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Far From Normal

Parenting, Homeschooling & Life Lived Happily Outside the box

Caprese Grilled Zucchini

August 4, 2015 by Krista 1 Comment

My dear hubby hates zucchini. Hates it. He believes that people feel obligated to plant it just because they have a garden, but that nobody actually likes it. Sometimes his take on things is a bit wacky, actually a lot of times his take on things is a lot wacky. He’s a big weirdo. Because […]

Filed Under: Food, Uncategorized, Vegetarian

10 Reasons Why You Should Homeschool

July 31, 2015 by Krista 13 Comments

It’s that time of year again, the stores are filling with back to school supplies and families are gearing up for another year of learning.   Some parents are tossing around an idea in their head.   One that makes them a little scared, a little excited, and full of questions…   Maybe I’ll homeschool […]

Filed Under: Homeschool, Uncategorized

How to Make a Clip On Pocket

July 23, 2015 by Krista 4 Comments

My two youngest boys choose their clothing based on the availability of pockets. They need  a place for their stuff. Their weird stuff… like rocks, candy wrappers, small toys… and the more practical stuff like phones. If they don’t have pockets, they’ll sink to the bottom of the clothes pile only to be worn when […]

Filed Under: Crafty Stuff, DIY & Crafts

High Protein Grab & Go Snacks

June 25, 2015 by Krista 4 Comments

I now have two teenage boys in my house…. Two very active teenage boys, and while one is just entering teenager-hood his appetite is gearing up for full-fledged teenage locust mode. The older one… he’s hungry… always. Right now he is in the middle of  Summer swim season and so the hunger is even higher. […]

Filed Under: Food, Snacks, Uncategorized

DIY Citrus Powered Scouring Scrub

June 18, 2015 by Krista 8 Comments

I have a confession to make. I hate scrubbing the bath tub… That’s not really the confession, it’s just the excuse I use to let it get kind of grody before I scrub it. With five people (four of them male) using one bath tub it happens pretty quickly… and I let it go… until […]

Filed Under: DIY & Crafts, DIY Cleaners, Natural Cleaners, Natural Living, Uncategorized

Easy as Cherry Pie Bars (copy cat Larabars)

June 9, 2015 by Krista

[convertkit form=4856485] I have a sweet tooth the size of Texas…or maybe North America…its big. Because I have very little will power, I try and find alternatives to satisfy it besides chocolate, cookies, brownies… all those yummy sweet things. Enter these bars. They are delicious, just sweet enough, chewy, and perfect satisfy  a sweet craving. If […]

Filed Under: Food, Healthy Treats

Would You Give Your Daughter Cigarettes? (Why Tanning Should be Off Limits)

May 31, 2015 by Krista 13 Comments

Last week I had surgery to remove a small spot of skin cancer from my upper lip. Now I’m the kind of person who likes to understand any kind of ailment I’m facing, I like to know treatments, understand how they work, learn about causes,  outcomes, side effects…. everything I can. So when I got […]

Filed Under: Life Lessons, Parenting, Practical Advice

Easy No-Sew Tooth Holder {For the Tooth Fairy}

May 29, 2015 by Krista 6 Comments

Never miss another Recipe or Post! Get them delivered to your inbox!   My littlest boy lost his first tooth. He’s almost 7 1/2 so I was starting to wonder when they would start coming out! I had this funny little tooth fairy pillow when I was little that had a little pocket where you […]

Filed Under: DIY & Crafts, Kid's Crafts, Uncategorized

Homemade Graham Crackers

May 23, 2015 by Krista 7 Comments

Summer is knocking on our door my friends! Warm weather, cook-outs, camp fires…. S’mores Ohhhh yes S’mores quite possibly the best Summer treat ever. And do you know what makes them even better? Homemade graham crackers! Put these on your “worth making from scratch” list because boy are they good… so much better than the […]

Filed Under: Food, Snacks, Uncategorized

Having Surgery? Plan Ahead For a Smooth Recovery

May 21, 2015 by Krista 6 Comments

We all know that Moms aren’t allowed to get sick. But sometimes they do. And sometimes they must have surgery. Or then have to take care of a child, husband or friend who has had surgery. Let’s face it any type of medical procedure is no fun, but a little planning ahead can help your […]

Filed Under: Life Lessons, Practical Advice

I’m Too Young To Get Skin Cancer…Right?

May 13, 2015 by Krista 12 Comments

I have this weird history of ailments that are not typical for my age, sex, ethnicity etc… For example, I have sleep apnea, most common in african american men over the age of 50…. I had a random bout of shingles when I was 27… shingles…usually found on folks over 60. So I’ve never ruled […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Life Lessons, Practical Advice, Uncategorized

DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Beads (made from an up-cycled terracotta pot)

May 7, 2015 by Krista 10 Comments

  When I was little I used to make all kinds of stuff out of polymer clay. I had this huge doll house and I made things like dishes, food, even a complete thanksgiving dinner. I loved it. As I got older I started experimenting with beads and jewelry, even things like drawer pulls and […]

Filed Under: Crafty Stuff, DIY & Crafts, Uncategorized

5 Tips For Teaching Your Teen to Drive

April 27, 2015 by Krista 10 Comments

Anthony is now 17.  He got his learners permit when he was 15 1/2 but between his busy schedule and there only being one drivers ed place here in our small town the quest to get a license was somewhat side tracked…. Which honestly was quite fine with me. He didn’t really care either two […]

Filed Under: Life Lessons, Parenting, Practical Advice, Uncategorized

Why I’m Honest With My Kids About Addiction (and why I think you should be too)

April 23, 2015 by Krista 28 Comments

  “Don’t worry…. my Grandpa used to smoke crack.” I’m guessing those aren’t words that have been uttered in most households… But in mine, as a response to a friend explaining their father’s battle with alcohol, it seems perfectly normal. Because it’s a fact that my children know. Something I’ve discussed with them, and something […]

Filed Under: Life Lessons, Uncategorized

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