee, let’s get to know each other!        I’m Krista, I’ll start there. I live in a small town, in a big house, and my life is full of…well LIFE! I have a wonderful husband, who is anything but boring (we’ll […]